it’s been 8 whole days since we put up our Christmas Tree 2012…and still, no blog pictures! last sunday, we had about a half inch of snow fall in the morning, and by afternoon, it was sunny and slightly warmed (to the upper 30s!). perfect weather for christmas tree cutting! we headed out to our
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as you can tell, i’m rehashing old blog posts because i got nothing new this Advent. so, i dedicate this post to all of us who have grand plans for observing a solemn Advent, and celebrating a joyous Christmas….and end up changing because that’s what life gives you. i’m learning that you just gotta roll
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i was planning to do some christmas baking and all of our shopping over the past two weeks. but at least one, and sometimes two, members of our family has been sick since last monday (if you’re counting, that’s 10 days now). it was the stomach virus, and now some really high-fever congestion/cold thing. i
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i went grocery shopping this morning and was amazed at how crazy the store was. the balloon turkey decoration next to the lit christmas tree was slightly jarring, but maybe i’m just being persnickety. i thought the grocery shopping craze happened the monday- wednesday before Thanksgiving, not two weeks before? i am vowing right now
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Our creche was set up last week (Rowan added the silvery decorations). Baby Jesus is hidden somewhere in the house (the boys hide him) and he’ll appear on Christmas morning in the manger. The three Magi are making their way slowly from a far away room (the boys also hid them…I hope they remember where
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i’m not a fan of being woken in the middle of the night. and that’s exactly what it feels like when i crawl out from under our warm flannel sheets and down comforter at 6:00 a.m. these mornings. i love the morning silence, but the cold…the dark….. i have to ease into these mornings. keeping
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i love making cookies for christmas. imagine my excitement when i was invited to include some of my favorite christmas cookie recipes at my friend Alison’s blog. wanna join in? i’m sure she’d love your favorite recipes too! so the next few blog posts will be christmas cookie recipes. the first recipe is one i
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happy st. nicholas day to you! Almighty God, who in thy love didst give to thy servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness on land and sea: Grant, we pray thee, that thy Church may never cease to work for the happiness of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of
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a few years ago, we began celebrating st. nicholas day (december 6th) in our home. here are a few ideas that you can do if you’re interested in incorporating the celebration of an actual man who lived long ago who was the inspiration for the modern-day santa. again, start simply…pick one activity to do this
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