life on the prairie w/d: 2018

Friday, December 28, 2018

January 1, 2019

WILL IT be a clean slate?

Sunday, December 23, 2018

DECEMBER 23 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Merry Christmas.

Peace on Earth...goodwill toward people.

Jesus would be born,

Saturday, December 22, 2018

How to Live a Life of Gratitude | Jake Bailey | Goalcast

Friday, December 21, 2018

DECEMBER 21st Keeping It Simple

Much to do with last minute shopping,

baking, laundry, Christmas cards,
and finishing up cleaning the house.
TODAY IS THE DAY TO WRAP THIS UP.
Will be busy.

Dear Lord, I need your help with staying on track preparing my HOME
for out of town company staying,
getting what really needs done DONE.
I don't want to be worn out before they arrive.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Fixing two turkeys early for CHRISTMAS DAY.

Will freeze until Sunday then thaw on Monday
and reheat on Tuesday to eat.

Bought a ham and had the butcher slice it super thin

for ham sandwiches on Christmas Eve.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Will be going over menu and making sure

all the food is ready to go.
Then off to shop for last minute items.

Going to make a couple of Jello salads

to have as a back up during the HOLIDAY.

Cottage cheese and applesauce.

A veggie tray.

Cheese and crackers tray.

Fruit tray.

Cookies. Chips and pretzels.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Bought throwaway dishes, cups and plastic ware.

Working at keeping the meals so simple. Easy clean-ups.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Gotta get the towels all laundered.

Clean sheets on the beds.

Clean the bathrooms, sweep the stairs, dust,

burn some smell good candles.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC and movies.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

CHRISTMAS
Jesus is LORD

~Celebrate the Lord's Birthday~

GOD BLESS you

and your households.

May you have a very Merry Christmas.
Wishing you all the best!

Next year I want to do more blogs on tips and household hints, recipes, misc., decorating and LIFE goes on.

Thank you for being a blogging buddy

this year,

d on the prairie

"My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your place, I only bring toys and things and you bring love and grace. People give me lists of wishes and hope that they came true; But you hear prayers of the heart and promise your will to do. Children try to be good and not to cry when I am coming to town; But you love them unconditionally and that love will abound. I leave only a bag of toys and temporary joy for a season; But you leave a heart of love, full of purpose and reasons. I have a lot of believers and what one might call fame; But I never healed the blind or tried to help the lame. I have rosy cheeks and a voice full of laughter;
But no nail—scarred hands or a promise of the hereafter. You may find several of me in town or at a mall; But there is only one omnipotent you, to answer a sinner’s call. And so, my dear precious Jesus, I kneel here to pray; To worship and adore you on this, your holy birthday." Author unknown

Thursday, December 20, 2018

CHRISTmas HomeTour 2018

~Thru the front doors~

My Prairie Home at Christmas.

Welcome.

Kept the decorating very simple and I'm alright with that.

Thank you for stopping by during this busy time of year.

May you have CHRISTMAS CHEER.

As CHRISTMAS draws near

I wish you a very Merry and BLESSED Christmas.

XOX

~Small wreath on Powder room door~

~Living room Christmas Tree full of snowflakes~

~Snowflake pillows adding sparkle~

~ANGELS in the Dining room and Ornaments in crystal bowls~

~NATIVITY SCENE on the Dining room Buffet~

OH COME LET US ADORE HIM

CHRIST OUR LORD

O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;

Come and behold him

Born the King of Angels:

O come, let us adore Him, (3×)

Christ the Lord.

God of God, light of light,

Lo, he abhors not the Virgin's womb;

True God, begotten, not created:

O come, let us adore Him, (3×)

Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,

Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above!

Glory to God, glory in the highest:

O come, let us adore Him, (3×)

Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;

Jesus, to thee be glory given!

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!

O come, let us adore Him, (3×)

Christ the Lord.

JOINING A PARTY TO SHARE:

https://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2018/12/home-sweet-home-391.html

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

DECEMBER 19th DOOR

~Merry Christmas
and a very Happy New Year~

Hope I can pull this off.

Shall see if I get 'er done.

Pics of my HOME TOUR

hopefully tomorrow.

God richly bless you and yours.

Respectfully yours,

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

DECEMBER 18th Childhood Topper

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As a child, gazing at this Christmas Tree topper caused me to marvel at how 'purdee' I thought it was. SO PURDEE. An easy way to entertain myself. When Mom gifted it to me, I cried happy tears. So very glad to have it. This is the first year I have had it on my own tree as a topper.

Peacefully admiring its presence on top of our tree.

Oh HOLY NIGHT,

Oh Holy Night

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,

It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,

Till He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born;

O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,

With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,

Here come the wise men from the Orient land.

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;

In all our trials born to be our friend.

He knows our need, to our weaknesses no stranger,

Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!

Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;

And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

Let all within us praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,

His power and glory evermore proclaim.

Oh Christmas Tree

ORNAMENTS

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!

How are thy leaves so verdant!

Not only in the summertime,

But even in winter is thy prime.