Monday, December 14, 2015

Hello Again....

Please forgive my extended absence - it's so nice to be back!  Our family has been working, schooling and generally keeping the home fires burning.  We have weathered a few wind storms (we were none the worse for wear), helped neighbors manage power outages and kept our local grocery store in hot coffee (nothing beats a wood cookstove!).  Now, we are busy making candy for Christmas, trying to finish school for the year (we'll be back at the books in January) and preparing for a dance that we are hosting at our local community center.  I'll keep you posted on the happenings......

Now, some photo's of our nativity.  We have been collecting "Willow Tree" for a number of years, adding to it every Christmas season.  Generally, I clean off a shelf, and set the nativity safely out of the way, but I've really always wanted it front and center.  This year, I tried something new - I used and old galvanized beehive top and, with double-sided tape, secured the Willow Tree to the hive top and placed it in the middle of our living room coffee table.  It worked like a charm!  Now the children and the dog can bump into the table, yet the nativity holds fast.  I'm thrilled! 

When they saw the Star they REJOICED exceedingly with Great JOY.
Matthew 2:10




11 comments:

  1. I'm glad to hear everything is going well for you. You have been missed.
    Chemechie

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  2. I am happy to see you post and let us all know that you and your family are well.
    Your nativity is beautiful and sets the tone for a Christmas focused the gift of redemption given by our God: Jesus Christ.
    Blessings to you and your house.
    Sidetracksusie

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  3. Enola is back! Halleluiah! We missed you. Glad to hear that all is well.

    Montana Guy and Montana Gal

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  4. Nice to hear from you and that all is well. Thanks for the photos. Just beautiful.

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  5. Enola,

    Welcome back, good to hear the family is well. Love your Nativity!

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  6. Nice to hear from you again! That's a beautiful nativity set.

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  7. So happy to hear that life is going well for you and yours. I miss your posts and words of wisdom but understand the absence. Wishing you and the family a very blessed Christmas. SJ in Vancouver BC Canada

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  8. Thank you! Glad you are back and well. LOVE, Love, love the nativity.

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  9. Merry Christmas! It's great to hear from you again. I figured you were busy with family and homestead life; makes me appreciate all the more the time you take to post!

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  10. Merry Christmas!! It good to hear from you, and hear that you and your family are still hanging in there.

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  11. Just lovely. thanks for sharing.

    A.jones

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