Faith, Family and Friends: Winter

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Short Sleeves, Then Coats!

That's the South for you!

Especially the Central Southern part.

Blech!

Yes! I love rainy days!

And I'd love snow before Spring,

but don't think that's going to happen.

We hit the 50's and 60's on too many days.

But my dream would be below!

I have always loved cardinals.

Especially during Winter.

How's your Winter been?!

It's Cold In the South!

I.Love.WINTER.

Everything about it!

Especially the snow.

Oh, the quietness of snow.

This is from my board on Pinterest and is

a most favorite mantle! Love vintage mantles.

Don't you know His creatures love the cooler

weather after the hot, hot, humid Summer in the South!

I'd frolic and prance, too. In fact, at my age I still

join the grandbabies in making Snow Angels~

Get out the snuggly blankets and throws

and get the hot chocolate bar ready!

It's alllllmost Winter! (Dancing font)

I Am Such a Winter Gal!

i love the virgin beauty it brings

the way it cloaks harsh edges

and cardinals stand out

oh, i love cardinals

i am loving our days of cold

It's Almost Winter!

December and January. My favorite months.

Cooler temps. Hibernation.

Hot chocolate and a fire in the fireplace.

Cozy nights under a quilt.

And wishes for a snowy Winter.

An idea I plan to do this year.

I have had intentions each year.

But this year? I'm doing it!

And Charlie Brown.

Oh, how we love Charlie Brown.

Have a beautiful and blessed December.

i love winter. won't make any bones about it. it's a time of rest. reflection. hot chocolate and a fire in the fireplace. a time to slow down. soft talks at night. soup and crusty bread. endless cups of coffee with various creamers for the holidays. it's my favorite time of the year. always has been.

cardinals. my favorite bird. especially the males with their colorful red in a white world with green hollies in bloom. they remind, and i know not why, of being messengers. they turn up to make one smile. they seem to know when you need to see them. could they be sent to make us remember better times, loved ones no longer here, eternity that will be filled with peace. watch for them. they come when they sense a need. truly. as do dragonflies. but that's another story.

walking on a bridge in a snowy wonderland. romantic. i wonder how many engagements have taken place here? how many have expressed love here? how quiet the snow makes our world. it blankets out loudness, animals settle in to hibernate and sleep. daily outside noise vanishes. all lies dormant. beautifully so.

i know not where this is other than a street my heart takes me to in my dreams. belgium? rome? paris, oslo? i pray that he will show me these places in my dreams once this life is over and there's beauty i still haven't seen. i wonder, do the people who walk these streets wish to walk the streets here? hmmm ~

sadness. so much sadness. 84 deaths and counting just in our state alone. from flu and flu related illnesses. death is no respecter of persons. we've lost family, friends and oh, we've lost our young. those that die with our dreams. this year has been a terrible one with this illness that takes us to such sickness.

our youngest and her family. just prior to going to look at the christmas lights in the town, suburbs and various areas that still love to decorate and set out luminaries. i miss that as our current home is in a suburb that doesn't but oh, we've lived where they do. and it's not only beautiful but brings us back to the heart of christmas with the lighting of a candle. a star.

Winter In the South

ah, in the central South

we rarely see much snow

if any

but we still need fluffy throws,

hot chocolate, and a fire

in a fireplace

my favorite birds visit!

and snowmen take the place

of colorful christmas ornaments

we may not get much snow

but we can still look for it

and i do

hoping you get snow

if you love it as much as me

if not?

please send it my way.

Welcome, Winter ~

Welcome Winter ~

we are definitely lovers of Winter

and because I'm a bit lazy with a fire and cup of coffee,

I'm simply going to repost from last year
or click on our phot to enjoy a post from 2011!

and may we all be healthier this year and more mindful

of our infinite blessings ~

Thanksgiving, 2016

America has much to be thankful for. Our families have much to be thankful for. And I bet if you look around you, you do, too ~ Have a blessed week and a great week. Before you know it, Christmas and Winter will be upon us. And I will be one happy lady! God bless us and God bless America ~

Autumn Yummies ~

Mini Pumpkin Pies ~

and a divine drink,

Apple Cider Floats

You use both traditional apple cider & sparkling apple cider. A scoop of ice cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon, an apple slice and drizzled with caramel. Yum! Her blog has many yummies you'll enjoy adding to your recipe book! (I found this on Pinterest, but always try to link back to the one responsible.)

Finally, temps here in the central South are becoming cooler and I loved watching the leaves drifting with the breeze in front of me as I drove home this afternoon. I am one thankful child of The King when it comes to the delightful seasons we have, especially Autumn and Winter! {Heart font!}

A post from this day last year was on Autumn Tablescapes. It was well viewed and I loved looking back through it a few minutes ago. Maybe you can get some new ideas to use this year! Have a beautiful and God-filled weekend!

I Love to Dream ~

One of my very favorite posts that I enjoy reading and swooning over the photos, is the following ~ I hope you enjoy, it as much as I. And have a beautiful Tuesday. It's still warmer than normal for our part of the world and I'm so looking forward to cooler days that don't shift back into Summer mode and, just maybe, the hint of Winter bliss. Godere ~