Advent (Day 18) – December 18, 2013

Advent (Day 18) – December 18, 2013

Today is Day 18 of Advent, and I knew that I had to open another door in my Advent calendar.  I didnt know what I would find or what message would be sent to me today (I actually was worried as to what I would journal about)  and to my delight, I came across this...
Advent (Day 16) December 16, 2013

Advent (Day 16) December 16, 2013

It’s Day 16 of Advent and time for the Gingerbread cookies! Gingerbread Men Cookies Serves: Makes 2 dozen/24 cookies. Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 8 minutes. Ingredients 3 cups flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons Ginger Ground 1 teaspoon...
Advent (Day 15) – December 15, 2013

Advent (Day 15) – December 15, 2013

 It’s Day 15 of Advent, only 10 days to go!  Perhaps this was the day the Magi, wise men,  started on their trip to Bethlehem?  I havent seen the Christmas star yet in the North Carolina, evening skies but I know I will spot it soon.  It will be the star that...
Advent (Day 14) – December 14, 2013

Advent (Day 14) – December 14, 2013

It’s Day 14 of Advent!  26 Bells rang today, and 26 candles were lit in remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary victims:  Charlotte, Daniel, Rachel, Olivia, Josephine, Dylan, Dawn, Madeline, Catherine, Chase, Nancy, Jesse, Ana, James, Grace, Anne, Emilie, Jack,...