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Christmas Story #UntoUsaChildisBorn

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I never grow tired of hearing the story of the first Christmas.  I also, never grow tired of seeing the first Christmas story acted out, especially when the actors and actresses are my grandchildren.

This year our church gave my little Sophie the chance to play  the part of Mary.  She was so excited to have such an important role.  Angels, lambs, and Mary (Sophie),  receiving the news that Mary would bare a child.

With backs turned the children made it clear that Mary and Joseph were not welcomed at the Inn.

These shepherds, holding stuffed sheep, made it clear who they came to see.

The play came to a heralding end.  As all the children joined in to sing praises to the new born King.  And my grandson, the one with the glasses, gave a super rendition of his acting skill as an inn keeper.

Yes, the story of the first Christmas never changes, and for me, never grows old.

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Activity Ark #Biblestories #Christianity

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Activity Ark a fun way to teach your children bible stories.  Activity Ark brings families together with projects that introduce significant Bible stories to children.  The Activity Ark contains 5 interactive activities for kids 4-9 to grow in their faith – designed by experts in childhood education and the Bible – delivered to your door each season with everything in it – no commitment and you can cancel at anytime.

The Activity Ark (www.activityark.com)  is designed to appeal to parents who want to introduce their children to faith and those who may attend a house of worship regularly and are looking for ways to enhance that experience at home.

With each box kids explore a new bible topic. Activity Ark is designed to be fun and easy to use.  Activity Ark  involves reading the book, sharing discussion questions, and working on the activity together, takes less than an hour to complete. The activity sheets can be revisited later to reinforce the lesson, as can playing with the associated toy or game.

Activity Ark connects the bible stories with specific activities for both parents and children.   Materials provide Family discussions. Activity Ark meets not only parents’ and grandparents’ need for materials to help children grow spiritually, but also gives families a break from constantly being online.

Bible stories to be tackled in future editions include those of Daniel, David, Joseph, and Peter.  Activity Ark is an awesome way to have your children explore Christianity.

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Welch’s Fruit Rolls #Snack #Familyfarmerowned #StockingStuffers

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When it’s snack time, it’s Welch’s Fruit Rolls time.   Welch’s Fruit Rolls are more fun to eat than a bowl of fruit, because fruit is the 1st ingredient. The NEW Welch’s Fruit Rolls are the perfect way to unroll the fun! Featuring fruit as its first ingredient, the Fruit Rolls are a great stocking stuffer and available in mouthwatering flavors: Berry, Tropical Punch, and White Grape Strawberry.

Welch’s fruit rolls are real fruit – 100% of DV Vitamin C – Gluten Free- No Preservatives – 25% DV Vitamin A & E.  You will want  to try all three mouthwatering flavors including White Grape Strawberry, Berry and Tropical Punch.

Fruit Rolls are fruity tasty. Berry is a favorite. Christmas + Welch’s Fruit Rolls = Smiles. Unroll The Fun

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Celebrating 50 years of Thanksgiving in Photos #TastyTuesday

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Eat Drink and Be Thankful. This was our 50th Thanksgiving Day spent together. As in life you win a few and you lose a few. We are grateful and so happy for the new people at the table but we make it a point to remember those who are no longer with us.

Most smiles are started by other smiles and here are some of the prettiest smiles in the room.

Remembering that the root of all joy is gratefulness.

Thankful for these wonderful people who take eating as seriously as I do. Kudos to Merci and her Groovin’Mom Nina for another perfect and delicious Thanksgiving Day meal.

Joey Joey Joey thank you again for carving the bird as only you know how – Perfectly. A thankful heart is a happy heart. Save me that drumstick please.

Forever thankful for young love.

Thankful for family, friends who like pie and who like to gamble because it’s just not a party until there is money on the table. Left Center Right is a really fun family game. Congratulations to Erin who won the pot that evening!!

Grandchildren are a blessing from above. Um, they were a little busy here. You know how it goes.

And this is why we love Mercis’ Dad so much

Thank you Lord for the food before us, the friends beside us and the love between us. From our house to yours. Happy Thanksgiving.

 

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Tall Order Socks For Men @TallOrderCom #TuesdaysChildren

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We all know that size does matter and here are the groovy socks to cover those beautiful big feet. So many great fun and fashionable patterns for every tall guy and gal (yes, we love wearing them too!)  in your life.  TallOrder.com, an online fashion brand  caters to the big and tall market, providing  socks for men with big feet, shoe sizes 12-20. It’s a category that has been severely under serviced – until now! Family, friends and significant others with tall men in their lives can finally gift them with an accessory that helps them express their personal style.

Customers who purchase Tall Order socks are also giving back – proceeds from TallOrder.com are donated to Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit that offered support to co-founders Mike and Dan Friedman after losing their father on 9/11.

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