We went to deliver Christmas presents to Dakota, Bella and Erin. During our visit Dakota brought out a Fedora he had. He gave it to Papaw to try on. WOW! I really like the looks of it on you! It needs to be a little bigger in size, but I like it! 1/7/25

Sitting under the mistletoe (Pale-green, fairy mistletoe), One last candle burning low, All the sleepy dancers gone, Just one candle burning on, Shadows lurking everywhere: Some one came, and kissed me there. Walter de la Mare (1873-1956

Shut in from all the world without, We sat the clean-winged hearth about, Content to let the north-wind roar In baffled rage at pane and door, While the red logs before us beat The frost-line back with tropic heat. John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–92)

Journaling reads: Your majestic beauty Brings such joy to our home No prettier tree could be found No matter how far we’d roam The baubles and lights do twinkle And some ornaments are quite old You sparkle and shine so brightly Your warmth banishes the cold Adapted from, Ode to a Christmas Tree...

Oh! Christmas wreath upon the wall, ’Neath memory’s tender spell A wondrous charm doth o’er thee fall, And round thy beauty dwell. — Anna de Brémont (1864-1922)

Done for the Day 12 Christmas/Winter Song Lyrics Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-12-christmas-winter-song-lyrics-challenge.40976/ Lyrics 1. Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let Earth receive her King; Let ev'ry Heart prepare him room, And Heav'n and nature...

Done for the Day 9 ATC Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-9-artist-trading-cards-atc-challenge.40974/#post-728849

Lyrics: 1. Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire...

I saw this poem in my Daily Almanac email today. While it has a good message, it brought to mind an even greater message from a song I remembered singing in the choir when we attended the Addyston Baptist Church back in the 80’s and 90’s. The song is “Ring the Bells” by Harry Bollback. I love...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Right side Large Photo: Even though she is a duller color than the Mister, Mrs. Bluebird is still pretty and visits the birdbath for a drink quite frequently. 12/23/23 Photos from top center around: Abby came home with...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

This turned out to be very busy, but I like all of the goodies to look at! Left side Large Photo: A beautiful, male bluebird enjoying the water in the bird bath. He saw us watching him through the kitchen window and watched us just as closely as we did him. 12/1/23 Photos from top center...

Scrap Your Story Templates by Lilach Oren Dreaming of a white Christmas kit & Wordart pack by et designs

CHRISTMAS DAY THE KIT by Regina Falango CHRISTMAS DAY ADD ON by Regina Falango CHRISTMAS DAY ACCENTS by Regina Falango CHRISTMAS DAY MORE by Regina Falango

Every year I try to do a LO about The Salvation Army Christmas work. This is my church and near and dear to my heart. This photo is the cover of the 1935 War Cry, The Salvation Army's magazine. The only thing special about the LO is that I Posterized the photo.

Background is Artsy paper 02 in Multiply mode over Artsy paper 03

When I saw these beautiful stiletto heels ornaments in Hobby Lobby, I knew I had to have a pair. This is my first Christmas back at home with Daddy. I tried to put something on the tree, that was unique to each of the people dear to Daddy. A doll for Aunt Pat, a gnome for Kim, service ornaments...