Merry Christmas

A twig becomes a Christmas tree with the help of my daughter.



If our greatest need had been information,
God would have sent us an educator.

If our greatest need had been technology,
God would have sent us a scientist.

If our greatest need had been money,
God would have sent us an economist.

If our greatest need had been pleasure,
God would have sent us an entertainer.

 

But our greatest need was forgiveness,

so God sent us a Saviour.

---Roy Lessin

 

 



Every year I make Rocky Road

 



 

Finders Keepers Market

My daughter was really keen to go to the bi-annual Finders Keepers Market at the Carriage Works last Sunday. We managed to fit in a visit between a head ache, piano lesson, a three hour shift at the shop and evening carols. The market was fabulous! After a fews hours of browsing we left quite satisfied with a haul that included retro inspired shorts and quirky handmade gifts.

Some pics to entice you to visit the next Finders Keepers Market near you.

Even the food van was attractive.

Only 16 days to Christmas....

There is so much 'busyness' once December hits! Year end school activities, piano recitals and exams, pre-christmas markets, birthday dinners and Christmas celebrations ... the local mall is in a frenzy ....  sadly we all seem to be suffering from this rush!  A dear friend texted that the week seemed the busiest of her life and the teachers in my life are flat out marking and doing school reports till all hours! 

So why don't we stop and take a breath and focus on what is important this holiday season!

My daugher's piano recital was a lovely interlude, the pieces were based on taking a walk around New York.



 

Take stock of all we have achieved - I'm wrapping up a rewarding year of candle making.

 



 



Caroline Kennedy got it right when she said....It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.