Tuesday, December 22, 2009

DECK THE HALLS



The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, Frosty and his gang are tucked in warm cozy corners for a long winters nap and this Ozarks farm chick can be found standin' under the mistletoe to swipe a sweet smooch from Santa baby! The fudge and other goodies are piled as high as the big rock candy mountain and the kitchen is filled with the aromas of baked goods seeping from the oven . Oh baby, country roads take me home we've got a country Christmas goin' on at the Ponderosa.

The hours of decorating, wrapping, stirrin' have paid off. Catching up on the eleven days I was running behind are now behind me as you could hear me singing my newest theme song of 'get~er~done.' I see the light! I won't even tell ya'll what my foot looked like after I accidentally knocked the hammer off the mantel or how badly I hurt when my wheel-barrel collapsed taking me down faster than a quarterback after the ball. Poor Mambo, the cat thought I was rollin' around on the ground just for his entertainment. Cats are like that, ya know. Did I ever tell ya'll I'm just a tad bit accident prone?

Close your eyes, inhale...exhale. {{Breathe}} Christmastime is here and this chick is ready for it. I'm ready for the grand-kids to reenact the first Christmas where the Wisemen brought gold frankincense and fudge to baby Jesus. Ya had to be there it was just too cute. So ready for Hubby to gather the clan to read the first Christmas story from his big old rugged looking Bible. I'm ready to thank God for sending his precious Son just because He loves us so much. I am ready to enjoy a silent night and remember why we push ourselves to the max. This chick is ready to thank Our Father for the many blessings He has poured upon us. I want to wish everyone a wonderful Christmastime with your loved ones and that you too remember the reason for the season. May God bless you all as you celebrate together and "Deck The Halls" with the love of Jesus!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

65 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas! Sounds like you've got the Spirit for sure!

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  2. Merry Christmas, my sweet friend. I pray that we have many more. Love your pictures. xoxo Susan

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  3. Merry Christmas to you too,sounds like it will be a glorious one.

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  4. Boy you have been busy. So glad you are in good spirits. I so wish for you a merry blessed day. Your plans are awesome.

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  5. Thank you. I'm looking forward to the Christmas eve service to just remember the reason for the season...to be with beautiful music, family and friends.

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  6. Happy Holidays to you and your family too! Hope those are the last of your mishaps for a while! Have a wonderful time celebrating with your loved ones!

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  7. I wish I were in your kitchen, spending time with you, helping you with the cooking, keeping you from getting into silly accidents and feeling very cozy. I felt so much peace reading your post. Perhaps it's the Christmas spirit that you have captured so well in your story. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

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  8. Just stopping by to wish you and your family happy holidays.
    *kisses* HH

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  9. You're Christmas spirit is in full force. You go girl. We do have a lot to be thankful for.

    Merry Christmas.

    Sandie

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  10. What a great Christmas time that was so long long ago. You have the right heart...to thank our heavenly Father for his great sacrifice and eternal gift to us. That's how much He loves us.

    From one Ozarks' chick to another, Have a Blessed Christmas with merriment in your heart.

    Teresa

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  11. Wow - You've been busy and your house looks GREAT! Sorry to hear that you had a couple missteps. Hope the healing is nearly instant. It is clear to see that the joy is flowing into and out of your house.

    Thanks for the visit to BFS.

    Merry Christmas
    Peace
    Lisa

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  12. Love the way you posted your Christmas decorations. You have a lovely home and great taste.

    Ouch on the accidents!

    So glad you got it all done and you are now able to celebrate the season without all the stress.

    Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful, blessed week.

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  13. Happy Christmas to you and yours. Enjoy the time with your family and thanks for being a GREAT blog friend.

    Glad tidings to you!

    Melinda

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  14. Enjoyed reading all but the hammer bit. Ouch.

    Bet it was clean, though!!!

    Have a blessed Christmas -

    Lucy

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  15. Nive xmas decorations! MERRY CHRISTMAS, catherine

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  16. Cleaning, decorating, aromas from the kitchen, small accidents - that's all you Nezzy, ready and glad to welcome Christmas.

    Happy, Blessed Holidays!

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  17. Oh Nezzy, Your home is so festive and beautiful! I love the picture show!

    I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Blessings to you and your family!

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  18. Merry Christmas, you winner, you!
    Email me your address and I will get the cards in the mail.

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  19. Sorry about your foot! Merry Christmas to you! Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  20. Are those photos of your home? They are so beautiful. You home sounds like the perfect place to be for Christmas, filled with good people, good food, and lots of love. Next year you just may find me on your doorstep.

    Wishing you all the blessings of the season...

    Hugs, Jayne

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  21. Merry Christmas sweet girl!!! I hope ya'll have a wonderful and blessed day!!!

    Thanks so much for your precious visits to my blog...you are a treasured friend!!!

    Enjoy!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  22. Thank you for sharing the abundance of your Christmas spirt. Enjoy every minute with all of your loved ones.

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  23. Merry Christmas Nezzy,
    Enjoy that wonderful family of yours! Cindy

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  24. You make me want to burst into "We wish you a Merry Christmas..." Your home looks warm and inviting...and I love the touch of Prims. I love mine.
    Thank you so much for your appreciation of my post about Pat and I. I guess it is obvious I am and always will be, in love with Patrick. I can bear it most of the time. I am happy now..as much as I ever will be.

    Have a wonderful Christmas, Nezzy. You always make me grin!
    Hugs..
    Mona

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  25. Merry Christmas dear Nezzy! I love your picture slide show!

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  26. Ouch, double ouch on the hammer and the wheelbarrow!

    Thank you for your Christmas wishes. I hope that your Christmas is just as sweet and wonderful as you are.

    May you overflow with blessings.

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  27. Merry Christmas to you! I hope your hurts have healed.

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  28. Sounds as if you're all set for a wonderful Christmas!

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  29. Have a blessed Christmas with your family, Nezzy!

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  30. Everything looks beautiful! Have a very Merry Christmas! Jackie

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  31. A Very Merry Christmas to you Nezzy and your family too of course! Have yourself a Merry Missouri kinda Christmas!!

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  32. Nezzy, Thank you for your Christ-filled Christmas wishes. We need to proclaim that special birth.

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  33. Merry Christmas Nezzy...
    Hope that your holiday is filled with love and laughter!
    Big Hugs to you~
    Chasity

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  34. Oh I just love it! I wish I was there so you could read to me!!! I know you would make it adventurous!!!

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  35. I LOVE all of your Christmas pictures! Your home looks lovely! What a touching post! You put it into words SO well! Have a Merry Christmas and God Bless!

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  36. Merry Christmas, dear Nezzy!!! I pray your day is blessed and your family is all around you! I am so grateful to have met you and wanted to stop by and thank you for your sweet comments :) They are treasured! I love reading your blog. Always wise and uplifting ;)

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  37. Only you, the brilliant writer, would come up with an acronym for Blends! You are too cute. Love and merry to you and yours gorgeous. xoxo

    SC

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  38. I absolutely adore your decorations, especially the homespun looking ones and that chunky little nativity! Precious! Everything looks just right in your house, and I couldn't have imagined it any differently - including you rolling on the floor for the cat's amusement!
    I have an award for you over on my site. If you don't accept awards, I completely understand.
    Merry Christmas to you and your farm menagerie!

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  39. Merry Christmas to you! The Christmas Eve service at church is my favorite part - next to the part where my kids read from Luke before bed. I'm so glad you enjoy it as much as I do! Have a great time with those grandkids and a most blessed week!

    Ethel

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  40. Hello!!! I came here from "The Adventures of Fred and Ethel" You have a wonderful blog...and are my kind of gal!!! Merry Christmas to you...You have a new follower ;-) ~Janine XO

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  41. Oh Nezzy, I'm catching up after being out of town and this was a perfect post to return to. I'm so happy for you and your family. It sounds like a picture perfect Christmas is in store for all of you with so much attention to detail and loads of love for everyone. Have a wonderful time.

    I'm so glad I found you this year. You are a real joy and it's great getting to know you better. Here's to many more posts and a long friendship!

    Merry Christmas!
    xo

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  42. I feel your foot pain! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Loved the pictures. I am so glad I found your blog.

    Deanna

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  43. So nice to have you drop by today. Your country Christmas sounds like a piece of heaven right here on Earth. God bless. I hope it is truly beautiful Christmas for you and yours. I have no doubt that you will get that kiss from your Santa Baby!
    Merry Christmas.

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  44. merry christmas. love your slide show.
    nikonsniper steve

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  45. Thank you dear. Blessings to you and yours at this special time of the year!

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  46. Your pictures are just wonderful. Thanks for sharing Nezzy. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas.
    Happy Birthday Jesus!
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  47. Your posts usually make me laugh, dear Nezzy, but this one brought tears to my eyes. Your words are like a Christmas blessing. Thank you. May you enjoy all the beauty you have created around you this Christmas.
    Joanne

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  48. Merry Christmas to you Nezzy and your wonderful family - enjoy those grandbabies! Minnesota thanks to our holiday storm is getting SNOW! It will be a White Christmas!

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  49. I just found your blog....look forward to visiting again soon....Merry Christmas!!

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  50. Nezzy, You are becoming one of my dearest of bloggers and friends. You make me smile, you make me feel good and you bless all you touch!
    Thank you! That is what blogging is all about!
    Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family! See you soon!
    Mona

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  51. Nezzy, thanks so much for stopping my blog and taking the time to leave a comment. An acre of flower gardens sounds heavenly! I love your Christmas decorations. I hope you have a very Happy Christmas!

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  52. Merry Christmas to you sweet girl! I hope that you have a Very Blessed New Year.
    ~Amy

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  53. Amen! What a happy day!
    I hope your Christmas is full of joy and peace.
    Becky

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  54. Nezzy just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your sweet comment on my site. This post of yours is tooo cute. I love the way you wrote it.
    Boy you are as accident prone as I am. Your story is as bad or worse than mine. I hope your okay but I know how both of those things really hurt. ouch....
    I am healling ....you take care
    Maggie

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  55. Nezzy, Merry Christmas! This is a perfect post..one of the best reason for the season ones that I have read! Thanks! :)
    From one klutz to another..hope your foot is better..and those darn animals..once you are on the ground they just want to lick your face!

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  56. That's what we were missing this year....FUDGE!! I kept thinking there was one thing that we forgot and that was it! UGH, it sounds so good right now!

    I've had things fall on my foot too and I know how painful it is!

    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family!!

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  57. Blessings for 2010...I am back with some time to catch up on blog reading..

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  58. Hope you had a fabulous Christmas, filled with love and laughter!!! Thanks for making me smile!!! ~Janine XO

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  59. All best wishes to you in the New Year 2010!! I lok froward to next year's posts.

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  60. WoW! That was some bad spelling above. I LOOK FORWARD to more of your great posts in the new year. All the best to you NEW YEAR's 2010!

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  61. Aw, Nezzy. You're so funny. Thanks for your kind words, and thanks for the smiles I got when I read your post! Cats just have no sympathy, do they? A dog would be licking your face if he could reach it. Cats? They'll walk over the top of you if you fall down, thinking you're just there for their comfort and convenience. Ya gotta love 'em, though!

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  62. Daisy is so right (and funny) about cats.

    Your place is VERY festive! How long will you leave it up?

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  63. Sounds like you had a busy but very nice Christmas! Hope the New year is just as happy for you.

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