A December to Remember...Day 2

I almost decided, since it's like Christmas everyday at our house, that we would ditch a December to Remember.  Then I adjusted my attitude and off we went...

You see, today was Monogram Ornament day...problem is WalMart and all major craft store chains don't believe that anyone on my end of town actually crafts...and so I was unable to locate the simple wooden letters I needed to complete today's craft without driving 48 miles away.  Yes, I did say 48 miles.  Feel free to deduce from said information that no one in the general vicinity of where I live CRAFTS!  Readjusting attitude With bells on, I simply switched gears and happily picked up the glitter chip board (only crafters and book makers would know what that is...see I DO craft) letters meant to be "Stocking Charms."  (We don't craft on this end of town but we DO adorn our stockings.) 

Even those these were already covered with glitter, we trudged forth as if they weren't.  We added our own cute scrapbook paper and, well, the glitter actually worked for us!  They are going to look great on the tree if we ever recover from the Dishwasher Disaster and actually PUT UP the tree.  These also make great present tags.  What do you think?

(Yes that was an M we turned upside down...please don't tell Willow)  Sweet aren't they?  The wooden ones over at COAH's site are way cuter, but she has access to craft supplies. 

I really do love December...!

Blessings friends!




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Praying today for two sweet friends...

One friend is newly pregnant and struggling with all that another child brings with it.  She is happy to have another "child" but not so excited about having another "baby"! I'm praying peace over her today.  That her heart will overlook that which is scary and hard and cling to the fact that, no matter what, she will adore this child.  God doesn't breathe Life without a perfect plan.  I pray that God might speak to her heart today...  

As one friend awaits the quickening of life, another drives toward the final days of one she holds very dear.  I pray not only a safe journey but also a loving, gentle, quiet passing of her sweet uncle.  This is a man she has looked up to and loved like a father her entire life.  He gave her away at her wedding.  Today, I pray strength and peace over she and her family as they give him away to our Loving Father.  Say hi to my brother John, Uncle Ken.

I was just reminded to go love on my family...




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A December to remember...

I decided that we would work hard to make memories this December.  If I learned anything from the untimely death of my brother, it was to treasure every moment.  That's the goal for December.  So, even with the dishwasher that leaked, that warped the Pergo, both of which had to be removed so that the sub-floor could be repaired but then must be allowed to dry thoroughly before the new flooring can be put down, we WILL have a nice December! Smile! Now!

While working around the dishwasher, which is sitting in front of the stove, we managed to bake cookies even though the oven door will only currently open about 5 inches.  3 burns and a few bad words later...we started the fun!!!  Today is Peppermint Whoopie Pies and Push Pin Snowflake ornaments day!!!

The Whoopie pies...well...just crazy delicious!

 And sooooo simple!  Have the children crunch up some candy canes...Lucca LOVED this job!  Mix up a quick batch of Cake Mix Cookies (I didn't roll mine in powdered sugar) and mix equal parts buttercream icing with Cool Whip (don't forget to toss some of the crushed peppermints in too).  Layer the cookies and icing and roll in the crushed peppermints!  Yum...

We also made Push Pin Ornaments...one of the cazillion ideas I have lifted from amazing blogger Erica over at Confessions of a Homeschooler.  (If you haven't read her blog...DO!)

Such an easy, fun, pretty craft.  Picked up some clear pushpins and Styrofoam balls at the dollar store.  The kids dip the pin in glue and then press into the ball.  Add a piece of ribbon with the last pin to hang it by!  They catch the light so well and are so darn cute!  Even Daddy made one...

Looking forward to the rest of the month!  I'm learning that even in the midst of chaos, there can be peace and joy!

Blessings


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