December's Goodbye...

                                                     December
                                                 All the months go past.
                                                 Each is like a guest,
                                                 December is the last,
                                                 December is the best.
                                                 Each has lovely things,
                                                 Each one is a friend.
                                                 But December brings
                                                 Christmas at the end.
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I hope you are finding some  peaceful, breathable moments.

I go to stand behind Sam as he's gazing out the window; to see
what's got his attention. I don't see anything in particular, but
his staring outside continues, not moving. I think he's perhaps
doing a little daydreaming, don't you think? Warmer weather,
laying in the grass, hmm…I leave him to his moment.

Please visit www.cookingthymewithdiana.com for 2 new 
RECIPES. A minty cake topper, and stovetop mac and cheese.

"Should auld acquaintance be forgot 
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne."
                     Robert Burns

From my house to you and yours, I hope this very moment finds
you in harmony with those around you…

Christmas Eve

BEHOLD

BELIEVE

REJOICE

FAITH

JOY

HO HO HO

Goodnight!
Sleep tight!
Try with all your might!
Santa's taken flight!

BLESSINGS, 
PEACE

Thanks for stopping by…
Diana

December 22…Finishing Touches

It was a beautiful, sunny, cool day. Sam and I had our walk early.
No snow for us on Christmas Day, but winter solstice, the first day
of winter, has arrived. It's the shortest day of the year folks. We 
will see the sun's climb, and the days slowly getting longer. Ron is 
smiling!
Please enjoy the Peace/Hope picture. You may make a copy, or 
save the image and print on heavy card stock and frame.

Let the Pictures Do the Talking….

www.cookingthymewithdiana.com
2 new recipes!!

Hello Christmas Thyme

Have you caught your inspiration yet? Is your tree decorated, 
lights shining brightly outside, cookies baked??….Wait stop 
the madness! I want you to enjoy yourself. Pick your pleasures 
folks. Decide what gives your family the most joy. Traditions 
and memories required. Christmas is a thyme of sharing and 
celebrating and a season of faith and hope. I want you to…...

How about another fun Christmas fact:

The world's largest gingerbread man was baked in Oslo, Norway,
in 2009 and weighed 1,435 pounds. That's a big cookie!!

Don't you love the Narcissus blooms. I decided to give these 
tropical bulbs a try. If planted by the middle of November, 
then by Christmas I would have lovely Paperwhites. Soil is
not required. All you need is a bowl, some pebbles to anchor
the bulbs, and sunshine. They only need about 3 inches of root 
space. Add only enough water to reach the top of the pebbles
and you're good to go. My bowl is sitting in an east-facing window.
Note the growth after two weeks. I will share my results with you
when they bloom. 

This picture is a lead-in for www.cookingthymewithdiana.com
There are 2 new recipes, plus a little extra treat. It's a click away.

Now I think it's thyme for a little picture sharing. But first I want
to share the chalk picture with you, (see above). You may copy or 
save the image and print it on heavier paper to frame.

It's December, A Little Bit of Everything

Why I believe the chicks have discovered Santa! Sam just had
to take Mama and the chicks to see the big guy…what a great pup!!

I turned the calendar to a new month. I'm not ready for this month
to begin because it goes quickly and I want it to last just a little bit
longer. December's a time of cold and snow, of glittering lights 
and cookies galore. It's about celebrating the season and finding 
the joy. Most of all it's about family and faith. Yep 22 days until 
Christmas folks. Make your December merry and bright.

Let's have some fun facts this month about the Xmas season.
Here's the first about a very favorite treat.

I think it's thyme for a couple of Christmas crafts. Easy and
inexpensive. How about a Christmas Snow Bowl and a 
Cranberry/Vanilla Light In A Jar. Here's how to do them both.
Everything for each project can be found at Walmart. For the
snow bowl you'll need a small fish bowl, artificial snow, red and
green felt balls (mine are glittery balls I've had,) a miniature Xmas
tree, plus other small items of a Xmas nature. An angel, tiny
houses, reindeer, a santa or snowman are also great items. 
Put the snow in the bowl, add the extras for your Xmas scene.
That's it. What a sweet gift for someone as well. 
For the next project you'll need a jar. It can be a candy jar, a 
mason jar, or a small bowl. Make sure it's clear glass. A bag
of fresh cranberries, some artificial greenery, vanilla scented
tea lights, and water. That's it. Place your greenery and
cranberries in the jar, fill with water and place the votive
on top. Light the candle and wait for that wonderful scent.
Do several for a table display. 

Okay added a couple of recipes to www.cookingthymewithdiana.com
tap on the link to visit. Also EARTHLY DELIGHTS is your way to
my cooking blog. More recipes to come to come.

I'm sure you're busy decorating, baking, and planning your holiday
season so I just want to say…..