Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Jesus is the reason for the season.......
Candy Canes and Christmas Wreaths. Ribbons and Bows. Santas and Christmas Music. Now wiggle your toes. Snow and Wassail. Nativity Scenes and Holly. Mistletoe and Kisses. Sleigh rides and Follies. Christmas lights and glitter.
Christmas well wishes and smiles. Songs of praises and peaceful nights. Wrapping paper and gifts to share. Candies and Dinners. Candles and shopping. Christmas Trees and Garland. Ornaments and stuffed Snowmen.
Christmas Movies and popcorn. Time alone and time with friends. Family gatherings and Candle Light Services. Singing Christmas songs and sipping Hot Chocolate.
Reading the Christmas Story from the Bible and believing. Blessed Holiday with meaning. Yes, Lord Jesus, you are the true reason for the season and I love you for being who you are!
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
~Deanna~
Wonderful Jesus.........wonderful Counsellor, everlasting Father.........Prince of Peace.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
3 days till Christmas..........
As I mailed my Christmas cards today, my Christmas shopping was done and '2 days before Christmas' I can prepare for my Husband's Saturday birthday and Christmas on Sunday! It seems that each year I say to myself, I'll begin earlier next year....and it seems that I'm not. Gee.
Welcoming the first full day of Winter, I wore a Christmas Sweater and ho ho hoed it all day by believing I need to make each day as pleasant as possible and enjoy the 'in the now'
I went out of town today. Had a sonogram, ate lunch, put stamps on the envelopes of Christmas Cards, went to Doctor's Appointment receiving great news, grabbed some McDonald's premium roasted Coffee for a buck, went to Hobby Lobby, went to the Pharmacy, dropped off Christmas Cards at the Post Office, and then suggested that we go to see what's on at the discounted Movie Theater.
The animated movie Puss 'n Boots was showing. So we went. Afterwards we drove through the Potwin Place District to view the Christmas Lights. It was like a Fairy Tale. Drove the distance HOME. Tired now and will make out my grocery list in the morning.
My Doctor's Appointment went well and I prayed for a truthful CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. My Doctor said my tumor marker is where he likes it to be and it was the bestest of the best. I'm still letting this all soak in. Praise God. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God. Next appointment in 6 months. Back at it again in 6 months.
Gave it some thought as to what I'd like to buy at the After Christmas Sales.
LORD willing, I'll be here in a year and I will deck the Halls.
We have company coming for the week-end. Hubs and I need to set a bed up in the Parlour because one of the Guest cannot climb the stairs to a bedroom. Much to do on Friday. Lord give us strength.
Please have a wonderful week-end! If I don't visit with you before Christmas, know that I'm thinking about you and praying that you have a very Merry Christmas knowing that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Stress be gone.
~Deanna~
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
4 days till Christmas......
when i see that it is 4 days before Christmas my heart skips a beat and i swallow hard.
how can this be?
the month has flown as i have prepared for the most wonderful time of the year!
today snow drifted to the ground.
i had a slow paced day and this was relaxing.....aaahhhhhh.....i'm thankful for it.
i sat in the parlor and thought of how to decorate my home.
this week i will finish up my Christmas cards, go grocery shopping for the week-end, spot clean before company comes and go to a doctor's appointment to check me out and see how i'm doing concerning having had thyroid cancer.
let you know how it goes.
last week i had to have some blood work done and also mail a grandson his Christmas gift from us.
over the week-end we made a quick trip to oklahoma to deliver presents to family.
had a nice visit.
on the way home we stopped off and toured a Christmas exhibit of 150 years of Christmas.
loved it and will share pics later.
this saturday is my hubby's 57th birthday.....i hope i can find a sugar-free cake this year.
may you have a sweet Christmas and a blessed new year.
Jesus is LORD and i am not.
d
how can this be?
the month has flown as i have prepared for the most wonderful time of the year!
today snow drifted to the ground.
i had a slow paced day and this was relaxing.....aaahhhhhh.....i'm thankful for it.
i sat in the parlor and thought of how to decorate my home.
this week i will finish up my Christmas cards, go grocery shopping for the week-end, spot clean before company comes and go to a doctor's appointment to check me out and see how i'm doing concerning having had thyroid cancer.
let you know how it goes.
last week i had to have some blood work done and also mail a grandson his Christmas gift from us.
over the week-end we made a quick trip to oklahoma to deliver presents to family.
had a nice visit.
on the way home we stopped off and toured a Christmas exhibit of 150 years of Christmas.
loved it and will share pics later.
this saturday is my hubby's 57th birthday.....i hope i can find a sugar-free cake this year.
may you have a sweet Christmas and a blessed new year.
Jesus is LORD and i am not.
d
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
AWAY IN A MANGER
~AWAY IN A MANGER~
1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; The stairs in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
2. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee Lord Jesus! look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
3. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.
Merry Christmas!!!
~Deanna~
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Granny Nanny Chronicles
Here Kitty Kitty Kitty.
You need some accessaries and I can help.
Lil Miss was having a moment stylin' her Kitty.
Pleased with her accomplishment.
Have a HapPy day........
Granny Nanny here and ready to have Lil Miss fix my hair.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Beautiful, beautiful Wreaths are everywhere!
In the Stores, on the windows, inside and out.
In people's Homes and Offices.
In and out of Churches....you name it......you'll see Wreaths all decked out and beautifying the environment.
So pretty and meaningful. So many items on them to personalize them and call your own.
Fantastic ideas to bring Home and use in your own space.
One of these days I will hang wreaths on each interior door of my HOME with the over the door hangers.
I'd like to have more on the exterior of my HOUSE.
~Exterior Frasier Fir Wreath~
|
| Frasier Wreath made from Christmas Tree branch clippings attached to metal circle frame hangs on HOME HAVEN Conservatory Bump Out Window. |
AFTER reading on the net about wreaths I thought the
info found would make for a nice post for this time of year.
Here goes...........
The word wreath is linked to the word wrist with both terms forming a continuous physical circular shape. Wrethe, meaning twist band or ring of leaves or flowers in a garland.
Eternal Life, no beginning, no end.
There are two categories of Christmas Wreaths.
DECORATIVE and the Advent Wreath.
~Decorative wreath on HOME HAVEN~
Wreaths are used typically as CHRISTMAS decor
to celebrate the birth of CHRIST.
CIRCLE wreath is a never ending ring, a reminder of eternal love from our LORD and KING.
A SIGN of WELCOME, inviting all to enter in - reminder of Christ's invitation for all to come to HIM.
In Christmas, wreaths are used to prepare for the Advent Season or the coming of Christ. First known association with these now modern day wreaths dates back to the 16th Century Lutherans in Germany.
Christians kept these popular traditions alive, and by the 16th Century Catholics and Protestants throughout Germany used these symbols to celebrate their Advent Hope in Christ, the everlasting Light. From Germany the use of the Advent wreath spread to other parts of the Christian worlds. Traditionally the wreath is made of 4 candles in a circle of evergreens with a candle in the middle.
The origins of the Advent wreath are found in the folk practices of the pre-christian Germanic peoples who, during the cold December darkness of Eastern Europe, gathered wreaths of evergreen and lighted fires as signs of hope in a coming spring and renewed light.
In 1839, Johann Hinrich Wichern used a wreath made from a cart wheel to educate children about the meaning and purpose of Christmas, as well as to help them count its approach. For every Sunday of Advent, starting with the 4th Sunday before Christmas, he would put a white candle in the wreath and for every day in between he would use a red one.
The Advent wreath is constructed of evergreen to represent everlasting life brought through Jesus and the circular shape of the wreath represents GOD with no beginning and no end.
The Advent wreath is now a popular symbol in preparation for the coming of Christ, to mark the beginning of the Christian Church's year and as decor during the Christmas festivities.
Now Decorative Wreaths are for every Season and Occasion
made out of a variety of materials.
Have a HapPY Holiday and God richly Bless you!
~Deanna~
A sweet Poem by Holley Gerth
Every Christmas is more than a decoration.
It's a special reminder of Jesus,
the reason for our celebration.
The circle of a Christmas wreath is never ending ring.
A reminder of eternal love from our Lord and King.
The Christmas wreath is a sign
of welcome, inviting all to enter in...a reminder of Christ's invitation for all to come to Him.
The middle of a Christmas wreath is bare and empty space,
a reminder of what life would be without Christ's love and grace.
So each time you see a Christmas wreath hanging from a door,
may your heart rejoice in the ones that Christmas is truly for.
Please jump over to this sight to read more from THE CHRISTIAN HOME. I contribute a post to the DESIGN and DECORATE section of this magazine carnival!
http://daybydayinourworld.com/2011/12/the-christian-home-magazine-issue-42/
'Life Just Got A Little Easier' CHRISTMAS Decorating
'Life Just Got A Little Easier'
DECORATING for CHRISTMAS
Hallelujah!
I need easier!
Placing Christmas Ornaments in glass containers is easy as can be and quick to boot.
Home Haven looked festive when Flower Vases of various heights and a lidded Candy Dish were grouped together and filled with round Christmas Ornaments.
This is also an inexpensive touch for your Dining Room Table's Centerpiece.
Nice idea to add a bit of Christmas Cheer to areas of your Home.
May you have a sweet Holiday Season
and a very Merry Christmas!
God Bless,
~Deanna~
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
out the window
~AUTUMN REMEMBERED~
On one of those days before all of the leaves were off the trees,
we saw a black squirrel out the window.
Seems out of character...usually there are brown squirrels not black.
This one makes its home across the street from us.
This one makes its home across the street from us.
~AUTUMN TREES~
A drive through Wamego Park revealed to us
~AUTUMN REFLECTIONS~
just in time for
~AUTUMN TRAINS~
~Kissing Autumn Good-bye~
Saying Hello to colder weather with pretty lights
~TEA WARMING AUTUMN HEARTS
AND WINTER HOMES~
SWEET MEMORIES TO YOU!
~Deanna~
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Lilacs On The Prarie
MEMORY VERSE
PHILIPIANS 4:13
THANKSGIVING IN THE MOMENT
THESE TINY BLESSINGS
HE TOUCHED ME
THESE WORDS CHANGED MY LIFE!
ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHILDCARE MOMENTS
CLICK ON PIC TO READ Granny Nanny And A Living Canvas.
Dining On The Prairie In The Old Stone House
Blue Garland Dishes
Blue Willow Moment On The Prairie
Why I Decided To Become A Homemaker
Read All About it Here
HOME HAVEN LILIES ON THE PRAIRIE
LUKE 12: 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
BLUE RIBBON WINNER MEATLOAF
BLOSSOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED
As long as I live, I will have to continually submit to God's plan for my life. You will be blessed because you turned your life over to God. Be confessing how good God is and tell Him you agree with who He says He is. BELIEVE and watch miracles happen. Be not afraid. ~Deanna
I Love My Husband
A Quiet Life
FUN FACTS FOR CHANDYS
SELECTING THE CORRECT SIZE CHANDY TO USE IN A ROOM MADE EASY. FORMULA MEASUREMENTS: Measure the room's height and width. Add together the numbers. Example: 8' x 10' room is 8 plus 10= 18" Use a 18" wide chandy. OR Take width of room calculating 2" for every foot. Example: 15' wide room. Take 15 times 2 = 30. Room needs 30" wide chandy. Standard distance between the bottom of the chandelier to the top of the table is 30 inches. When hanging the chandelier, make sure to hang it at the proper height. The bottom of a chandelier over a dining table or kitchen island should hang 30 to 32 inches above the top of the table or island. Most rooms call for at least 7 feet of space between the bottom of the chandelier and the floor.
HOME SWEET HOME
