belle and the christmas tree!

Here she is, looking at the Christmas tree before its lights are lit.

"How can you tell she sees it? Her back is to the rotunda at the Telfair."

She's looking into the mirror, remember? 

"Oh, yes, that's right."

I had a very nice chat with one of the staff about "Belle of 1810" when I asked about the other Walter MacEwen painting that had hung on another wall. She told me Belle is going to travel this summer!

"Oh, I do hope it will be after my birthday!"

Me, too. Or, if not, maybe somewhere I can travel to visit her. My birthday won't be the same without a visit to her.

"I hear you! What a lot of silver and gold on that tree!"

Yes, Yukon Cornelius would love it, right? I'm sure that style of decorating is in keeping with the century-plus age of the museum.

"Wow! With the tree all lit up, those huge glittery balls just meld into the background!"

Yes, they did. So very shiny, but also regal.

"Regal... yes, that's a good word for it. And I see that Belle has more company now."

She does, and it was a bit tricky to get a pose of her with the tree. Everyone wanted their photo taken with the tree! I'm sure Axelle and Jordan did, too, but I didn't stay long after the lighting.

"You mean you missed the reception?"

I did. Axelle asked if I would be at the Cinema Savannah film tomorrow and I told her I had to decline. Friday is to be mercilessly cold, with 20's in the morning. I simply cannot be out in that, as I found out last night, when I was walking back to my car.

"Yes, I noticed the heart having bit of trouble with breathing in that near-freezing air. And the sinuses were bloody this morning. However, you still came home with treats, I see."

I did! They had treats for the kids, as well as ornament-making crafts. I made sure to grab a jingle-bell necklace for me and wore it the whole time I was there!

"Are those peppermint Tootsie Pops???"

They are, and they are delicious! I don't usually go for suckers, but those have me hooked. I'll have to see if I can find them.

"Well, I'm glad you had a good time! And even ran into friends!"

I am, too! What a lovely night!