Enjoy!!!

No matter if you're going to party tonight or have a quiet evening at home.  

Enjoy a safe New Year's Eve 2014.

and

Happy Quilting in 2015

Sunday---Precious Promises

Listen, and I will teach you what wise men have said.  Study their teachings, and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.  I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.  I have written down thirty sayings for you.  They contain knowledge and good advice, and will teach you what the truth really is.  Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.

#1.  Don't take advantage of the poor just because you can; don't take advantage of those who stand helpless in court.  The Lord will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs.  Proverbs 22: 17-23 Good News Bible

First Christmas with Parker

What a wonderful day.  We had a fun packed afternoon.  Parker, Cole, Mom and Dad came over around 3:00pm.  They joined other members of the family for a gift exchange and a soup buffet.  The gift exchange was mostly about Parker.  He had more gifts under the tree than anyone expected.  So many great toys, but of course the wrapping paper, bows and boxes were the real hit.

Exactly how does this work, Mom?

Interesting!!!

I think I've got it!!!

I need a drink break after all this.

After this photo with Mom, Brother and Family Friend (Karen holding Parker), the cute little Christmas outfit turned into a wet mess.  Parker made his way to the utility room without being noticed and played in the dog water.  The simple gifts in life are always the best.

For the past few years (8 to be exact), I have served a soup buffet on Christmas evening.  We all so enjoy the relaxed nature of a simple light meal.  This year the buffet had a Mexican Chicken Soup, Oklahoma Steak Soup and Broccoli Cheese with an assortment of breads and cheesecake for dessert. 

***The poinsettia quilt on the back of the love seat was made by my Mom in the 1960's.  I find a place for it every Christmas.  Adds a perfect pop of red on the white love seat.  Happy Quilting!

Merry Christmas

Sunday---Precious Promises

May God, the source of hope fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13 Good News Bible

Sunday---Precious Promises

The grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. Romans 5:15 KJV

Stockings Are Hung--Somewhat!!!

Today was the day I had the house to myself and I had a choice.  Finish the Christmas decorating or work on a quilt  project I've been thinking about for a couple of days.  I chose Christmas.  This is our first Christmas with Parker (10 month old grandson).  So coming up with decorations that would be Parker Proof was a challenge. We usually have a large tree in the corner by the fireplace, but Parker is now in his discovery mode and a very fast crawler.  So after many ideas and suggestions from friends.  I decided a small tree on the top of the dry bar would be best.  

As I look around the room this little change is really very nice.  I notice too, that without the large tree and the rearranging of furniture, it allows for more open space for play and fun.   It will be more enjoyable to watch play than a tree.  So the stocking are hung and I'm ready for all the excitement our little Parker will give us this year and many years to come.  Have an enjoyable weekend and Happy Quilting!

Sunday---Precious Promises

This, then, is how you should pray:  Our Father in heaven:  May your holy name be honored; may your Kingdom come; may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us today the food we need.  Forgive us the wrongs we have done as we forgive the wrongs that other have done to us.  Do not bring us to hard testing but keep us safe from the Evil One.  "If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive others then your Father will not forgive the wrongs you have done."

Matthew 6: 9-15  Good News Bible