CHRISTMAS AT SILVERADO

Another photoshoot at Silverado Senior Living Center on Saturday. Again, no family or residents photos posted here.

The families gathered for their Christmas dinner. Grandchildren, Children, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, Volunteers and Staff. A bevy of activity and lots and lots of love. The staff is so compassionate and gentle - very gratifying to witness. Everyone seemed to have fun. Santa arrived to entertain the children (young and old) and hand out gifts..... Residents sang along with piano music. Good food. Lots of energy. Christmas decorations everywhere. They really make it feel like home at this place.

Thanks to Jeff, Jackie, Pam, Sharon and Teresa fellow photogs for coming on board with the entire event. Nice to share this with all of you. With much thought, I realize two very important things:

• I realize that doing an event like this, well, it just changes you.
• Since this is MY BLOG, I don't have to be politically correct. I get to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone.

This little girl was the cuuuuuuuuuutest in her little santa outfit. She was smitten with the two resident doggies, feeding them was great fun for her

The hands of time

Rusty, resident doggie

One of the several christmas trees

Ruby and Rusty were a little ticked off having to wear the 'ribbons' around their necks. I assured them I didn't do it.....

One of the many birds at Silverado ..... lots of birds ...... and they have fish and bunnies too.

decorations all over the place - very festive and home like

... Lest we forget ...

My hats off to all of volunteers and staff that made the day a memorable event

P.S. Happy birthday to my daughter in law momma-to-be Hollye, can't wait to see you guys at Christmas