Done for the Recipe Challenge #4 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-4-recipe.41321/ We were preparing for the winter storm all week. We canceled our family gathering. The snow for us began around 2 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025. On top of the snow was a...

Snow falling and night falling fast, oh, fast In a field I looked into going past. And the ground almost covered smooth in snow, But a few weeds and stubble showing last. –Robert Frost (1874–1963), American poet

Identifying Characteristics: Both sexes’ colors can vary; some can be more grayish or tannish on their chunky body. Head is typically black and white striped with a yellow spot between the eyes. White throat patch, gray face, and small bill. Look for these sparrows in the woods on the forest...

Repent The goodness of God leads you to repentance. Romans 2:4. January 7, 2025 Whiter than snow - Asking forgiveness of our sins makes us clean before our holy God!

I do not like winter. I do not like snow. But, I do like the beauty of the snow-covered winter landscape. For that beauty I am thankful. I can deal with the unpleasant cold weather. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:15

If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes. —Charles A. Lindbergh, American aviator (1902-1974)

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

He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit John 15:5 January 3, 2025 (I used these kits because of the word art and "cold" blue paper included in Lynne’s and the snow and white flower in Amiee’s kit. A brand new year…..winter….a season of renewal! I love the progression of the...

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

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)

Journaling reads: December days can be cold and grey. Today was one such day as we had errands to run. 12/16/24 A foggy day, the dampness clings, The cold seeps in to abuse the bones. A soggy day, a rain’s shower rings With music filled with many tones. Ernestine Northover

In the bleak midwinter frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone: snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. By Robert Frost

Done for the Day 10 Border Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-10-create-a-border-challenge.40884/ Journaling reads: May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full Moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door. -Irish blessing

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