Sharing Christmas

Such a happy time and what a great day. Family together, enjoying a meal,
opening gifts, talking and sharing,.......reconnecting.
     

We were looking at photo albums and
there are a couple of Christmas pictures I
wanted to share. My brother and I in 1954.
The second photo shows my kids, Shakira
and Ben in 1992. Amazing!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               



                                                                     
                                                                                 
                                                                               




                                                                     
                                                                         
Sweet Sam finally caved, had enough
picture taking, enough tearing through
all the Christmas wrap, enough sneaking
bites of food from everyone and went
to sleep.

Hooray and Hallelujah

Fall On Your Knees…..

Silent Night........

We come to hear the story of the birth of Jesus.....
It is in the Christmas story that the true meaning of
     Christmas lies......
It is about the greatest of miracles and
      the best gift of all.........

MERRY CHRISTMAS GARDEN THYME FRIENDS

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Ok boys and girls....it's here, really here. The nite before Xmas .  The stockings are hung,
cookies and milk are out, and it's time for you to go to bed. Honestly, Santa can't come if
you're awake...

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

The Stockings Were Hung

Around here stockings are a
pretty big deal. Almost as
important as the really big
presents. It was easier and a lot
cheaper when they were small
children. From Matchbox
cars and Nerf toys, to Pretty
Ponies and plastic jewelry,
we progressed to nail polish
and earrings, Transformers,
squirt guns, candy and gum.
Well, they're 27 and 37 and
I'm still doing stockings. Even
Ron and I and son in law
Mark enjoy our stocking
gifts. So everyone gets a
gift card from their favorite
eatery, a magazine, socks, and
one other special item.  It's
still fun…..our Xmas tradition.






                           

Come Home To Christmas

Gather your loved ones….whether you'll be caroling, last minute shopping,
baking, or attending Christmas services at church, its important to connect
with your family and friends. Don't fret the hustle and bustle. Remember,
Christmas is about the greatest of miracles. Share the joy, experience the
happiness, feel the inner sense of peace knowing God is with you.

So come home…..it's the very best place to be!!