After church Sunday I had to get Gerhardt in one of his new sweaters and matching hat. How could I have kept these photos to myself?!
Can’t you already see the six year old Gerhardt on school picture day?! Sigh.
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Our Advent “Wreath”
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
I had to clean and redecorate our advent wreath this morning since the greenery was beginning to shed and look pitifully like switches. While it was in its naked state I wanted to take the opportunity to show you all the base that was designed and handmade by Phil. I looked everywhere for another advent wreath this year and was about to put down $30 for one I found online when he said he could probably make one for us.
He wasn’t able to make a circle so I wasn’t sure how I would make it look like the “wreath” I had in mind. I also didn’t have the materials to shape my greenery so I just placed it around the candles.
Here it is finished (with original greenery). I think it turned out nicely and am very proud of Phil for making this for us. Thanks Pookie!
Advent – He Comes To Us
Sunday, December 5th, 2010
“Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold the Kind of glory waits. The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here. Life and salvation He doth bring; Therefore rejoice and gladly sing. To God the Father raise your joyful songs of praise”
Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates Georg Weissel 1590-1635
“This is the Spirit’s entry now; the water and the Word, The cross of Jesus on your brow, the seal both felt and heard.”
This Is the Spirit’s Entry Now Thomas E. Herbranson
“Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with Thee the royal wine of heav’n; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv’n.”
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face Horatius Bonar 1808-89
“Lord Jesus Christ with us abide, for round us falls, the eventide. O let Your Word, that saving light, shine forth undimmed into the night.”
Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide Phillip Melanchthon
December Daily: Day Three
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
The girls liked the Christmas tree toast I made the other day so I thought I’d try stocking toast for breakfast today. I’m all about pulling all the punches I can to make Lily eat food these days.
