Waiting...

...for the warm.

t for trees

between me and the sun setting

O is for Oh My....

making gingerbread men can be so messy! But...so much fun!


Hope all you all have a wonderfully happy holiday week!

N is for Nutcracker

German Nutcrackers, along with German Steinbach smokers and ornaments are well loved in my family. My older brother lived in Germany for 4 years in the late 80s and when I visited him there I bought my first Nutcracker. Traditionally Nutcrackers depicted kings and soldiers, but now you can get one in many fictional and historical characters. I had always wanted a Santa Claus one. I received this one last year from my mom.
I have never used one to actually crack a nut. I wonder if anyone does.

M is for Magical...

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

L is for light

The lights of Christmas are my favorite part... I think.

Actually, I have lots of favorite parts... :)

K is for Kid in the Snow

Kids and snow are the perfect combination.

J is for Joy

Joyful moments.

Joy of friends and family.

Joyous squeals of delight when opening presents.

Joys of the season.

Wishing you all much JOY and happiness.

xoxo

I is for ICE

H is for...

H is for hand.
The hand of my little Hero
holding a whole nutmeg.

G = Great BIG Smile

A great big smile

on a rainy day

on the last Monday

before Christmas day

F is for the Fantastic Food we share with Friends and Family

F is for so many things
at this time of year
most important being...
Friends and Family
and the Food that brings
us all together.
This salad was just
one of the many
wonderful dishes
we had last night
while gathered with
Friends and Family
for a early
Christmas celebration.

D is for Dip..ok how about E is for Exquisite Dip

twist open the top pour in a bowl
add tortilla chips for dipping
homemade cranberry salsa
sweet yet spicy
happy holidays
friends
elk

d-is for doors....

may the doors you open this season

bring you more love than you ever imagined

~~

maybe it's the door to your parents house

or

your neighbor's house

or

the home of the lady down the street you don't really know very well

but

who invited you in

when you were dropping off cookies

~~

it doesn't matter who's behind those doors

they probably need a warm hug

*

D is for Donation

February 7th 2009 the hottest day in history where the mercury hit 47C / 116.6 F, was also one of the worst days in Australian History. Now known, as Black Saturday. The devastating bush fire swept through Towns to Melbourne’s north, killing 173 people. This was a fierce fire that spread so quickly due to wind conditions, some people just never stood a chance.

This Christmas please remember where possible give to any needing Charity. I take this time of year to bag up clothes that no longer fit, some the kids have only worn once or twice, I also go through toys the children no longer play with or grown out of that are still in good condition and then take them to the Salvos.

c~ is for cinnamon and christmas

Cinnamon sticks nuzzled in warm drinks, and Christmas wishes... I send you from my kitchen.
Happy Holidays, my dear friends.
One love~

B~ is for Baking

Baking these delicious iced sugar cookies! YUMMY!

********

Rosy cheeks and crispy air~

Cheery hearts are everywhere.

In calmness lay the earth so still,

Adorned in winter's finest frill.

The magic of the season rings,

When children raise their voice to sing,

In praise of all that Christmas brings.

~T.J. Mills

Merry Christmas Blessings to you all!

@ Heartfelt and Homemade

abc's

our cute button maker (dani) is out this week spending family time over the holidays. as such, we do not have a posted theme this week. so, this is what i propose....potpourri abc's.

i'll start with a...and then everyone that follows has start with the next letter of the person that posted before them. if we get to z(zed) then start over again. sound like fun?