Lucia Bride

A tradition we have attended for several years

because we see old friends
because it is a beautiful program
because they have Swedish treats

First some Bible verses 

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Delighted Grandparents 

Much musical talent 

                                        Such a beautiful Church  

Then the next event on the program  begins
        The lights are dimmed  
                 The Lucia Bride enters with her lighted crown 

It is a spectacular presentation 

 Up the street to the Swedish treats 

The reception following 

Memories of past years

I know her ↑

and

I know two of them    ↓

Love seeing these friends every year 

Final piece of Christmas Blessings

Baking night

                                       Baking Night

Aprons washed ironed and ready for action 

Table top ...ready !

Action

One person job

Sometimes two

two person job...  

Two on a task...

Two preparing chocolate kisses 

This could be the best part.

Still working 

Tradition since 1978
with a few new faces
Always lots of fun 

Work is done...

Time for a little Elf 

Bellevue has something to offer

This is a tradition of 13 years and it seems to get a little better every year.

It starts with fun characters handing out lollipops  and there is music
 Christmas music.  And there are crowds of people.  Some line up ahead of time to get a front row viewing, but even if you just hear the music, it is magical.

A little sidewalk entertainment,  Snow Stormers, dressed in white 
and a marching band, and lots of princesses.   

Then right at 7:00 it starts to snow  and out of nowhere come floats...many floats and marching drummers

Tonight, we had little man with us and he got 15 high 5's, many waves and 3 lollipops.  

And it is free !!!
( we went three times )


Merry Christmas 

We are here for a purpose

Just a little story...there are so many...

But today I saw this little man sing his heart out for the Lord

This is Jimmie,
He loves wearing  ties
He loves to sing with gusto
He loves Jesus 

And this little man has an amazing heart in more ways than one.
Before he was a week old, he had open heart surgery.
He is now 4  1/2  +.   The Lord has something for him to do.

While sitting in the Sunday School circle this morning, there were about a dozen children.
A favorite song was requested.

The room was filled with voices
 "I have the joy joy joy joy down in my heart"
then a small voice sang
" Where?"
Down in my heart
the small voice again
" Where?"
Down in my heart

until the chorus

And I'm so happy, so very happy 
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.
(Down in my heart)  small voice  
And I'm so happy, so very happy
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

We get to the second verse
and for line two, an adult voice chimes in
( many of the 11 other children are grinning, some not singing )


And on the chorus
an adult begins to clap in rhythm.
and is joined by a few others

We get to the final verse and
there are several voices singing
 Where?

and for the chorus
there is much clapping ! 

I am singing and clapping and wondering..
When did the excitement of singing and clapping fade?
Why did it fade?
How old is too old to sing your heart out for the Lord?
Or how young...

Little man, Jimmie,  The Lord has something for you to do
And you are doing it.  You are encouraging others to sing their hearts out for Jesus.

Good Morning

Yes, I know I have not posting anything lately
BUT, I have been busy and have a couple good ones waiting for final touches

Thought I might just say HI !

especially to Marti  ♥ 

Guess what I am doing today ?

Nothing !

Well that is what it feels like.
Mostly ordinary things and things like

writing a quick note and needing info on my phone
  walk into the kitchen for my phone  ( it is on the charger in my kitchen )

I see an empty and very cute mug ( thanks to my friend Alice )
   walk back into my studio and turn on the Keurig  ( I traded my Nespresso to Damon for what was my old Keurig )

Back in the kitchen for my phone and getting ready to brew a cup of coffee  ( Caribou is one of my favorites )

I think I am ready to do a little more
Should I post now ?
or wait until I can add photos?

oops, just got a text

too late....hope you had a good day

Deck the halls

really,   Deck my tree
or Trim my Tree, as I have called it for years.

It started when I wanted to get to know a few ladies from BSF better....remarkable ladies...
So, I planned a luncheon in December with the Christmas theme.
Hubby got the tree up, food was prepared, the house was decked, but no ornaments on the tree. Ran out of time.
So, Plan B...have the ladies trim my tree.
And they did
And they come very year now and do that job for me.

                                                                 2018 

The tree is up and ready 

The table is set and ready

The treasures.....

Photo credit:  hubby...caught in the mirror 
OH, and you can see the finished decorated tree

A job well done ! 

years past...

This was a great year.
A few friends that have since..moved on...

Only memory photo for  this year
Proof they did their job
and looked cute...very cute 

Going back in time...  

                Two of the first years... ↓  ↑  Some things don't change....still cherished friends 

So the memories linger.   
I am so blessed to have these woman in my circle of friends,
if only in my heart.
I will always miss and remember Liz,  she was a treasure to us all.   



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