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I Am Dreaming of Magical Christmas

By Mary Yonkers

Education & Training with Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

December 11, 2015 07:27 AM

One of my favorite songs growing up was, 'I am Dreaming of a White Christmas' by Bing Crosby.

Living in northwestern Pennsylvania we often have a white Christmas. As kids our favorite holiday excursion was through the woods to find the perfect tree on my grandparents farm.

Tree at Peak

This year may be an exception due to the effect of El Nino's warmer than normal temperatures in northeast so I am dreaming of a Magical Christmas instead.

Enjoy a few photos of Christmas past & present.

Christmas at the Yonkers

Christmas at the Yonkers, 2014

Tree Curtze-Watson Mansion

Tree at Curtze-Watson Mansion, now the Hagen History Center

Toyland

Toyland at Peek 'n Peak Resort, NY

Sleigh

Up on the roof top

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Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

A magical Christmas is the best kind, Mary. I love your Christmas tree.

Dec 11, 2015 09:38 AM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Rob Thomas Let's hope that Lake has a white Christmas, the first of more to come as he grows up

Dec 11, 2015 10:47 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Despite the warm weather I am enjoying the decorating process. Love your pallet tree, Pat Starnes

Dec 11, 2015 10:55 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Myrl Jeffcoat Yes, this is a busy time of year and decorating, shopping, etc. are hard to fit into our schedules. Keep it simple and enjoy.

Dec 11, 2015 11:02 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Beth Atalay since you haven't seen snow in long time you can enjoy mine when it arrives and I will enjoy your sun shine.

Dec 11, 2015 11:04 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Mary- I have never seen a White Christmas. When we lived in Northern VA, I kept hoping for one.

Dec 11, 2015 11:04 AM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Thanks, Lottie Kendall Our tree is tall and slender but displays our decorations purchased on various trips. Good memories

Dec 11, 2015 11:11 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Kathy Streib This year may be another year without a white Christmas up north due to El Niño. Enjoy your sun & warm weather

Dec 11, 2015 11:14 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Mary, I love a white Christmas, and usually have them here in WestVirginia as well.

Dec 11, 2015 11:52 AM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® Here's hoping for a white Christmas this year as well. Thanks for stopping here, too

Dec 11, 2015 12:01 PM

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Mary - It's important to know and understand that home purchases and sales do not stop during the holidays. People still have situations where they want to get their home sold, or need to buy a home.

Dec 11, 2015 12:23 PM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Mary Yonkers great pictures.

And living in Northeast - Boston area - I have seen many white Christmas. Will it be different this time? I hope so....

Dec 11, 2015 03:42 PM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

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Wish you have a nice class and happy holidays. A storm with rain is heading this way finally. It will translate to snow up in Sierra and our life line of precious water when melted.

Sam Shueh

SF South Bay, CA

Dec 12, 2015 02:31 PM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Mary love the concept of a Magical Christmas more so than a White Christmas... having lived in CT, NY & MA on the east coast.... I just want to see pictures of a white Christmas but prefer enjoying a magical Christmas:))Endre

Dec 13, 2015 12:59 PM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Mary - some people never see white so I think your greeting is appropriate for the entire country. Let's have a magical Christmas.

Dec 13, 2015 08:26 PM

Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Mary...thank you for sharing your pictures. I do enjoy them. I hope you get the white Christmas you want, but not too much of it. LOL. Thank you for taking the time to share your pictures and for entering the contest.

Dec 14, 2015 08:26 AM