Everyday Life...: Christmas Blog Challenge

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Days 17 & 18

Days 17 & 18

and

Share a picture of yourself and your loved ones....

I've been ultra-slack over the past week and have not blogged at all. I'm going to finish up this blog challenge with two posts rolled into one, and call it a wrap....

Our tree for 2011...I only put up and decorated one this year.

Everyone in the family was so surprised!

Our children: MJ, Lawren, Josh, and Charles....

My sweetheart and me....ILY, Chuck..

Merry Christmas everyone...

Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 16

Day 16

Show us your inside Christmas decorations

Our mantle with stockings and Santa collection....

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 15

Day 15

Show us your outside Christmas decorations

I'm sad to admit but we have done no decorating so far, so I have no outside Christmas decorations....boooo me! :(

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 14

Day 14

Most meaningful or best gift ever received

Over the years, I've received a lot of wonderful gifts. These are some of the most meaningful and memorable:

- replacement Winthrop College ring
- diamond engagement ring
- Wizard of Oz Christmas ornaments
- bookcase my brother built
- an airline ticket to Berkeley, CA
- washer and dryer (wedding gifts)

- my children
- my husband
- the love of my family and friends

I am truly thankful for all of the gifts,

tangible and intangible, that I've been given.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 13

Day 13

Favorite holiday movie/TV special

Too bad Chuck is not answering this question....he LOVES Christmas movies and TV shows! I do too, but not to the extent that he does. He will watch the same movies and shows over and over each season....

My favorite holiday movies are:

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Home Alone

The Santa Clause

My favorite holiday TV shows are:

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Frosty the Snowman

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

What are some of your favorites??

Monday, December 12, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 12

Day 12

Favorite Christmas cookie recipe

Gingersnaps

1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups self-rising flour
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ground cloves
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 t. ginger

Cream sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy. Add molasses and beaten egg. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour and spices together and add to creamed mixture. Blend together carefully so that all ingredients are well mixed.

Roll small portions of dough between palms of hands into small balls, about the size of a small walnut. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, bake 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies flatten out as they bake. When they are baked, remove at once from cookie sheet and cool on wire cake rack. Makes about 5 dozen.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 11

Day 11

Show us your church at Christmas

Our church is always decorated beautifully at Christmas. Here are a few pictures that I took this morning.

Our Sunday school classes' Advent wreath..

FUMC sanctuary Chrismon tree..

The alter with the new blue paraments, dedicated
in memory of Madison..

Poinsettias in memory and in honor of loved ones..

Our nativity scene, in memory of Ward Hubbard..

So beautiful....

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 10

Day 10

Favorite Christmas song, carol, or hymn

Please Come Home for Christmas - The Eagles

Christmas in Dixie - Alabama

Away in a Manger

Silent Night

Mary Did You Know?

Joy to the World

O Come All Ye Faithful

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer

Up on the Housetop

Friday, December 9, 2011

Christmas Blog Challenge - Day 9

Day 9

Favorite Christmas Party Snack

I love making and serving holiday snacks and goodies....

and here are a few favorites!

SAUSAGE BALLS

1 lb. hot Jimmy Dean sausage
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated

3 c. Bisquick

Mix with hands until smooth. Form into small balls, put on cookie sheet and bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees.

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts

Combine all ingredients. Transfer to a baking and serving dish. Bake at 425°F until bubbly.

EASY CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW FUDGE

4 c. sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)

1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow cream

1 c. chopped walnuts; optional

Melt butter in large pan and stir in milk and sugar; bring to a boil (234 degrees for soft ball stage) and cook, while stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes; remove from heat and pour mixture over combined chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and nuts in large bowl. Stir thoroughly and pour into buttered 9 x 13 inch pan. Cool and keep refrigerated until cutting. Makes 3 pounds.