An Extra Large Christmas Update

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Hello again! It's been a busy month of shopping, decking the halls, and preparing for the celebration of Jesus! We're preparing a big ol' Christmas music special that details all the Old Testament prophesies that Christ fulfilled, making a lot of holiday sweets for parties, and making sure that each present gets wrapped. We finally put up our tree a few weeks ago and have enjoyed watching as many Christmas movies as possible before the big day. It's our first Christmas in White House, in our house, with a fireplace, with a dog, and with a new church family. It's been fun looking at last December's blogs to see how much has changed!

 It's been so amazing to study the Christmas story all over again... did you know that swaddling cloths were usually wrapped around each limb? This means that Jesus looked like mummy when he was wrapped as a baby...!  

On another note, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to make these snowflake cookies inspired by this book that Blake's lovely momma gave me. Here's a BIG glimpse of what's been cookin'!
We've been busy wrapping!
 
yea, that big one is for me!! Can't wait!

 some of our favorite ornaments! you gotta love ELVIS- thanks to Miranda!

 the first ornament I purchased for Blake, my rock star shah
 we grew up with traditional nutcrackers all over our fireplace so this guy feels like home
 a wedding gift from a good friend...special
 blame's favorite "snow balls"
Blake's Telecaster!
Ok, here comes cracker candy!
 crackers on a cookie sheet preparing for a hot bath of sugar and butter... good for the soul
 one cup butter and one cup sugar to a boil for five min
 bake at 400 for 8 min
 spread chocolate all over


 mmmm
 then, i made some tempered chocolate for peppermint bark! you have to melt it three different times for it to act right...it was so fun!


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