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Sunday, December 30

Color/Colour




I put my Instagram account through two different color applications tonight (colorkuler.com and yearofcolour.com) and am pleased with the colors that are represented my photographs. I didn't expect to see so much brown and I thought that there would be a bit more gray.

Saturday, December 29

Poppy Chick




My Poppy Chick died tonight. I miss him so much. Memory Eternal!

Sweet Rainbow Baby



Our darling nephew was baptized today and I am his godmother.

Thursday, December 27

More Brekkie and Knitting



 My sweet little middle son bought me a special mug as his Christmas present.  I love that he chose one with an "M" on it for "Mama".  He said that he thought about choosing one with an "E", but it didn't seem right since no one here calls me "Emily".  I will treasure my Mama mug always.

I am still working on Christmas presents.  I decided to knit my godchildren a little something to go with a wrapped gift,  Unfortunately, I bought yarn and was unable to actually work on the four projects until today.  The first gift I finished was the first of three Classic Kerchiefs.  The pattern is quick and easy to follow.  Hopefully the other two and a wee bonnet will fly off the needles before I see my little ones for Nativity.

Wednesday, December 26

Schellville







Some builders in our area have created a child-sized Christmas village named Schellville. Each building is decked out for Christmas inside and out. The town has homes, a movie theater, diner, shops, and more. Children are able to go into each one to explore and play! Oh, and they've put in snow machines and an outdoor skating rink! It's completely darling!

Nibbles on the Second Day of Christmas



 The first breakfast after a fast ends is always so special.  I baked Greek Pascha bread yesterday for our Christmas dinner and it is delightful toasted with butter and a side of bacon.  

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Our friend, Cami, baked loads of Christmas cookies with her girls and our daughter on Christmas Eve.  Sugar Plum came home with a huge tray of assorted treats and these jammy cheesecake cookies are the absolute best with a mug of tea and knitting.

Tuesday, December 25

Bûche de Noel



 I decided to try my hand at baking a Bûche de Noel this Christmas Day.  Though it took a bit of time, it was not as difficult to create as I feared.  I really loved using the Betty Crocker recipe. It was delicious!  I decided to make meringue mushrooms, sugared cranberries, and coconut to decorate the cake. Though this confection took a bit of planning, it was well worth it.  I think that baking a Bûche de Noel will be a new Christmas tradition!

Dreamy Sheep


There are now sheep in a pasture that's on the way to my favorite grocery store! 👏👏👏

Sunday, December 23

Carriage Ride



A bunch of church people went into town today to enjoy a free horse-drawn carriage ride together!  It was great fun and I am already looking forward to next year!

Friday, December 21

The Nativity Story




We put up our Christmas tree (our first faux one) just in time to have the church people come over to view The Nativity Story tonight! It was followed by a discussion on the differences between what was seen in the movie and Church Tradition.

Thursday, December 20

Getting Ready for Christmas: Our Christmas Books


Join me as I share our favorite Christmas books with you!

Monday, December 17

Getting Ready for Christmas: Putting Out the Playroom Nativity Set



Join me as I set up our children's Nativity set!
3D Star tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT_aY...
Mary on a Donkey: http://thewoodenwagon.com/woodentoy/F...
 Joseph Walking: http://thewoodenwagon.com/woodentoy/F...
Evergreen Garland and Bottle Brush Trees: Hearth & Hand for Target Mini Nativity: http://thewoodenwagon.com/woodentoys/...
The Story of Christmas: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Christma...

Getting Ready for Christmas: The Playroom Nativity Set


Join me as I update you on the decorations in the living room and put out the playroom nativity set!

Saturday, December 15

Sweet Baby Toes and Paper Stars




My husband's brother, sister-in-law, and our new nephew are here for a little weekend visit.  In between cuddling their sweet baby boy, I have been slowly putting up our Christmas decorations.  I adore all of these paper stars!

Friday, December 14

Trader Joe's



We stopped at Trader Joe's on our way home from the infusion clinic yesterday and bought these perfect mandarins (+ seeded eucalyptus, paperwhites, and dark chocolate sea salt almonds... you know, essentials).

Thursday, December 13

Infusion No. 2


We are two weeks in to our little girl's diagnosis of Crohn's Disease.  She is starting to feel better and we aim to learn how to live well with Crohn's.  God Willing, this treatment will be successful and she will continue to do well.