11.30.2014

Our Hallmark Holiday


 Our Hallmark Holiday

Walking down Main Street of a neighboring town tonight, we were surrounded by friends and neighbors following the shepherds to greet the “New Born King.”  It was magical… a memory made that I thought only happened on Television.  But it was real and it was a gift- the first gift of Christmas and the only gift that matters- Jesus Christ. 

Music filled the air as the Count Down began and the small park was illuminated while  the crowd joined in singing Christmas Carols- Silent Night, Joy to the World, and Away in a Manger- A wondrous way to welcome Christmas.

That was the plan -usher in the holidays with the true meaning.  So we took the ride, we bundled up and we rejoiced- we remembered!

The Holiday Season warms us with memories—they come with hot chocolate, cut Christmas trees, warm homemade rolls, delicious, mashed potatoes, fresh baked pie, and don’t forget the fudge.

Rigby and I enjoyed our Thanksgiving Break with our “Fab Five.”  We played and worked.  They will say we worked more.  However, years from now when are gone- hopefully, prayerfully, we pray they will remember the procession to see the baby Jesus. We pray that they will live their lives so as to return to him- that they will take the journey- that they will remember.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Barnwood and Tulips!
Thanksgiving Dinner at Ruby's Inn


Vintage Finds


 Our Thanksgiving Dinner was somewhat non traditional, but it was adventurous.  Enjoy the pics from our photo gallery!

















Thanksgiving Dinner with the Duke
















Our 2014 Christmas Tree









Love these guys!















Look how happy this makes him...
not sure if being out on the ice on a lake that is not completely frozen is the best idea though.  Thankfully, his adventure ended safely!



















Don't forget to stop and enjoy the sunset this holiday season. Heavenly Father is certainly a marvelous creator!  Each day he creates the sunrise to show us his love and then at night he lights the horizon.  I think its his way of hugging us every day... This sunset was the perfect way to end our Thanksgiving Holiday!