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chocolate-studded Grand Marnier ice cream and a dark chocolate orange soufflé
I think I have shared about my dad’s consumable only Christmas present rule before. In keeping with that I told him I wanted a bottle of Grand Marnier for Christmas, since I always use substitutes for...
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roar
I have been reading out loud to my girls the Judy Moody series. Judy is a moody little girl and I think my kiddos are starting to see the humor in her swings, in which she famously voices her...
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twinkle, twinkle, little star
Sometimes when he works on the weekend, I just cherish those extra moments of play and motherhood! Twinkle little star bowl pictured with my favorite mother goose book illustrated by sylvia long.
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handmade harvest
I can’t believe we’re already in November! These are my handmade pumpkins, I shared in October, when they were still wet clay. These hollow gourds were thrown on the wheel then hand carved to give...
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fall habit
It turned wet, cold and rainy this week. The snow will be along shortly. I’m grabbing an extra mug of coffee this morning and keeping warm. I’ve been reading habit.
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mocha brownie ice cream
Aaah I am getting behind, I think I am actually going to be relieved when I reach the end of the year and the goal! Luckily I have a few parties coming up where I can whip up a few batches of ice...
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provisions in the waiting
Ever sick of waiting? Wondering what else can possible go wrong? We have been looking for a second vehicle, after 9 years of sharing one car – it’s time. After months of looking through used...
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counting ponies
New bedding for the girls – an early birthday present. I really wanted something colorful and something that they could grow with, nothing too babyish. We are all thrilled with these! They remind me...
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apple pie ice cream
I made this last week for “medium” Sarah’s welcome party. We already know a “big” Sarah and a “little” Sarah so our new SpringHill friend may have a new nickname, like it or not. We work with the...
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Christmas sale
I have lots of pieces in progress, available the first week of December, just in time for my first open house! I am excited to decorate and see everything out! I will be closing my online shop for...
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entering rest
“God’s “rest” is the splendid, vibrant benefit of His salvation. Rest for you, in God’s purpose, is fulfillment of all that He created you to be and do in the atmosphere of relationship with Him. It...
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What I learned from a year of blogging
I just finished my first year of blogging! This is a great milestone for me because it is not the first time I tried. I registered this blog in 2009, but in two years I wrote 2 post, with probably as...
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Bethlehem block
I’ve had O little town of Bethlehem in my head since last Christmas when I sang all the verses out of an old hymnal. The words are so powerful and meaningful. This is the verse that just clung to my...
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recharging
We had a beautiful Thanksgiving. We have a long tradition of logging hours in the cold mid-west kitchen followed by “stuffing.” I was so thankful for a chance to rest and re-charge this year with our...
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peppermint ice cream
The snow has returned… last year I found a code that made “snow” appear on your blog. It automatically shut off after the holidays so I guess I never deleted it, but it’s that time of year again. I...
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open house
It was so delightful to host my own open house and little christmas shop this year. I love people coming to our home and am so thankful for the friends who stopped by to check out my artwork and give...
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Hark the glad sound!
One of my friends stopped by this weekend to show me her completely unique Christmas cards she is making this year. She saw my Bethlehem print and when she heard this song it inspired her own design....
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sugar plum fairy cupcakes…
We have double birthdays in December. Therefore, I have been baking up a storm for birthdays, the holidays and classroom parties. It all kinds of swirls together, my older child asked for gingerbread...
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the exchange…
The annual cookie exchange with my SpringHill ladies – always one of the best parties of the year. I exchanged ice cream for cookies this year the choices were; gingerbread, peppermint, mint...
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beauty of silence
“Peace is first of all the art of being.” - Henri J.M. Nouwen There is a stillness this week, it feels like Christmas but the pace has slowed. I have a Christmas tree up and a poinsettia on the...
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