Monthly Archives: December 2006

Cowgirl Poet

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Mary

My dh is one of the hard ones to buy for at Christmas. It’s not that he’s a scrooge, but he really does NOT want money spent on him. This year, he told me, “All I want for Christmas is … Continue reading →

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Unique Gifts

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Mary

Fun topic! Unique gifts… It comes to mind because I was absolutely floored when dh brought in his finished shop project and gave it to the girls the other night. I knew he was working on something, but I was … Continue reading →

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The After-Christmas Peace

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Mary

Well, we didn’t get snow this Christmas, but it was COLD at least! Too cold for my fil to get the go-kart out for rides. And no snow for his homemade tobaggan. Yes, we have some fun times. Like sledding or … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Buckle for Christmas Breakfast

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Mary

Twas the night before Christmas… ;O) I think I’m ready, how about you? I love to have everything done the night before so we can laze around and enjoy being together Christmas morning. Dh gets tomorrow off! To you city … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Version of 1 Corinthians 13

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Mary

My mil emailed this to me: I CORINTHIANS 13 – A CHRISTMAS VERSION If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on December 23, 2006 by Mary

Christmas is a good time for memories. My grandparents are all gone on to Heaven, so memories are all I have. Memories and the “things” they gave me to remember them by. Aren’t those things special? A keepsake teacup, or … Continue reading →

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Got a Blueprint?

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Mary

Dh and I were watching a Jack Johnson dvd that the “surfin’ cowboy” loaned us last week. One of Jack’s songs, “Symbol In My Driveway” really provoked my attention. I wasn’t sure of the exact lyrics so I looked them up online … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cream Roll

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Mary

Leticia asked me to post this recipe, and I’m finally getting around to it. Since seeing it on the November 1979 cover of Family Circle Magazine, it’s been a birthday request every year by me and my sisters, and subsequently, … Continue reading →

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Slow to Speak

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Mary

How often does your mouth get you into trouble? Most of us do pretty well…outside the house…but how many struggle with keeping Christ-like with our immediate family? James 1:19 says, “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak … Continue reading →

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The Rest is Tinsel

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Mary

“We expect too much at Christmas. It’s got to be magical. It’s got to go right. Feasting. Fun. The perfect present. All that anticipation. Take it easy. Love’s the thing. The rest is tinsel.” Pam Brown “This is love: not … Continue reading →

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