~* Jesus Is The Reason For The Season *~

~* A Blogging Break *~

Dear friends, I always appreciate your visits and sweet words! I just wanted to let you know that I am taking a little bit of a blogging break. There are many things I need to do for my family and they need my undivided attention at this time. I hope to get my decorating done soon so I will be able to show you my Christmas decorating before the end of this year!

I decided to post a picture of the barn that was taken several weeks ago when we had snow. Although there are no horses housed in the barn at this time, there will be some coming to live there this spring...my dd is very excited about that!

Thank you for stopping by.

p.s. I promise that I will get back to my regular visiting and posting once we are into the new year!

~* A Christmas Version of Corinthians 13 *~

This poem was in our church bulletin last year and I thought it was so good that I had to share it with you!

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If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I am just another decorator.

If I slave away in the kitchen, baking Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging beautifully adorned table, but do not show love to my family, I am just another cook.

If I work in the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing homes and give all that I have to charity, but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.

If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata, but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.

Love stops cooking to hug the child.

Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband.

Love is kind, though harried and tired.

Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordinated china and table linens.

Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of he way, but is thankful they are there to be in the way.

Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return, but rejoices in giving to those who can't.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails.

Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust, but giving the gift of love will endure!

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Glad you enjoyed my "Getting To Know Me Post"!

~* Getting To Know All About Me *~

Thank you so much for your sweet comments about my bathroom decorating. I appreciate all of you taking the time to visit me!

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I received the following e-mail from my friend, Patti, and wanted to share my responses with all of you, to help you get to know me a little better. If you feel like participating, then please let me know so I can go to your blog and read your answers!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Kim Novak...movie star from the 60's

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? a couple of days ago

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? it's not too bad

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? lebanon balogna

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 1 daughter

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? probably...I get along rather well with myself!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? oh sure...all of the time!

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? no way!!!!!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAl? Quaker 100% Natural Granola

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no, since I mostly wear slip-on shoes

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
I may not be physically strong but I've gone through a lot of things that have made me strong on the inside!

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? DQ Peppermint Chip blizzard

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Whether they seem happy or not.

15. RED OR PINK? red...barn red to be exact

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOU? nothing really...I'm happy with me...okay, you got me...I wish I was a little bit taller...I'm 5'2".

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My parents

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE WHO READS THIS TO RESPOND? Sure, if they want to

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? blue jeans and no shoes...I never wear shoes in the house.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Archer Farms Butter Toffee

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? nothing...I'm enjoying the silence

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Barn Red

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? cinnamon

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My Neighbor, Bonnie

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes, I do...very much!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? softball and volleyball (my dd plays these sports)

27. HAIR COLOR? brown

28. EYE COLOR? brown

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? no

30. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? pizza, especially from Jioio's...I could eat their pizza every day!

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Hallmark's "Pictures of Hollis Woods"

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? peach

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? I really like both...I can't choose!

35. HUGS OR KISSES? hugs

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? carrot cake

37. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Borrower's (kid's book)

38. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? a kitty in a basket

39. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST LAST NIGHT? Rules of Engagement

40. FAVORITE SOUND? laughter

41. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles...I loved Yellow Submarine when I was small...the Beatles did sing that song, right???

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Florida

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? no

44. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Ligonier

45. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO READING? everyone's

One of my favorite pictures of me, my Mom and Dad...I was around 6 years old.