Family Circle...

Good Morning...

Christmas each and every year seems to come more quickly,

Yet, I have found a deep sense of peace in the process this year!

It really goes back to not allowing the worlds commercialism to rule.

We have the ability to stop and do what is important!

Every Christmas has a great potential to teach us the real truths!

God and His Son, given to us as a gift, a babe wrapped in a manger!

Why do we blow it all up and try to act super human?

Taking two lovely, godly young mothers out to lunch today,

I want to give them a moment to breath and relax...

Helping each other to do things in a way that breed love and family!

Is your Husband feeling the comfort and joy coming from you?

Is your home peaceful and Christmas softly playing in the background?

Do you have a few sweets in the freezer?

Have you watched Christmas movies as a family!

Have you read the Christmas story yet?

Well, no worries...

Just enjoy this most wonderful time of the year!

Give Your Husband what he really wants for Christmas

YOU...

Give Your Children what they really need for Christmas

YOU...

We are a family, because God put us together!

We are part of God's family if you are His child!

Blessings, to each of you!

Take a deep breath and sing;

JOY to the world, the Lord has come!

Just file away all those  wonderful Christmas ideas for next year!

Merry Christmas

Living From Glory To Glory

A Cookie Formula...

 Sugar and Butter And A Few Cups Of Flour + Love = Cookies

Just A thought from my heart to yours today!

Cookies and gifts galore, or very simple and quaint...

I think many of us have looked at the simple and sweet things

 That makes Christmas special!

Spend time in the kitchen baking and decorating is so very therapeutic;

We need the warmth and the feel of dough in our hands...

Stirring and cracking and measuring and rolling out the dough

Then bring out the cherished cookie cutters. So many shapes 

Stars and Bells And Angels, And Christmas Tree's

 Can bring comfort and a sense of HOME...

This world was created accurately and with form. No element missing.

We have a recipe for cookies that bring a few simple elements together.

That creates a very sweet and simple enjoyment that gives joy.

We can lose sight of what is really important!

Give, and it will be given back;

In smiles and awe, saying this is so good...

Thank you so much for thinking of me!

It is in what we had to everything we do that makes it special!

So many of us together really do change the world;

Maybe for me it is one cookie at a time...

I am what I am by the grace of God!

One cookie One step in His direction daily

Makes a woman very wise!

Okay, it is time to share the name of your favorite cookie that you 

"Bake This Time Of Year"

Thank You ALL for coming to my Home

Living From Glory To Glory...

Roxy

The Candle And Preparing To Be A Homemaker...

The Candle Stick

A candle placed within a candelabra, or a simple candle holder.

Can cause a soft and loving atmosphere.

It has always been a very visual and symbolic picture of being the source of light!

Years ago these were the only source of light used as it was carried from room to room.

I think the use of those tapered candles for the home lighting, were very simple.

Yet they were a major item of a home.

The making of these candles was a very big job and needed to be completed

In a timely fashion. It did take a long process to make them.

They would have to use quality ingredients.

And to also make enough to get through the long winter nights.

I believe when a young maiden fills their Hope Chest;

They know that they will need a strong and sturdy candle holder!

Having the actual candles will be an ongoing need.

But the holder was something that needed to be unbreakable,

Yet, lovely and functional!

And as a contrast

We are carriers of the light as lady's we must shine with love.

We will need to be strong;

And not easily broken or haphazardly put together.

One thing we can be certain of as we walk and live out our calling;

We can either be a bright and happy light that fills a room with joy.

Or a dark shadow of doubt and worry.

We must try to be a positive light for others to see the love of Jesus in us!

For He has asked us to let this light shine…

Keep your candles and candlesticks handy!

For as soon as the sun starts to set we will need them to make

All the rooms of our hearts bright and filled with light.

I have always loved how the word tells us to expose the darkness!

Allow the Lord to work in your heart to keep the flame flickering brightly!

He is our only HOPE…

Doing Life Together "I'll Be Home For Christmas If Only In My Dreams"...

 

Doing Life Together...

We all know that doing things with another is so much easier and enjoyable!

It can even be a very simple task or even the hard things;

Doing it with someone we love or care about is so much better.

When we have someone to talk and perform a job with just makes the

Burden lighter or easier!

We were not created to be alone!

But rather to do life with our families...

Just having another person in our homes can help drive the quiet away.

And believe me, I love my peace and quiet!

But when you have someone to eat with or to do some baking with;

It just makes life special!

When you are young and your children are young you never even think about

Being alone or by yourself for hours or even days at a time.

But trust me as you become an empty nester or just are in a new season.

Or the worst emptiness is the loss of a loved one!

We need our loved ones close or to live close!

We need holidays spent with our multi-generational families.

We need each and every generation;

They all bring a dynamic that is needed!

Strength

Wisdom

Laughter

God told Adam, It is not good for man to be alone;

So God created him a helper...

Look, we all need to be a helper and to have a helper!

I am not just referring to husband and wife here...

I say this because this is the time of year that loss and loneliness is at its peak.

When we are alone during the most wonderful season of all;

That loneliness can be so heavy and profound!

I might not be experiencing this myself, but I can assure you all of this,

Someone close or far is experiencing this...

And if we are not receptive to this in others lives, we will become cold!

Just because your days and lives are busy and full, does not mean

Others are not feeling lonely or forgotten about!

I love that song that sings this chorus

" I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams"

Some people have lost their dreams and spunk for life...

We need to be aware of those that are in loneliness!

Also, learning the fine art of helping others!

It is as easy as a phone call...

A letter or a funny card...

Asking them to come over to bake...

Or taking a small token or gift to them...

Praying for them...

Ignoring them is not an option!

Being too busy is not an excuse!

Look, we do not have to do it all, but we all need to do our part!

Singing...

I'll Be Home For Christmas Song
If Only In My Dreams

Home For The Holidays

Merry Christmas
Roxy

How To Make A Crocheted Snowflake Ornament...

 How to  make a Crochet Snowflake!

Here are a few of the snowflakes I have made!

I find it very relaxing and it is a small project that can be completed in a sitting!

I used a very lovely white with a bit of silvery thread in it!

It sparkles and looks very festive.

I made one for each of my grandchildren...

I downloaded this video link

 And I can pull it up if I have forgotten how to make them.

I made a few different ones and I liked this pattern best!

It has the nice points on it and I also did a chain link to be able to hang it!

You can make these on long winter evenings and have them ready for next year!

Tell me if you give this pattern a whirl!

Crochet Snowflake


While teaching in a live class, we decided to wing making a snowflake together. This is what we came up with. It’s really simple but looks so pretty.


You can use your own yarn stash to make these little snowflakes
Size H Crochet Hook, 5.0 mm
Instructions
Ch 4. Join with Slip Stitch to beginning Ch to form a ring.
Ch 3, dc into the ring, ch 3. *2 dc into ring, ch 3. Repeat * around. There should be 6 sets of 2 dc between each ch 3. Join with a slip stitch to top of beg ch 3.
Slip stitch across top of 2 dc in round 2. Then slip stitch into ch 3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc into same ch 3 space, ch 1. *4 dc into next ch 3 space, ch 1. Repeat * around. Slip slip stitch to top of beginning ch 3.
Slip stitch across the top of the 4 dc in round 3. The slip stitch into ch 1 space. *Ch 5, slip stitch to same ch 1 space, ch 5, slip stitch to ch 1 space, ch 7, slip stitch to chain 1 space, ch 5, slip stitch to chain 1 space, ch 5, slip stitch to ch 1 space. (There will be a total of 5 loops coming out in the same chain 1 space. Slip Stitch across the top of the next 4 dc’s and repeat * around. Join with with a slip stitch to final chain 1 space. Fasten off.


Click the link below for the directions;

A Crochted Snowflake Ornament

Here are three of them together!

Blessings to each and every one of you!