Monday, December 17, 2012

Merry Christmas

(click to enlarge for a sharper view)
The holidays are upon us and time is precious to spend with family and friends and so it is time for me to take a blogging break from this wonderful world of blogland and the beautiful community spirit we find here. I will be visiting and commenting on your blogs for a few more days but this will be my last post until after New Year's. I want to take this time to thank all of you who come by and visit and take the time to leave your lovely comments. No matter your faith or how you celebrate I wish each and every one of you a blessed and joyous celebration!
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
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53 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleyDecember 17, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Merry Christmas my friend!
    The male cardinal was made for Christmas wasn't he? Gorgeous shot!

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  2. TexWisGirlDecember 17, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    thank you, carletta. enjoy it all.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsDecember 17, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    enjoy your Christmas. have fun with family & friends. big hugs. see you in the New Year of 2013. ( :

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  4. GeorgeDecember 17, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    This is a beautiful Christmas card. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

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  5. DawnTreaderDecember 17, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Cute! Merry Christmas to you too.

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Thank you Carletta! And the same to you too. Give those darling babies an extra hug this week.

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  7. Craver ViiDecember 17, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Incredibly sharp detail!

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  8. Our Neck of the WoodsDecember 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    What a beauty! Cardinals are my favorite :)

    Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy your holiday season :)

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  9. RedDecember 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Thanks and have a great Christmas. Cardinals make for a super Christmas image.

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  10. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Hi Carletta, Great picture of the Cardinal. I posted one similar today...

    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  11. MildredDecember 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Great capture!
    Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.

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    Merry Christmas****

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  12. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Love Cardinals & he's a beauty!

    Have a Merry Christmas, be safe & God bless! =)

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  13. imacDecember 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Wonderful Photo - Have a happy family Festive time my friend.
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    What a lovely way to wish us a happy holiday. I wish your the same, Carletta.

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  15. ❀~Myrna~❀December 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful Pic!
    Merry Christmas!

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  16. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 18, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    The cardinal makes for a lovely Christmas card!
    Wishing you and your family a Wonderful Christmas and a Joyous New Year!

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  17. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 18, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Beautiful photo for this special time of year! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! xx

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  18. GattinaDecember 18, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Merry Christmas to you too !

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  19. PatDecember 18, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Love the photo! have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!

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  20. judi/GmjDecember 18, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Blessings and Joy backatcha!
    Did you get your package yet??

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  21. UnknownDecember 18, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful shot! and Merry Christmas to you!

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  22. UnknownDecember 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    They always look like Christmas to me!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  23. Findlay WildeDecember 18, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    It would be nice to see one of these birds in the future.From Findlay

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  24. mickDecember 18, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Have a lovely Christmas - and that bird is perfectly colored for a Christmas decoration.

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  25. theconstantwalkerDecember 18, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Merry Christmas Carletta I hope you have a "good un" X
    Your image is fantastic.

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  26. DianneDecember 18, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    have a wonderful Christmas
    love the little bird

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  27. JunieRose2005December 18, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Love the beautiful Cardinal!
    He makes a perfect Christmas greeting!

    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

    Hugs)) Junie

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  28. Wally JonesDecember 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Thank you for sharing your Holiday Bird! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

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  29. Vores haveDecember 19, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Beautiful picture you show.
    Hanne Bente

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  30. eileeninmdDecember 19, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Pretty Cardinal! Carletta, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  31. Stewart MDecember 19, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    That is a very festive uniform!

    Have a great week.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  32. i stora dragDecember 19, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    The perfect bird for a Christmas card, Carletta! :)
    Thanks for your comment and have a splendid time with family now until next year! Hugs Pia

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  33. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Merry Christmas. Carletta!

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  34. EG CameraGirlDecember 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Merry Christmas, Carletta!

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  35. RoseDecember 20, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Carletta, I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and get to see your grandbabies during this time.

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  36. NealDecember 21, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!! Hope you have great holidays with lots of good food and great visits with your family.

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  37. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 21, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Very pretty! Have a Merry Christmas!

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  38. JoriDecember 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Oh my goodness! You've captured what I have been trying to get. I MUST get a bird feeder! Merry Christmas Carletta!

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  39. Vores haveDecember 22, 2012 at 2:13 AM


    Just inside and to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
    Christmas Greetings Hanne Bente

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  40. FayeDecember 22, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Love the way so many cardinals are around at this time of the year to provide us with flashes of red.

    Returning your holdiday greetings and wishes, Carletta. And looking forward to more virtual "chats" in 2013.

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  41. SmalltowngigglesDecember 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    We have about 6 pr of cardinals at our feeder all day long. They sure can eat a lot of sunflower seeds. But nothing is so beautiful as seeing a flock of cardinals with snow for a background. Really makes them look red.
    Have a Merry Christmas.

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  42. A Creative GraceDecember 23, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Oh, so beautiful! Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy 2013 :)

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  43. DeniseinVADecember 23, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    This is such a pretty card. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to you and your family Carletta.

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  44. Pranavam RavikumarDecember 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    "Dashing through the snow.. In a one horse ...." Let the bells jingle through out for bringing happiness and prosperity to all... Gud wishes and Cheers!!!

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  45. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Hoping you and yours have a wonderful day together to celebrate the meaning of Christmas ~ faith, family and friends.

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  46. diane bDecember 26, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    That is a super Christmas Card. We had a nice Christmas and I hope you did too.

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  47. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 26, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    does he fly away in Winter?

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  48. Louis la VacheDecember 27, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    «Louis» wishes you all the best for the New Year!

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  49. kayerjDecember 28, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    what a beautiful card. I hope you had a Merry Christmas

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  50. Louis la VacheDecember 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    «Louis» thanks you for your visit to San Francisco Bay Daily Photo and wishes you a splendid New Year!

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  51. AnonymousDecember 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Happy holidays!

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  52. A Colorful WorldJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Sorry you have been away but I sure understand! Hope you had a very blessed Christmas and that the New year brings God's best for you and yours!

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  53. RoseJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    this made a fabulous Christmas card!

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