FRIDAY, JULY 25TH, 2014
59 DAYS UNTIL FALL
152 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
Sunrise: 6:17 am
Sunset: 8:53 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
HAPPY CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
Ready for a mental escape from the summertime heat? It’s time to celebrate Christmas in July! While only the most zealous shoppers have started preparing for the 2014 holiday season, Christmas in July provides the rest of us with a simple excuse to celebrate, without the typical pricey strings attached. So, today, go ahead and let out your holiday spirit for just one day.
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas in July!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
W T Ellis
July 25th is my official kick off for preparing gifts for Christmas. Before I do that though, I’ve got things in the making for Halloween and Thanksgiving and a new baby gift to finish up too. I try to make a lot of what I give to others so this is the start of a very busy time for me. Some years I procrastinate and wind up trying to make my deadline and get it all done in December. I don’t want to be that way this year. It takes me a lot longer than it used to to get things done.
I really don’t want to think about winter and the cold and snow and although we have had some very hot and steamy weather here, we also have had some unusually cool days for July. On those days when it’s too hot to be outside, I’ll be working away in Santa ma’s workshop here. Plenty to do before Christmas arrives. There are 152 more sleeps to the big day.
The picture above is what I managed to get done for anniversary gifts for DS#5 and his wife and DD and her hubby who had anniversaries in July.
I hope you all have a fantastic Friday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
Charles Dickens
I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for over a year and have now reached over 1800 gifts. On my way to 2000. I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting. There is always, always something to be thankful for.
1883. for plenty of time to get things made for Christmas gifts
1884. for lots of people in my life to give gifts to
1885. for paints, and brushes to use to get the job done
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
I have begun buying Christmas presents already... and have plenty of space to stash them this year!
I also have donated all week to the Salvation Army bellringers ringing for Christmas in July! WHat a great reminder.
Such a cute anniversary give you made, Ma! Wow, 152 sleeps until Christmas! It will be here before you know it! One of the service clubs here had a Christmas in July craft show a few weeks ago. I didn't go but it would have been fun to see what was on display. Good idea for you to get an early start with all you need to do with your large family!
betty
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