Thursday was my birthday, and on Wednesday, LongSuffering Spouse arrived home with a big box full of packing, tissue paper and the like. "The weather is milder today so I could bring this safely home to you," he said. "It's a day early, but happy birthday!"
He chose this phalaenopsis because he knows I like white flowers, and also because it has a purple 'heart' of sorts. Awwwww...So along with being a green-flowered Christmas, it's now a White Christmas too...(and we actually do have a light dusting of snow outside, which is enough for me.
To all my readers near and far, to those travelling and those at home with loved ones, to my fellow garden bloggers, writers, gardeners and book lovers...a Happy Christmas to one and all. May you receive the desires of your heart this season, and may we all see peace on this earth of ours.
Thursday was my birthday, and on Wednesday, LongSuffering Spouse arrived home with a big box full of packing, tissue paper and the like. "The weather is milder today so I could bring this safely home to you," he said. "It's a day early, but happy birthday!"
He chose this phalaenopsis because he knows I like white flowers, and also because it has a purple 'heart' of sorts. Awwwww...So along with being a green-flowered Christmas, it's now a White Christmas too...(and we actually do have a light dusting of snow outside, which is enough for me.
To all my readers near and far, to those travelling and those at home with loved ones, to my fellow garden bloggers, writers, gardeners and book lovers...a Happy Christmas to one and all. May you receive the desires of your heart this season, and may we all see peace on this earth of ours. 
What a wonderful present! lucky you. Hope you had a wonderful birthday, and enjoy a terrific Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Jodi!
ReplyDeleteYour kitty has a twin in the Falls, even down to the orange around the mouth. Plus, my cat loves being cuddled upside down like in your photo. You must have a cuddler too.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy holiday!
Jodi I enjoy reading your blog, wishing you a Happy Christmas, Frances
ReplyDeleteGorgeous phals and lovely collage you have here. I'd like to wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday and a Merry Christmas to you too. Peace and Happiness always...
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful orchid!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely Christmas! And a late Happy Birthday to you, dear Jodi!
Beautiful flowers you have for Christmas ! Wish you a Merry Christmas !
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Beautiful orchid, I like them alot.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you and your family have a lovely Christmas.
Gunilla
Happy Holidays Jodi!
ReplyDeleteWell Happy Birthday Jodi girl! What a beautiful and thoughtful present.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours!
Hi Jody, I hope your Christmas was as magical and full of love as your birthday. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great year of blogging. Most enjoyable visiting here!
Best wishes for you at Christmas! What a pretty orchid.
ReplyDeleteTime for Double celebrations! Happy Birthday n Merry Christmas and also a very Happy New Year ahead...
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday, Jodi? My husband's was on Wed. Robbery at Christmastime. Love your new orchid and your collage of festive photos. Enjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday and happy new year as well
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! That is a beautiful orchird! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMerry Birthday! Even though it's belated. Mine was on the 18th. Christmas Birthdays are special.
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes Jodi and may you have a Happy New Year aswell. My 2nd child was due on Christmas Day - he waited till New Years Day to appear.
ReplyDeleteThat lovely orchid will most likely still be in flower on Valentine's Day.
Jodi, What a nice birthday present~A lovely long blooming orchid to keep you smiling as winter sets in. Happy belated birthday. I hope your Christmas was filled with love and celebration. Happy New Year~gail
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you, Jodi, in 2011!
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