2013: 2300 Posts til Christmas

[Jolly O'Leary]

Just had a memory flash. When I was growing up, my mother used to leave the nativity set out until Easter.... Might do that this year....we need the inspiration and reminder that God is in control no matter how things look on the outside.

[kiwidogy_max]

That is a wonderful idea Jennifer! I will do that! We should think about more than just at Christmas time.

[Jolly O'Leary]

That is a wonderful idea Jennifer! I will do that! We should think about more than just at Christmas time.

noticed on the calendar that Easter is March 31 this year. Another reason the song says Christmas last until Easter because it is usually still winter in Sweden at Easter time.

[Noel+]

Just had a memory flash. When I was growing up, my mother used to leave the nativity set out until Easter.... Might do that this year....we need the inspiration and reminder that God is in control no matter how things look on the outside.

We did that one year when the children were very young. Now it is more complex, to explain to them how Jesus died for all of us. My oldest finally stated this past year that it meant Jesus forgave 'all the people who ever hurt him at once'. He was struggling with a friend's hurtful remarks and was a bit overwhelmed thinking about how God could forgive everyone. I usually have an empty cross to prompt discussions.

In early March, I always put out a toddler size Jesus and the wise men, explaining the Bible account of how they found Jesus when he was a toddler.

Step by step as we build our faith, I pray, for all the children in our family.

[Noel+]

That is a wonderful idea Jennifer! I will do that! We should think about more than just at Christmas time.

noticed on the calendar that Easter is March 31 this year. Another reason the song says Christmas last until Easter because it is usually still winter in Sweden at Easter time.

That's a great point Jennifer! I noticed you changed your avatar again - very cute!

[Noel+]

That is a wonderful idea Jennifer! I will do that! We should think about more than just at Christmas time.

Absolutely kiwidogy. We need to think of Jesus every day and especially at Easter too.

[Noel+]

My DH just found Nanny McPhee films on ABC Family. The first one has Christmas in it and my kiddies are thrilled. Hope the 2nd one is good because our day will be filled with both films!

[Jolly O'Leary]

That is a wonderful idea Jennifer! I will do that! We should think about more than just at Christmas time.

That's a great point Jennifer! I noticed you changed your avatar again - very cute!

Hubby did it, it only works for him. He has the Christmas magic.

[Noel+]

So nice he spreads his Christmas magic around for toy!

[CandyKane]

Enjoyed church services this morning. Afterwards we packed up the Christmas trees and all the decorations. Kinda sad but I'm kinda glad to see the old going out. Ready for the new. Prayers that 2013 is a blessed year for all!

[Noel+]

Enjoyed church services this morning. Afterwards we packed up the Christmas trees and all the decorations. Kinda sad but I'm kinda glad to see the old going out. Ready for the new. Prayers that 2013 is a blessed year for all!

Hi sweet CandyKane - so glad your Christmas was fulfilling, and you've set your heart for new beginnings. You're a blessing to know my online friend!

Wishing you a 2013 complete with health, joy and great peace!

[kiwidogy_max]

Slight change of plans... We will be taking down the Christmas decorations on Tuesday this week. My girlfriend really wants the living room rearranged back to normal so we can put the books into our new bookcase (which we had ordered in October). I can see her point, but it is still kind if sad.

This little community is a great help in keeping the christmas spirit alive all year!

[kiwidogy_max]

I am going to my brothers house tonight for a little New Years Eve party. It will be a low key affair, which will be perfect for me! Then we will have Christmas with my other brother and cousin on the weekend. The fun continues!!

[Jolly O'Leary]

Enjoyed church services this morning. Afterwards we packed up the Christmas trees and all the decorations. Kinda sad but I'm kinda glad to see the old going out. Ready for the new. Prayers that 2013 is a blessed year for all!

Amen. Hubby was asking me if there were any new big screen christmas movies this year?

Wishing all my Christmas friends a safe and happy new year! May we all have a better 2013!

[Noel+]

Slight change of plans... We will be taking down the Christmas decorations on Tuesday this week. My girlfriend really wants the living room rearranged back to normal so we can put the books into our new bookcase (which we had ordered in October). I can see her point, but it is still kind if sad.

This little community is a great help in keeping the christmas spirit alive all year!

Yes, it is kinda sad when we take down the Christmas decorations. I'll starting on the 2nd also but it will take a couple of days. I have to linger over memories as I pack items. And I so agree about CAY keeping Christmas alive in our hearts all year long!

[Noel+]

I am going to my brothers house tonight for a little New Years Eve party. It will be a low key affair, which will be perfect for me! Then we will have Christmas with my other brother and cousin on the weekend. The fun continues!!

Those are fun plans, kiwidogy! Enjoy! Wishing you, and yours, a healthy, prosperous and joyful 2013!

[Noel+]

Enjoyed church services this morning. Afterwards we packed up the Christmas trees and all the decorations. Kinda sad but I'm kinda glad to see the old going out. Ready for the new. Prayers that 2013 is a blessed year for all!

Amen. Hubby was asking me if there were any new big screen christmas movies this year?

Wishing all my Christmas friends a safe and happy new year! May we all have a better 2013!

Wishing all CAY members a healthy, joyful and prosperous 2013! And may we celebrate Christmas in our hearts all year long!

[Noel+]

Our temperatures dropped last night and its 60F in the house! Now it feels more Christmasy! Time to turn the heat on..........

[Noel+]

Our New Year's Eve plans are simple: we're staying at home. The kiddos are very sad there are no more Christmas movies on television, so more dvd time this day/night. Afterwards, its the last cup of eggnog, some sentimental reminiscing, and much gratitude for a loving God in our lives. Bless you all............

[tinseltown]

Happy New Year to you all We are going out tonight to an olde worldly resturant nearby . May God bless all of you with peace , health and prosperity I will take my decs down on the 7th of January as they celebrate the epiphany here on the 6th , which still gives me a few days . Im so sad when i take my decs down , like saying goodbye to an old friend but glad to see the countdown already . Be blessed all of you , so glad i found this site p.s have 16 for dinner tomorrow and a monster piece of pork to cook so up at 6am xxxxxx