Winter weather has finally arrived.
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December 28th, 2006 You people are going to think I fixed this just so that one of myfavorite bloggers would win, but that isn’t so. The winner of the BassPro Shops gift-guessing contest is Rachel, fair and square! I should have remembered that Dan likes to double up presents. LastChristmas he gave me two watches. This Christmas he gave me two sets ofcozy pajamas … the ones from Lands End and these. Now December 27th, 2006 Still back ordered, but I’m pretty sure it’s not pajamas. He gave me a set of these flannel jammies on Christmas morning. The suspense continues … December 27th, 2006 Did you know that the Vatican Christmas tree is over 100 feet tall? “Lucky pope,” says Stephen. Ours is a measly 11: December 27th, 2006 Midnight Mass: Beautiful. Early wake up call on Christmas morning: Difficult. Specially planned breakfast: Skipped. Stockings: Un-stuffed. Presents from Mama and Papa: Opened. Magic Set: Appreciated. Bucket o’ Vehicles: Adored. Walkie Talkies: Cherished. Play Tent: Fabulous. Mini sewing machine: Troublesome. Watch for Husband: Wrong. House: Trashed. Guests: Arrived. Pork Pies with gravy and cranberry sauce: Devoured. Dozens more presents from Grandpa and Uncle: Opened. Every last child: Spoiled. Kitchen: Buried. December 26th, 2006 From his homily at this year’s Midnight Mass: God’s sign is simplicity. God’s sign is the baby. God’s sign isthat he makes himself small for us. This is how he reigns. He does notcome with power and outward splendour. He comes as a baby – defencelessand in need of our help. He does not want to overwhelm us with hisstrength. He takes away our fear of his greatness. He asks |
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