Friday, December 7, 2012

Peace and Blue

Our Christmas lights on the outside of our home have always been red or white....and our Christmas tree is usually strung with white lights and adorned with colored ornaments.


For some reason, I have been particularly fond of the color Blue this year.  I tried to find blue lights for my tree, but could not find them anywhere.    I guess this is not the actual truth...
I did find some before Thanksgiving and decided against them.  When I had finally made up my mind to go with blue, the store was sold out of them.    I shopped at many other stores, but could not find them....

So....this year, my tree is shining bright again, with white lights.  I still love it and my decorations that are dangling from the branches, still make it amazingly beautiful.  NO BLUE around here...this year!!


When I see or think of the color Blue.....my mind thinks  PEACE!!

Isn't that a beautiful word?  It gives me chill bumps to think about sweet Peace.

Peace is......God's presence, His comfort!   It is also Stillness,
Tranquility, Calmness, silence, and serenity.

God's peace is there for us, even when we are walking in the deep valleys and in times of trouble.  It is up to us to ask God to cover us with Peace.

 Philippians 4:7 

 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, 

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Listen.....This means that we do not have to be afraid, nor  

do we have to worry!!  God longs to give us such sweet peace!

He longs to give us peace that goes beyond anything that 

we can understand!!

May each of you be blessed with wonderful Peace throughout

this Christmas season!!

Shug








Thursday, December 6, 2012

Santa Land

It's the most wonderful feeling when your husband surprises you with something he knows you love!  Even something as simple as going to see the lights at "Santa Land."


For those of you that are not from around here, and might not know what "Santa Land" is, let me explain!  

Santa Land is a drive thru light display.....it is located just East of Lindale, Texas and for someone like me (Who is a big kid at heart) this place is like a wonderland.......it warms me inside and out!

It opens each year, around Thanksgiving and it closes sometime right after the first of the new year.
When we first started going, it was like $10.00 a car to drive through.  This year, the charge was $25.00 per car!!!!!!!!!

Believe me, I was busy counting cars and from what I could tell, these people are making GOOD MONEY!!    Of course.....I'm pretty sure that the electric company is making some pretty good money as well!!!!!


I took several pictures with my iPhone camera and I would love to share them all with you...the clarity is not so clear, so please.....when you look at the photos, just try to imagine the beauty of each little light....


The entrance.....the lights are in sync with music!!


Each tree was absolutely gorgeous!!


Toy Soldiers


And.....lights EVERYWHERE


A HUGE water faucet....with blue water!!


Poinsettia's



Wagons and Deer....


large tricycles.....


Multiple strands of lights....


Tornado's


Texas Size Boots......


Three crosses on a hillside!


The trail of lights ends with the Birth of Jesus......His death and His resurrection!!!!!


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Might I say, this place is beautiful and magical!!
Music is playing throughout the park and for me it's
something that I never get tired of seeing.

I would love to someday, WALK through the park, while sipping on a huge cup of hot chocolate...
This way, I could stop and enjoy all of the places that I would love step into and 
 be a part of...  Like, the rivers of blue lights with fish jumping out of the water....
Santa's work shop where all of the little elves are busy at work.....
Candy land, where all kinds of candies are on display.....
And the tunnel!!!  The tunnel that moves!!

I love it all!!!

What a great surprise from the sweetest guy I know...
=
Love you Sam Pollard!!!!!

Shug




Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Wrappings and Tags

Merry Wednesday everyone!


I read this the other day, and I thought it was cute enough to share with all of you...

Four Stages of a Man's life:

1.  You believe in Santa Claus
2.  You don't believe in Santa Claus
3.  You ARE Santa Claus
4.  You ..... LOOK LIKE .... Santa Claus!

How many of you are almost finished with your Christmas shopping?    If your answer is NOT ME....then don't get all stressed out!  You still have at least 20 days left to find that perfect something to put in those beautiful boxes or bags.

Speaking of boxes or bags......how many of you are consumed with your gift wrapping...like I am?



I just can't help it.....Really!  I love to wrap packages and I love for them to be beautiful and eye catching for the recipient of the gift.  

I'm guessing that it's because I love to unwrap beautiful wrappings, myself!

I usually choose 3 different rolls of gift wrap for the Christmas season..... I select ribbons that will match each of the wraps.  I then, mix and match the colors and the tags. 

I also love making my own tags....(for which I have not done yet)   
I really receive as much JOY in wrapping the gifts as I do in buying them.... as I'm wrapping, I try to think about each person and their own little personality....this makes it easy to add something special to the ribbon to personalize the gift.

found this picture on pinterest and I think the gifts are adorable!


Do any of you have any "Particulars" when it comes to your gift wrappings??


Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way......
Shug!


Monday, December 3, 2012

One Small Melt down....

Happy Monday Y'all.....    I know, I'm just a little late getting that said today, but Hey.....better to be late  than not to send my Happy Monday wish at all....

Right off the bat, I have to show you one of my favorite pictures that was taken on our weekend shopping adventure....those of you who follow me on FB, you may have already see this one!


I think I look pretty cool sitting in this NEW $200,000.00 plus Lamborghini....

NO.....it's not mine and to tell you the truth, I don't think I would want one 
even if I could afford the thing.   IT WAS KINDA DIFFICULT TO GET OUT
OF!

This car was parked in front of the IHop that we ate at on Sat. morning.  As we were getting out
of our car, this nice young man was opening the door to get In To this sweet ride....
OF COURSE,  I ask him if I could get a picture while sitting inside the car!!

Let me tell you, the inside of this Lamborghini was awesome!!

*****


I don't have to Wish No More!   On Friday, I was sure wishing to be able to stay up with all these young ladies. MY WISH CAME TRUE, with only ONE, small melt down...



Sad to say, but Yep....I sure did!  I simply took myself a small rest at one of the shops.  All I needed was 10, as in 10 minutes to rest!  Ummmm, definitely not my best photo!

Allow me to rewind this two day shopping trip.....

Friday morning...8:30 departure,  first stop...Starbucks!  Next, it was on to an outlet mall somewhere in Dallas.  12:00 head over to the mall mall!....lunch....SHOP, SHOP, SHOP ....leave mall just in time to hit the 5:00 traffic.  Get to the hotel (which was on the OTHER side of Dallas)....check in.....head out to the Cheesecake Factory.

Wait time at the CCF....over an hour!   Eat....head back to hotel....   Enjoy a wonderful devotion by our pastor's wife....play a fun game.....chat, chat, chat....in bed at 11:00.

Wake up....head to IHop.....eat....travel over to "Sam Moons" (the shop that women love)....leave, go to  another Mall.....shop until 3:00.....

Stop at "Charming Charlie's".....stop at a Target SuperCenter.....Stop at Chick-fil-a.....Stop at one more outlet mall.....get home at 10:00!!

FEET HURTING!!


Naomi.....trying to hitch a ride!


Jennifer taking a snooze on one of the display beds at JC Penny's!!


My two sweeties, cheesing it up for the camera.....

and I wanted to post a picture of my tired little puppies, but I never took the time to take a picture of em'.

Needless to say.....all ten of my little piggies were worn out!!

We had a great time and I think that one small melt down was not bad at all!!
Just can't wear a good horse down!!


Shug



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