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Cathe did this on her blog and i liked it so I stole it and did it myself! 
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping.
2. Real tree or Artificial? REal.
3. When do you put up the tree? We won’t be able to this year but my parents always put one up the day after Thanksgiving and we have a party. Popcorn all over the floor. Singing carols off key. Lights all aglow.. Needles and thread everywhere. Ahhhh…..
4. When do you take the tree down? Dec 26th or Dec 25th (night time after kids are in bed)
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I don’t have just one.
7. Hardest person to buy for? Hmmm, Morgann, My In-laws, some of the nephews.
8. Easiest person to buy for? David
9. Do you have a nativity scene? I’m in the process of cross-stitching one.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don’t know.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? ooooooooh, tough one. I like White Christmas, A Season for Miracles, Its a Wonderful LIfe, The Christmas LIst, just to name a few
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I shop all year round. When I see something and it makes me think of someone I’ll get it.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas gift? Ahem… Yes.
16. Lights on the tree? Yes. No blinkies, though.
17. Favorite Christmas song? What Child is This?
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? Home
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer’s? Who?
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Either or
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Impatient people.
23. What theme or color are you using? Ummmm Red and Green? 
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner. Food. Anything is good.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? For David to have a good season.
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? Not sure. You are all welcome to do it. Link me so I can read em too!
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? Not sure.
With the Christmas season around teh corner and my home still somewhat of a disaster movie with all my sewing projects. Every spare moment I have has been in the sewing area. Here are some of the creations…
Anne of Green Gables Doll Dress
Jumper, “Innocence” and pettidress. I loved how this picture came out!
The pettidress…
Little House on the prairie outfit.
I love making these creations. Back to the sewing machine!
No not my own, my friends blog linked me to this one
http://mountainmorning.blogspot.com/2008/08/this-weeks-giveaway.html
I enjoy Martha Greene so much and wanted to share this opportunity. And a free vintage apron too!
Ok, for my healthy recipe-
Zuccini and Italian sausage side dish
Skin the italian sausage. cut into quarters. Cook covered, in some chicken broth over low-med heat.
Once cooked add sliced zuccini peices. Note; you may need to add more chicken broth.
Serve over rice and with some baked Chicken.
The joke’s on me! I didn’t look at the dates posted and therefore missed the fact that this contest was held back in August. But enjoy the recipe anyway!
The Magnificant (Luke 1:46-55)
46And Mary said:
”(BA)My soul (BB)exalts the Lord,
47And (BC)my spirit has rejoiced in (BD)God my Savior.
48“For (BE)He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;
For behold, from this time on all generations will count me (BF)blessed.
49“For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
And holy is His name.
50“(BG)AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION
TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.
51“(BH)He has done mighty deeds with His arm;
He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.
52“He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
And has (BI)exalted those who were humble.
53“(BJ)HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS;
And sent away the rich empty-handed.
54“He has given help to Israel His servant,
In remembrance of His mercy,
55(BK)As He spoke to our fathers,
(BL)To Abraham and his descendants forever.”
Photos by Braelyn Rae, Stephen’s Aunt.
Hello! We are all adjusting over here to a new little one in the home, and what a home it is too! Slowly but surely our little nest is becoming a haven. A place where I am content, satisfied, at peace.
We have been battling a very nasty cold/cough over here. Dearest husband has had it the worst. 104 temperature. A cough so hard your muscles hurt. He has been home all week… which, if you know my husband, says a whole lot. So weak, so achy, barely eating, its been hard. The kidlets have had pink eye (including our newest, Stephen). I think its finally clearing up with them but with the adults, so light is in sight. We have been guzzling water, echinecea, garlic, and chicken broth but no avail. Its nasty whatever it is. A lot of the males in the valley have had it the worst. My daddy had it for a while and it was rough for him too. 
I have been very busy today but I kept telling myself all day to get busy. Isn’t it funny how that works?
I took care of sick children
Took care of sick hubby
Made meals
Cleaned up
Had an appt with midwife
Cleaned many diapers
Made Christmas pajama’s (3)
Sewed three jumpers
And just finished a bonnet
Its amazing once you start writting out your doings that you realize how much you have acomplished. Luckily all the sewing was easy since the hard parts were mostly done.
Enjoy the Holiday Season!
Baby boy is here!!!!!!!!!!!!
For two days now its has been gloriously raining. I love the smell of fresh air after a rain. Our valley here has so much dust in the air that at night, if you take a flash light and shine it up to the sky, you can see all the dust your breathing day by day. Its scary. But rain dampens all that. We now have such fresh air to breath. OUr plants are so happy with the water and our land is rich in soil.
I love the sky after a rain. This picture was taken this morning-
It was hard to take a picture of the majestic sky. The sunrise brought a glorious color to our valley. The kind you only can read about or see in a movie. I love today’s weather.
We also harvested some green beans. We have a WONDERFUL crop this year. Last year we would save our daily pickin’s til we had enough for a meal. This year, we pick as needed for a meal. Its so wonderful and they are sooo delicious!
And then Emma and Daddy enjoyed their corn on the cob. I thought this was sucha cute picture.
Have a wonderful weekend!
