December 21, 2015
Christmas 2015 and More
This festive setting was just waiting outside the movie theatre for everyone to enjoy. The two chairs made it a perfect photo op. No Santa = no charge.
We took advantage of it for the cheesiest Christmas picture ever.
Now for another evidence of the cheerful Christmas season:
These scary looking snowmen are on a cake at Costco. I think the eyebrows make them look a little angry. The stick arms are also a little Halloweenish.
NOT CHRISTMAS - Since Christmas is a regular work and school day in Korea, I will post some non-Christmas pictures. These are pictures of:
BEAUTIFUL THINGS
We visited a nearby Botanical Garden. The autumn leaves are on the ground for the most part, but the wintry landscape was still and serene, cold and quiet.
Granite boulders made stepping stones and waterfalls.
The highlight of this garden seemed to be these perfectly trimmed trees.
As the afternoon gets darker, the trees start to look like goblins, elves, or creatures from another planet
The slabs of granite and the cleverly shaped trees combine to make nature's art all around us. We saw not one piece of trash, and not one other person (except one diligent tree-trimmer).
View from the Mission Home at night:
Unusual Cloud Pattern - Stunning!
View from the Mission Home in the daytime:
Japanese Elm Tree in bright autumn colors
Back to: CHRISTMAS
I am so thankful for Charles Dickens. If I'm feeling greedy or grouchy, I don't want to be a "Scrooge". When I am happy, I think of Tiny Tim saying, "God bless us everyone!" I am also thankful for Charles Schultz and all the Peanuts characters. Linus tells everyone, "That's what Christmas is all about!"
and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS from Busan, South Korea!!
Merry Botanical Christmas...looks lovely compared to the Costco or mall parking lots-which are over-flowing. I am liking Amazon more and more. I kinda like Santa "hiding" behind the tree, maybe no one will see he is really Santa!
ReplyDeleteAnd STAR WARS-The force is with you! I bet you did not listen and just read the subtitles! HA!
The best Christmas picture yet...tho' not much Korean going on there!
Merry! Merry! Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas!!! You two are adorable--I'm glad there are a few signs of the holiday, even if it is angry snowmen :). Love you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Merry Christmas!! You both are so beautiful and truly a light to all of the Koreans. The botanical gardens photos are gorgeous, really breathtaking. The circle trees look like they are from a Dr Seuss book. Korean subtitled Star Wars looks epic! Star Wars is huge here. Classic frosting designer at Costco...kids got a laugh out of that. Keep spreading Christmas cheer to all with your love & smiles. Angels watching over you. Lots of love and prayers your way. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteMom, you are so funny! I love reading these!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Loved talking to you on Christmas.
ReplyDeleteNote: we also thought the trees looked like they were from Dr. Seuss... :)
Dearest Brenda, Happy Birthday! You are such a great example of how to live a great life! Sending love and good wishes to you (and Bryan)!
ReplyDeleteLove, Naomi
Oh darn, I just looked at my post and realized you are a day ahead and I missed it! Well, I'm on time here so I'll celebrate for you!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to see the background of your Christmas picture that is hanging on our wall. The impressionist paintings really make you feel the Christmas spirit. And now I can see that I have been drawing my snowmen all wrong. Angry eyebrows look great.
ReplyDeleteBut onto more seriousness, those trimmed bushes are incredible!!!