Merry Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

The gifts are under the tree.
Stockings are stuffed & ready to be hung tonight.

We bought this little snow shovel for Ethan at the grocery store yesterday.
It looks like the chances are 100% we will have a white Christmas.
I admit it, I'm like a little kid when it comes to snow & especially if it snows on Christmas.

I believe we're going to have a wonderful Christmas!
Have yourself a merry little Christmas . . .

Long Time Ago in Bethlehem

We watched the Andy Williams Christmas show on PBS last night.  Andy sang a beautiful, moving song about the birth of Jesus.

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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2:6-12

Wishing you a Sunday filled with hope, peace & love . . . 

I'm Dreaming

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas . . . 

just like the ones I used to know.

This is the snowfall from Christmas 2009.

The weatherman keeps teasing us with the ever changing forecast. The newest prediction says 70% chance.

I don't want a blizzard, just an inch or two would be nice.

Time will tell . . .

In the mean time I'll keep wrapping gifts . . .

Welcome Winter

Happy first day of winter!

This is my sister, Sue's house yesterday.

She lives in Missouri.

I'm so jealous she got snow.

“Winter is the time for comfort,

 for good food and warmth, 

for the touch of a friendly hand and 

for a talk beside the fire: 

it is the time for home.” 

~ Edith Sitwell

Be Warm

This was the picture on my Mary Englebreit calendar Tuesday.

Perfect for today because it's VERY windy & cold.

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I lit my Mother's kerosene lantern to add a little warmth to the kitchen table.

The weatherman keeps going back & forth with the forecast for next week.

We may get snow sometime around Christmas.

I would love it if we had a white Christmas, or even the day after.

I haven't wrapped one gift.  Time to get busy!

Be warm, friends . . . 

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Christmas Trees Past & Present

I'm joining Vee for her 'Note Card Party'.

Christmas Trees

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red, white & blue 

2008

Nativity

2008

first tree

2009

posing by the tree

2012

Thanks for hosting the party Vee!

Away In A Manger

The first Christmas song I learned in Sunday school many years ago . . . 

One week more week!

Are you ready or are you way behind like me?

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Sunday Snapshots

We enjoyed the wonderfully warm weather on Sunday.

The grandkids enjoyed playing in our front yard.

We even played outside after dark.

Emma loved exploring all the Christmas decorations inside the house.

Yes, we had a wonderful day!

Oh Holy Night

I love so many Christmas songs, but this one is my favorite.

I have sweet memories of hearing my Mother sing "Oh Holy Night" in church many times.

I hope you enjoy hearing the Celtic Woman singing this beautiful song.

Wishing you a blessed Sunday . . .

My Wish

This song seems appropriate for today . . .

Chalk It Up

Chalk board decor is all the rage.

There are lots of ideas on Pinterest for chalkboard messages & printables.

Here is the newest idea I pinned.

Dollar Tree Tray DIY

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I did a chalkboard project similar to this one a few months ago with a garage sale find.

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Several years ago I bought a vinyl wall repositional chalkboard at TJMax.

I use liquid chalk markers to write messages because regular chalk does work on the vinyl surface.

Yesterday, I recreated this Christmas message from Pinterest.

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Counting down the days to Christmas!

Have a fabulous Friday!

Music Room Christmas Bling

I couldn't resist adding some Christmas bling to the wall collection in the music room.

Thanks so much for visiting today!

I hope you're enjoying the Christmas season!

12 more days . . .

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