Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. Helen Steiner Rice

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 "The Angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High." 
Luke 1:30-32

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  


I am so grateful for all of you who come and visit this blog and take the time to leave wonderful and meaningful comments!  


May your homes be filled with Peace and Joy and that the spirit of Christmas remain with all of you throughout the year.

Turn up the volume to watch this short inspirational video!  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas. - Dale Evans

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A Christmas Town in the Cascade Mountains

No matter what time of year you visit, Leavenworth is one of the prettiest towns in Washington!


However, if you can make it to Leavenworth in December you will not be disappointed!


We have been able to visit this beautiful "Bavarian" Town several times since we have been living here in Washington State.


The Christmas Lighting Ceremony is one not to be missed. Check out all the wonderful activities just waiting for you in this little Christmas Town!

How to Get to Leavenworth

A fun way to get to Leavenworth for the Christmas Lighting Ceremony is on the Snow Train from Alki Tours.  The tour runs on December 3 or 10 or 17, 2011.

By Car or Train
From Seattle to Leavenworth
From Portland, OR to Leavenworth
From Spokane to Leavenworth
From Vancouver, BC to Leavenworth
Via Amtrak

Some of the Fun Activities




If you would like to stay in Leavenworth, we recommend visiting the Sleeping Lady- A Mountain Resort. We have stayed there several times and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Your stay includes a wonderful breakfast and dinner. 

A Day in Leavenworth With the Family

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The Monday Before Christmas!

How is your Monday going?  I have been listening to Christmas Music, wrapping presents and also finishing up creating a special present for someone!

I just stumbled on Never Growing Old Blog and decided to finally restart posting again.  I have been sick and not feeling like doing much of anything, so have neglected my poor lonely blog!   If you would like to join in on the fun click on her blog link above or the icon below.

So here are the Questions:

1.  What will your Christmas dinner consist of?

2.  Do you watch commercials or flip through the channels?

3.  How long will you leave your Christmas decorations up?

4.  What movie makes you cry every time you watch it?

5.  Do you have a Facebook Page?

My Answers:

1.  Christmas Dinner will be on December 23rd this year.  My son is leaving for NY and I want to celebrate Christmas and his birthday before he leaves.  

Regarding the menu we haven't decided yet, it will either be leg of lamb, roast beef or turkey and ham.  Depending on the main course then I will decide on the fixings, however there are a few items that my kids love.

The green bean casserole of course!

 

Cranberry Pineapple Jello Mold

 

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

2.  Do you watch commercials or flip through the channels?

I usually turn the sound off the commercials, except for the cute E-Trade Babies!!

3.  How long will you leave your Christmas decorations up?

We actually leave the decorations up through January 6th, which is The Epiphany or Three Kings Day!

4.  What movie makes you cry every time you watch it?

To tell you the truth I cry at almost all Romantic movies, but to keep in the spirit of Christmas here is the one I cry at during the holidays!

5.  Do you have a Facebook Page?

Yes I do, here are my pages, My Personal page and My Company page!

I had fun answering these questions, if you want to do the same just click on the icon below!  Have fun and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!