CHRISTMAS EVE GREETINGS

Here it is Christmas Eve as we wait in anticipation to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. I am looking forward to our church service this morning and our candle light service tonight. So here is wishing all you a Blessed Merry Christmas. Here is a little something I picked up - A Recipe For Christmas Joy Dan *********************************************************** Recipe For Christmas Joy Ingredients 1/2 cup Hugs 4 tsp Kisses 2 cups Smiles 4 cups Love 1 cup Special Holiday Cheer 1/2 cup Peace on Earth 3 tsp Christmas Spirit 2 cups Goodwill Toward Man 1 Sprig of Mistletoe 1 Large-size bag of Christmas Snowflakes (the regular kind won't do!) Method Mix Hugs, Kisses, Smiles and Love until consistent. Blend in Holiday Cheer, Peace on Earth, Christmas Spirit and the Good Will toward Men. Use the mixture to fill a large, warm heart, where it can be stored for a lifetime. (It never goes bad!) Serve as desired under mistletoe, sprinkled liberally with special Christmas Snowflakes. It is especially good when accompanied by Christmas Carols and family get-togethers. Serve to one and all.

Thank you Dan that is the best recipe I have seen all year! I have just printed it and am sharing it with all I know. Merry Christmas to you all!!! Love and Blessings, Carmen

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all! The day is finally here. The preparations are in the final stage. I'm making another batch of carmel corn. My husband is making chili for tonight. We start today by going to my bothers house at 1 for a little get together with my 2 brothers and their families. Mom and Dad are in Florida this christmas. We come back tonight to my MIL's for Christmas with them and the cousins from Mich. At 10:30 we go to church for the 11:00 candle light service. That is one of my favorite times. We have never missed that service in the 31 years we've been married. In fact the church know we'll always be there so they have us usher the service and light the Advent candle. Then in the morning it is back to the MIL for our immediate family X_mas and my MIL's annual breakfast. (She NEVER cooks) . We went out on our rounds (like santa) last night to visit friends and deliver their gifts. It was a nice evening. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

We finished wrapping gifts last night. Was up until 2am, after getting off work at 12midnight. Of course the kids were up early, so no chance to sleep in. Oh well, they're worth it. Doing some last minute straightening up of the house today, and the festivities will start around 3:30. Merry Christmas to all, Linda Vicory