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2008 Ends in Snowy Whiteness

Posted on December 31, 2008 by allyanne

  I woke up this morning before it was fully light, and after peaking out through the blinds, was happy to see the white world. I have never lost that child-like delight in going to bed with grass and waking … Continue reading →

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Love You Much Valentine Bundle Class

Posted on December 31, 2008 by allyanne

What better time of year is there to express your love and appreciation to your family and friends than Valentine

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Christmas 2008. Don’t Get Sick.

Posted on December 26, 2008 by allyanne

So maybe this wasn't the Christmas of my dreams. It wasn't a nightmare Christmas either. But parts of it came close. Like the throwing up on Christmas Eve part. That was bad. Definitely NOT dreamy. But here were some parts … Continue reading →

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Carol Contemplation: Joy to the World!

Posted on December 25, 2008 by allyanne

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heav

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Schley Family Christmas 2008

Posted on December 24, 2008 by allyanne

Aside from the harrowing drive home over ice-slicked roads, we had a great time! This year it was a Chilli Cook-off, which Heidi won. (She's going to post her winning recipe to her blog, www.heidiannie.com soon). And we enjoyed each … Continue reading →

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Cookie Joy

Posted on December 24, 2008 by allyanne

I made cookies with the twerps on Monday. It was one of the most fun things I've done all season! The aprons were my idea, the chef hats theirs. They made beautiful cookies!

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Carol Contemplation: Silent Night

Posted on December 24, 2008 by allyanne

Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright 'Round yon virgin, Mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent Night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories … Continue reading →

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Carol Contemplation: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

Posted on December 23, 2008 by allyanne

Hark! the herald angels sing,"Glory to the new born King,peace on earth, and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled!"Joyful, all ye nations rise,join the triumph of the skies;with th' angelic host proclaim,"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"Hark! the herald angels sing,"Glory to … Continue reading →

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Quick gift idea

Posted on December 22, 2008 by allyanne

Here is a quick idea for people who need just a little something to add to a gift, or you could make a set and that would be a great present!   I took some photos I had of Aidan, and … Continue reading →

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Carol Contemplation: O Holy Night

Posted on December 22, 2008 by allyanne

Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the … Continue reading →

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Carol Contemplation: In the Bleak Midwinter

Posted on December 21, 2008 by allyanne

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. Our God, heaven cannot hold Him,nor earth sustain;Heaven and earth shall flee awaywhen He … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Star

Posted on December 20, 2008 by allyanne

  We had lunch today with Luke, Willow, and Aidan! It was so fun to see how much the Ax-man has grown since we last saw him. His hair is the fluffiest, softest, most adorable thatch of nose-tickling goodness that … Continue reading →

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Carol Contemplation: Ding Dong Merrily On High

Posted on December 20, 2008 by allyanne

Ding dong! merrily on high in heav'n the bells are ringing:Ding dong! verily the sky is riv'n with Angel singing.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! E'en so here below, below, let steeple bells be swungen,And "Io, io, io!" by … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Contrast

Posted on December 19, 2008 by allyanne

Oh the weather outside is frightful,   But inside it's just delightful!  

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Carol Contemplation: Angels We Have Heard on High

Posted on December 19, 2008 by allyanne

Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. CHORUS: Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the … Continue reading →

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