A Georgia Angel

Archive for November, 2007

I started decorating my home for Christmas this week.  I bought the Santa windsock at Walmart for about a $1.  The wind has been blowing a lot lately, and I thought Leah Rose would enjoy seeing this blowing in the wind.  I temporarily put it on the mini flag pole.  I’ve got some other yard decorations that I’m going to put up later this week and I can add that and it will look better.

The wreath on the front door turned out very pretty.  This is a battery operated pre-lit wreath.  I took the first picture in the daylight, and the second picture after dark with the flash.  I tried to take a picture of it without the flash, but I couldn’t hold the camera still.  I’ll have to try that later with the tripod and timer.  I’m probably going to add a flood light positioned to illuminate the front door.  I don’t know how well that will look with the lights on the wreath, but I may alternate the lights every couple of days.

It took a couple of days to figure out how to put the spray on the brick mailbox.  It is really not designed for this type of mailbox, but I finally decided to use a bungee cord to hold it down.  So far, that seems to be working very well.  The lights on it are very pretty in the dark.

I ordered these decorations online from Lillian Vernon.  It is described with Star-of-Bethlehem blooms, pepper berries mingled with real pine cones, plaid bows, and twinkling mini lights.  I felt it was well worth the price I paid for it.  I’ll know after the holidays are over how I feel about going out every night to switch off the battery operated lights.

 I was curious about the Star of Bethlehem blooms, so searched on the internet and discovered something that I didn’t know.  When the star that guided the three wisemen stopped at the stable, it is said it burst into thousands of fragments and fell to the ground, transforming into these lilies indicating that this was a Holy place.  It is described as a strong, white flower with blooms on top, lasting only about 10-15 days.  The “meaning” of the flower is Atonement.

Photo by ahalevy on Webshots

Flickr.com search for Star of Bethlehem lily (ornithogalum arabicum)

and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was
Matthew 2:9

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I saw this over at Patrick’s Place and just had to see what it meant. 

 The Blogger Code

B2 d++ t+ k s+ u– f i o+ x– e l+ c
What does it mean?
Click here to find out.

I found Blogger Code 2.0 here: 

B2 D+++ T+ K S F I O+ X– E L+ C Y1 R- W- P+ M2 N- H–

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I had to share my leftovers.  Everybody else is probably sick of looking at it, but I really haven’t eaten that much of it, so it’s still pretty good to me.

MENU:

Turkey
Cornbread Pan Dressing
Macaroni & Cheese
Sweet Potatoes Casserole
Squash
Creamed Corn
Green Beans
Deviled Eggs

And cream cheese cherry pie, made just for me by my Mommy. YUM!  My favorite.

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A Blog Carnival collects links to blogs on a specific topic or theme.  Editions are published on a regular basis and consists of links to contributors included with the Editor’s remarks.  The purpose of the “Mommy Inspired Blog Carnival” is to publish a monthly carnival to highlight/feature the mom bloggers daring to share their home and life with the rest of the world.  Are you a mom blogger inspired by your environment?  Are you inspired by your children/family/friends?  Or are you crafty?  Does your job inspire you?  How about your christian faith?  If so, then why don’t you submit an article and be included in the next edition of the Mommy Inspired Blog Carnival Magazine?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 * blog must be written by a mother sharing stories of her family and her life
 * blog must be at least 30 days old (I must be able to see a date and time of posting)
 * blog must have at least a weekly post and must be current

SUBMISSION

 * post an original article on your blog (you may recycle an older post, but it has to be an original article written by you)
 * add logo/link shown below to this page somewhere in your article
 * submit your article here or you may email me at karen at ageorgiaangel dot com with “blog carnival submission” in the subject line

SUBMISSION DEADLINE  ***1st SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO December 15, 2007 at Noon Eastern***

1ST sunday of each month at noon EST (first submissions by December 1, 2007)

REVIEW & PUBLICATON 

The carnival will be published the last Sunday of each month by 11:59 PM EST.  The edition will include a list of the submitted articles selected by me after I have reviewed each article for content and originality.  I’m sure I don’t really have to say this, but I prefer family friendly, clean articles.  I will also select a bonus featured article.  The author will receive an award to display on their blog/site.  For the first carnival issue, I will be accepting submissions in a general category.  In the future, I may accept articles based on a category or theme.  I will publish a posting on my blog each month with instructions and the submission deadline.

At this time, I am only accepting submissions of original articles by the original author.  At some point in the future, I may accept nominated articles from blogger readers and non-blogger readers.

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I’m a little late posting what I’m thankful for.  I spent Thanksgiving at my aunt’s house without internet and I wanted to wait until I got back home.  This week has been like all the other past weeks, and I’ve really had difficulty with the idea of even wanting to give thanks.  But I do have things to be grateful for, and I know it helps to verbalize them and giving praises to God.

 1.  I’m thankful for one more year to enjoy my mother’s home cooking.  I’m afraid this may be her last time to cook holiday meals.  She has spent the last several years taking care of family, but she really needs to slow down.  I may have to work on my cooking skills before Christmas to make us a palatable meal.

 2.  I’m thankful my son came to share our Thanksgiving meal.  My daughter, Leah Rose, adores her big brother and that made the day very special for her, even though it was only for a short time.

 3.  I’m thankful I have leftovers because I surely do not want to eat fast food today.

 4.  I’m thankful I have been given an opportunity to move back to my hometown, and I’m thankful I have a lovely home.  [I'm trying extremely hard not to include a "but" here.]

 5.  I’m thankful Leah Rose is over her illness.

 6.  I’m thankful Leah Rose is eating a whole sandwich now instead of taking one teeny little bite and saying “I’m done”.

 7.  I’m thankful Leah Rose isn’t sleeping in my bed anymore.

 8.  I’m thankful for my warm, toasty blanket.

 9.  I’m thankful for Leah Rose’s daycare center.  They really have been a life saver this year.

10.  I’m thankful for Leah’s school.  They have been so wonderful and kind to her, giving her love, support and encouragement.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
       and his courts with praise;
       give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4

Happy Thanksgiving from Designs by Darle

With A Grateful Heart from At The Well

The Power of Giving Thanks by Jeff Doles

When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength.
Give thanks for your food and the joy of living.
If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself.
     Tecumseh

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I had intended to enter the “Up in the Sky” Shutterbug Showdown at Club Mom, but I waited too late to take the photo and missed the deadline for entry.  I could see the moon in the sky tonight, so I took some pictures anyway.

Taken just before 7:00 pm Eastern

Taken just after 7:00 pm Eastern

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