It was a wonderful Christmas……Worshiping with friends on Christmas Eve New flannel pj’s to wear on Christmas Eve Light hearts, silliness, and laughter Soft stuffed puppy dogs New Legos And the much desired ipod!
We’re out of the Christian music loop here in New England, but we recently got wireless in the house, and the kids and I have enjoyed listening to KSBJ out of Houston, TX on our computer this season while doing schoolwork. They’ve been playing Christmas music since Thanksgiving. One song in particular has stayed with… Read More Christmas: Strange and Foolish
Kayla had her 3rd annual Christmas tea party last Saturday. She invited 7 girls over for the occasion. There was cookie decorating – both sugar cookie cutouts and gingerbread men. I always plan several activities, but every year we hardly get to all of them, because the girls are so meticulous about the craft or… Read More Time for Tea
I know….it’s only supposed to be 12 things, but I have to add… 13. Aside from church on Christmas Eve for a candlelight service, my next favorite place to go at Christmastime (or any time for that matter) is….. Starbucks! What is it about that place that charms me so? The warm wall colors, hard… Read More #13 Random Fact
…not concerning the historical holiday, but surrounding my own thoughts and experiences, since I was tagged by Megan at Sorta Crunchy for this “Christmas Hoopla”. OK, I’m not so good at quick random thoughts and avoid this type of exercise usually, but here goes…. 1. I used to think the words were, “Rudolph the red-nosed… Read More 12 Random Christmas Facts….
It was the straw, or should I say the pine needles that broke the Mama’s back this week. I knew our tree was seeming a bit dry to the touch, and needles seemed to be dropping prematurely. But on Tuesday just the vibrations from walking in the house were bringing them down in what sounded… Read More Tree Tradition: Take Two
And the ransomed of the LORD will return And come with joyful shouting to Zion, With everlasting joy upon their heads They will find gladness and joy, And sorrow and sighing will flee away.Isaiah 35:10 It is always a great joy to spend one Sunday during Advent with a baptism service! Here is Cindy leading… Read More Second Sunday in Advent
We’ve made attempts at celebrating Advent for many years – desiring to emphasize the “coming” of Christ into the world (the word “advent” comes from the Latin adventus which means coming or arrival. Thank you Latina Christiana!), to experience the anticipation and longing for Him in our hearts. Most years we don’t accomplish our lofty… Read More First Sunday in Advent
This is just a sampling of what I find in my mailbox each day- catalogues and more catalogues.They’re turning me into a Scrooge. We’ll be striving to avoid this cultural phenomenon of materialism/consumerism with some special Advent activities starting Sunday. I’m excited to focus on the true meaning of the holiday – the coming of… Read More Bah Humbug
All the ingredients for a perfect Thanksgiving….. Reading Scripture….Thanking the Lord for His blessings and gifts Good cooks in the kitchen Old married people Young single people Babies Lots of pies and football watching! Hope you all had a great holiday weekend!