Well, here it is folks...the post I have had on my to-do list for quite some time. Let me say, procrastination was certainly not a key element for causing this to be so long overdue...okay, well perhaps it was an eensy-weensy bit of the element and the rest was all from a lack of time. Anyway, it's here, so please do enjoy!
Christmas Eve we had our traditional Christ's Birth Q&A (which I don't have pictures of) and of course...the birthday party for the King!
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| Little Miss Muffet...with a tuffet upon her head |
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| Lady Furball herself |
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My Grandma, Grandma June, Grandma Dee,
Daddy-O, and Grandma Lorry |
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| Great Expectations |
Our Christmas Day was full of friends, family, and food. We celebrated the Birth of Christ with a feast, as He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. A joyful time we had...
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| 3 tables for 19 celebrants |
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"...And you shall call His name Jesus,
for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21b |
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| Peanut Butter Fudge, Date Squares, Raisin-Filled Sugar Cookies and Hello Dollies |
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| Mrs. Linda's scrumptious Italian Cream Cake! |
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| Mom's amazing toffee! |
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| Cheers! (ahem, non-alcoholic) |
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| Our *loverly*, *grandmotherly* ladies |
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| Side shot: Dee, Junebug and Lorry |
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| Conversations by the water cooler |
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| Lotsa tight squeezes! |
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| The rough 'n tough men grillin' the steak |
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| The daughters, Mrs. Linda and Mrs. Ellen, finally getting to know one another |
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| Three generations |
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| The Cranberry Girl |
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| Let the feasting begin! |
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| "A friend loves at all times..." Proverbs 17:17a |
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| Coffee and dessert...shared with those you love...is a delicacy indeed |
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| Mr. Vic and Mrs. Linda |
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| Mr. John and Mrs. Ellen |
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| The Clean-up Crew! |
We brought the new year in with lotsa food, noise and laughter...oh, yes we certainly did...
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| Hungarian meatballs, Cocktail meatballs, Shrimp cheese ball, Summer sausage with cheese and Sparkling grape and cider |
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| Yumminess...venison sausage & Colby jack...mmm |
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| Patiently waiting to eat...you all are being patient, right? |
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| Sister, sisters! |
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| HAPPY... |
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| NEW YEAR... |
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| 2011!!! |
A New Year
Cold winds blow the ev’ning in
whist’ling at the pane
chimney howls its frigid dirge
drowning out the rain
thoughts drift by with mem’ries fun
dancing ‘round your mind
kith and kin have come and gone
gath’ring times behind
reflect upon the year just past
melting as the snows
gone are opportunities
using those we chose
now it’s time to look ahead
sorting out our plan
say, “Farewell,” to last year’s loss
welc’ming, “Yes, I can!”
frigid winds and rains may keep
chilling days ne’er cease
but a new year now has dawned
bringing with it peace.
Happy January 2011, folks! Until next time...
