The image at the top of this post says it all.
It exudes a picture of true, deep contentment and peace.
It reminds me of the weather outside since lots of snow fell
before morning.
The image is actually a small and beautiful Christmas card sent by a dear cousin last year.
It was saved because I just loved it.
Heaven knows we all need peace and contentment in our world.
I wish you both this day and all through the new year.
The sweet Baby Jesus is born!
He is the Savior of the world.
May each of you have a bright, cheerful, and happy day today.
Each follower of this blog is loved and appreciated.
Thank you for following this labor of pure love.
The manger scene in this post is very small and quite precious.
May each of you have a happy, love-filled Christmas.
Despite sorrows, disappointments, sickness, and worries, have a truly blessed holiday because the precious little Prince of Peace has been born!
Here's a glimpse of the pink and gold Christmas tree that has given so much joy this season.
Brought into the apartment and then totally decorated by my daughter and son-in-law, it has been a wonderful part of each day and evening.
As soon as entering the living room, the lights are flicked on and turned off whenever leaving the apartment.
What a wonderful early present that tree has been!
"Maybe I can fix her," I thought.
Sure enough, with the Tacky Glue and a toothpick, angel girl is being put back together.
So early Merry Christmas to all!
A loved one on my Christmas gift list is a wond
erful baker and chef.
So when I saw Mr. Gingerbread Chef, shown in this post, he made me smile a big smile!
How sweet would he be sitting on a kitchen shelf, watching all the yummy things being made for the holidays?
Yessiree, he came home with me, is all wrapped, and ready to make someone else smile this Christmas!
DO YOU LIKE TO EAT GINGERBREAD? (I do and with real cream.)
Home baked goods have always been part of my family's Christmas festivities.
Cookies are the most frequently made gifts.
Hundreds have been made throughout the decades and every kind imagineable.
While there are traditional kinds of cookies, made yearly, occasional new recipes are added to the mix.
This year peanut butter fudge has been made for the first time.
It's being packed in little tins purchased from Goodwill and will provide a delicious treat for recipients.
Oh yes, and there have been many pumpkin breads made, as well, which are delicious plain or with frosting or creamed cheese.
Baked goods make great gifts for just about anyone who still consumes sugar.
DO YOU EVER GIVE FOOD GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS?
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