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December Twenty-Fourth

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Luke 2:7

And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes.

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December Twenty-Third

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Okay, so I have a pillow-pet.  Anyway, I've been cuddling with it this evening.  You see, if I was to take a picture that best described my day, you wouldn't want to see it.  It would have been a tissue box and a pile of used tissues.  Nas.Ty.  So, if you haven't put 2 and 2 together, I'm a little under the weather.  I'm fighting a nasty cold and I'm none too pleased about it.

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Twas the night before Christmas eve and all through the house, was a big giant mess made by two giant mouse(s).  And I in my pjs with a pile of tissues had just settled down for a good nights nap.  When what to my wondering eye should appear, but a pile of gifts that need to be wrapped and a plate of cookies (made by Nestle).  I sprang from the couch to get after the wrapping or rather the milk that spilt, oh wait, the dog licked it up...  Twas the night before Christmas eve and no Christmas to be found.  I guess there is always tomorrow, the day before Christmas.  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Sorry for the very poor rendition of "Twas the night before Christmas."  Twas the best I could do, given the circumstances.

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December Twenty-Second

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I had a visitor today.  He hung out at the feeder for quite awhile.  I never grow tired of watching the birds.  Should I be worried?  I hope that doesn't mean I'm getting old.  Hmmm.

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December Nineteenth

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A very kind lady (someone I don't even know) gave me this today.  I had made mention that I wanted to get one.  Well, after leaving the store, several minutes later she returned and gave me hers.   Her kindness spoke volumes to me.  These tags are no longer available so she gave me hers.  Such a sweet gesture.  (Evidently you purchase these for $1 and then scan it for a free frosty when you go to Wendy's.)  It was so nice and every time I get one I will think of her. 
Thank you my friend.



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December Eighteenth

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 Made this for a Christmas luncheon at work tomorrow.  Can you say Fab. U.  Lous?  It's just crisp and refreshing when all you've been indulging in is Christmas cookies and sugar.  YUM!

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DPP Bonus.

Britt was playing with the camera today and snapped this picture.  Thought it looked sort of pretty.

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December Seventeenth

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Sigh. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Didn't think I'd make did you?  Well, honestly I didn't think I'd get my DPP posted either.  But, here it is.

Friends, I am exhausted.  I worked ALL day today and basically went straight to my big family Christmas party.  (no, not my BIG family my extended family.)  :}

It's been a long week, but I've looked forward to seeing my family all week.  Great food.  Great fellowship.  Gift exchange.  Kids.  Lots of boys running around.  Cousins.  Desserts.  Cookies.  Adult conversation.  It doesn't get much better!

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December Sixteenth

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Do you have one of these?  These trees go totally against my decorating style, but this one is special to me.  My late Grandma loved making and painting ceramics and this is one that she made.  This is actually the first Christmas I've had it, and I'm glad I was able to find a place to display it.  It's pretty with the glow of the colored lights in the dark.  (I couldn't get a picture of it like that.)  I've seen these in larger sizes at the local thrift store.  We even had one when I was growing up, so I'm glad to have one as it reminds me of the one my Mom used to set out at Christmas.

So, how about you?  Do you like them?

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December Fifteenth

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I wrote in my earlier post today that I read to Britt's class.  I chose this book.

If you haven't read Max Lucado's book The Crippled Lamb.  You really need to.  It's a great story and someone very special to me introduced me to this book.  It told me a lot about her.

Have you ever read it?

Is there a book that you like to read at Christmas time?

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December Fourteenth

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December Thirteenth

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No need to adjust your computer screen, this picture is not upside down.  This little guy is crawling on my wall!  Came home from school today with Britt and found a place to hang out.  He's a sweet little fella.

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December Twelfth
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I thought I was done decorating for Christmas, but no.  I wanted to put up my pencil tree this year.  Our pencil tree was the only tree we had for the first several years of marriage.  Our very first Christmas together as a married couple we lived in another state while hubby was finishing up college.  So, needless to say money was tight.  We had to get creative if we were going to hang ornaments on our tree.  So, we made our own.  Every year since that first Christmas we have hung them on our tree.  But over the years, we have gained a lot more ornaments, and the homemade ones are not the kids favorites.  So, they don't grab those for the tree.  In an effort to hang them this year, I decided on the pencil tree.  I love them.  They are my favorite.  They take me back to that first Christmas we had together and the time and money spent (though very little) putting towards the ornaments.  They have outlasted many that have fallen and broken.  I hope they will continue to last for many more Christmases.

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December Eleventh

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Sledding anyone?

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December Tenth

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I miss reading on the porch, so today I went out and braved the chill in the air and read a chapter.  Been reading some short Christmas novels.  It was lovely. 

Thanking God for the sunshine.

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December Ninth

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Just a night at home playing UNO.  I decided in between games to take a break.  A Chocolate Reddi-Whip break.  Yummo!!  (If you haven't had the chocolate kind yet, you must try it.  It is fabulous!!)  The kids love to squirt it straight into their mouths.  I for one can't stand the thought of doing that.  How about you?  Do you squirt it straight or onto a spoon?

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December Eighth

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Hubby came home tonight!!  YAY!  Not the most exciting picture I know, but the excitement is in his arrival. Suitcase left right where he rolled it.  :}  (I'm sorry for the dark picture.  The flash scares the dog and she just happened to be right here!)

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Good night all!

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December Seventh

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I love snomen!!  His smile makes me smile!  How about you?

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December Sixth

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Hi my friends.  I've been having a lot of fun taking part in the DPP.  When I went to bed last night I had no idea what today's picture would be.  Little did I know that first thing in the morning, and I mean first thing, I would have my photo.  I didn't want this photo to be the one that got posted.  However, this just describes my day.  And after all, isn't that what the DPP is all about?

Let me explain a little.  This was a beautiful framed picture of the nativity.  A Christmas gift from my hubby 2 years ago.  I fell in love with it in the store and told him to buy it for me for Christmas, so naturally like any good husband would he bought it for me.  (It required no thought on his part.)  Well, at 6:00 this morning I was startled awake by the sound of a horrible crash followed by shatterd glass.  Imagine my despair when I learned that this is what fell.  :{

I know there are far worse things in life, so I'm going to let it go.

Happy 6th everyone!

December Fifth

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Dinner is especially yummy (as Rach would say d-lish) when you don't have to make it.  Thanks Mom!



December Fourth

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Finally getting our outdoor Christmas lights turned on.  :} 

We had them all set up, but the outdoor outlet wasn't workin properly.  Had to get hubby to fix it.  Thankfully he found time before he heads out of town again!

So, we got them on and realized the house looked pretty bad, so after our daily walk I came home and ripped them off the bushes and moved them around.  Note to self, don't put Christmas lights up during daylight hours.  You can't see what they will look like.  Happy to say they look much better in their new spot.  Always learning the hard way I guess!!

December Third

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Are you ever too old to still be mezmerized by a fire truck?  Even if it is dressed as a reindeer!