Dec 25, 2012 | A Day In The Life, Family
Merry Christmas!!!! The Jarvis family celebrates on Christmas Eve, so I am enjoying a quiet Christmas morning just reflecting on last night. We started by attending the Christmas Eve service at our church. My favorite part? Seeing my party of seven spread across the...
Dec 24, 2012 | A Day In The Life, Aha! Moments, Verses
On the day before Christmas, Jesus spent His last hours before entering this world in the protection of a a warm and safe womb. Soon, He would go through a grueling birth experience and enter the cold air of the world He was born to save. On the day before...
Dec 23, 2012 | A Day In The Life, Family
This morning it is still dark. There is a cozy fire burning in the fireplace, to the right of the oversized chair I sink into. And above that fireplace hang five stockings. The stockings are still empty, but my heart is full. Because it is a reminder that today...
Dec 21, 2012 | A Day In The Life, Aha! Moments, Verses
World peace. It’s become almost a cliche phrase. Yet, deep down, everyone still wants it. Even those of us who AREN’T Miss America. Remember what the angel said when it appeared to the shepherds? “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace...
Dec 20, 2012 | A Day In The Life, Recipes
Yesterday found me inside all day. Outside we had blizzard conditions – snow and fierce wind. I was happy to have an excuse to bake Christmas cookies and candy all day 🙂 Here’s a little sample plate of some of the things made yesterday – Pictured...
Dec 19, 2012 | A Day In The Life, Recipes
Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – from my favorite recipe resource…Pinterest 🙂 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 (15 oz) can...
