We went to our first Christmas Party on Sunday

We didn't take a ride over the weekend like we usually do because we went to our first Christmas party of the this year.  Getting together with both sides of the family means so much to us, so this one was with Dewey's ex-wife's family...It's always wonderful to visit with them all since we've been friends for more than 28 yrs.  Dewey's kids know I think of their mom as another sister...she's a real delight so we've always done things together whether it be shopping for them or just going out for lunch!
Joanne's sister Sherree, and her hubby, Ken were our hosts for this party, and we sure weren't disappointed.  Not only did we get to see many relatives, but it was the first time we'd seen their new home.  They own 3 exercise gyms so have been out of town while setting up one of them.  This home is more like a a mansion...their sense of style is awesome, and they went all out decorating for Christmas...5 full sized trees in different rooms.  I was just taken back by the beautiful of it all.  The food was wonderful....I will share some photos soon, (still have to figure out how to download from my cell) hehehe

I did find out that Ken had given big bucks to Breast Cancer awareness through the band, Chicago and was invited to sing with them.  What an awesome experience it was for him...you can here his wife screaming in the background too..hehehe
This is where you can hear it too... http://youtu.be/rXusrG1gveU  For some reason I wasn't able to share by clicking share with Blogger...sigh...I know I"m doing something wrong...nothing new..ehehhe!!!
Have a great week, and stay warm.  It's in the 20's here today!!!

We are celebrating the Birth of Jesus!

My sister Mary has been sharing scripture from the Bible this past week for each day of Advent leading up to the Birth Of our Christ Jesus...Many of you have already visited her blog, but if you haven't I would incourage you do as she's a gift from God in that she's being used by HIM to help many of us deal with issues of everyday life.  She's such a wonderful example of a woman who's been giving her complete heart to her (and our) Abba Father to further her walk with HIM. She can be found  http://www.asplendidadventure.blogspot.com/ 

Now I'd like to add that I'm enjoying waking in the mornings finding a comfortable place to have my quiet time reading God's Word...there's no other please to see just how much He loves us!!!  My heart has been changing for a time now finding the more I give it all to HIM the more I feel safe and secure...even in these hard times where my hubby's business isn't making enough to cover his expenses we feel blessed to have what we do have...we continue to try to help others who are less fortunate then we are..that's what it's all about isn't it??  I am making little Christmas paintings to give as gifts to friends, and family...getting together to celebrate the birth of Christ is much more important than any gift we could purchase...that's what truly matters!   May each of you find a way to reach out and give of yourselves.  A hug, and smile..you'll feel so much better yourself...I promise.  Blessings to all who happen by here!!!  I so enjoy hearing from you.
Now for a couple photos of paintings I finished this morning!!!

Today brought lots of rain, but I'm just thankful it wasn't a bunch of snow...we are expecting some on Sunday tho!!  I've had an awesome creative day today...here are a couple little paintings on watercolor paper I've done then framed for special friends and neighbors.  Not nearly enough for all those I want to give to, but it's a start...Happy creating to all my friends!!! Blessings.((hugs too))

I also wanted to share this very special Christmas Cactus most of which was from a little clipping of our Dad's that I took just after he passed away.  That has been a very long time..over 17 yrs...at first I only had 1 bloom the first year, and one each year for at least 10 yrs...I have all those dried blooms in a dish...in the last couple years it's been blooming on one side or the other...(I did add another cactus to it to make it full about 5 yrs ago)  this is the very first for this year...and it looks like it may bloom all over this time...what an awesome rememberance of our Dad...he loved plants!!!

Ahhh a beautiful Sunday morning!

Sun is shining gloriously this Sunday morning.. Time to get ready for Church...didn't think I would be going again this week cuz of a bad headache (sinus) and hip not working right, but I said "Satan get out of here...I'm not listening!  My Father in Heaven will move my feet and get me going...and He has for He knows I need to fellowship with other Christians as often as possible...don't you feel that way??  I've had to sleep in the recliner most of the night for the past couple weeks...and that's ok..at least it eases the pain in my hip and legs...whatever it takes to make each day bright and sunny just as it is today...I wanted to share a painting I just finished that represents Fall and God's awesome blessings I feel...Have a wonderful day know God's in control...we are his saints who are under his GRACE!!!  Blessings...

Whimsical Wednsday Wk2

Wednesday the 17th was the 2nd Wk of participating in this fun blog

http://dthaase.blogspot.com/2010/11/make-sure-you-check-out-more-whimsy-tab.html 
This is a 5x7 acrylic painting on canvasboard..

Blue Monday at Smiling Sally's blog

Good morning!

I have joined in the fun where anything BLUE can be shared each Monday moring!

This lovely CasAdes Clown was given to me for Christmas

Many years ago by my Bro Bill and his lovely wife Brenda!

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Some little Christmas paintings I've created!

This one is the one my hubby liked and wants me to do a large canvas for our home.

Loved doing this. Acrylic on canvasboard, Happy Santa

Another 8x10 acrylic on canvasboard called, Jolly Santa

Top of the mornin to each of you!!!

While at the Potter's House Retreat last month I was introduced to several  awesome arthurs one being Jan Johnson..I  received two (used) books from Amazon yesterday,  and am finding  she's really easy to read.   Those two books are, Living a Purposefull Life and Enjoying the presence of God.   I have to admit I was never much of a reader growing up, however I'm finding how important it is reading not only factual books, but those written by people all over the world who've been touched by God, and how their personal relationship with HIM have grown.  Would each of you who visit my blog share with me some of the books you've enjoyed and that's been a real inspiration in your life?