Happy New Year



There is something about having a new calendar. I look forward to getting a new Mary Engelbreit calendar every year.




All the pages and dates are clear and ready for what the year will bring. It is sort of like a clean slate!

Now that I have shared my new calendar, you can see I am ready for a new year. I love filling in birthdays and other important dates so it helps me remember those that are special in my life. It also reminds me of important appointments, etc and it is a place I can write down things I want to remember. A new year is a fresh start. You can make changes, start new habits and try new things. I hope whatever you need or want to do works out for you in 2011.
Happy New Year !

Merry Christmas

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the goverment will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Willow Tree Nativity

Nativity carved out of aspen wood from Colorado.

A nativity I had bought for a loved one and now it is mine.

Our first nativity and I think it came from Wal-Mart.

A nativity from a gift exchange many years ago.

We have grown to love the people in WV where we go and help with a children's ministry. This piece is carved from coal and serves as a reminder to pray for others.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. By the way, I like nativities because in all the hustle and bustle, I need to be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.

ETC.

I shared earlier that I had shoulder surgery in late October. I am going to therapy two to three times a week, so it just seems I am not getting as much accomplished. Here are a few things that I have done in the past week. 

This is a cute design called Christmas Frame from Planet Applique. I put it on a white apron and it turned out so adorable.



Several of my friends are grandmothers. I took a clear ornament and filled it with red tinsel and then added the child's name. Finished it with ribbon and here's another gift.

 All of us in Louisiana love a fleur de lis. Put it on a black ornament and add gold ribbon and it is so pretty.

I found these cute ornaments at Pier One. I added the last initial to personalize it and I like it. There are only 12 days until Christmas. I must get busy!