Advent – Page 19

Be Watchful! Be Alert!

November 29, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Advent 4 Comments

“ Be Watchful! Be Alert!…to receive Christ, in whatever form he may come to us…As we know neither the day nor the hour, let us keep our hearts clean and free and ready to meet Jesus when He comes…”

~Bl. Teresa of Calcutta

Let us allow the Virgin Mary, Mother of the God-who-comes and Mother of Hope, to guide us in this waiting.

May She whom we will celebrate as Immaculate in a few days obtain for us that we be found holy and immaculate in love at the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

~Pope Benedict XVI

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

December 23, 2010 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Cookies, Recipe 4 Comments

A friend hosted a Cookie Exchange during the first week of December for moms and daughters. It was a great outing and jump start for Christmas baking.

Rose and I decided to try a new recipe. We were in a chocolatey mood and liked the look of Chocolate Crinkles. We used Bakers Royal recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

Rose found this to be a simple and fun recipe. She noted that she would use less powdered sugar. Also, we tried the Crinkles with and without peppermint. Peppermint is the way to go!

I printed the recipe on the JOY cards for all to take home.

A tall glass of milk is definitely needed. This is one rich cookie, just the way my kids like them!

check out more cookie ideas at Catholic Cuisine’s Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange and our last year’s Christmas cookie post.

Thanksgiving and Prayers

December 23, 2010 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Dragonfly Leave a Comment

We have sought simpler times. This year a Christmas Topiary is part of the plan. We decided to decorate our tree early this year in honor of our gift from above, Dragonfly.

He turned 7 months on Dec. 17.

He is a precious baby with a sweet disposition. He is easy and always happy. Dragonfly…sits up on his own. has 6 teeth. wears 9-12 months clothes. pulls himself to a standing position, on his own. eats avocados. loves to fight with dad and brother. enjoys his adventures with sweetie. prefers men to women. is ready for a hair cut. crawls everywhere.……brings us much JOY!

prayers for a

JOYfilled CHRISTmas

We pray that we continue to be filled with the JOY that only Christ can provide. We extend this prayer to all our blog friends and their loved ones.

Waiting For Jesus Christ

December 23, 2010 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Nativity 1 Comment

We are anxiously awaiting the birth of Christ. On Christmas Day, the children will add Baby Jesus to the Nativity Scenes in our home, that do not have Him present. He is the true gift of Christmas!

mantle – Fontanini Nativity

tree topper

living room side table – Jim Shore Nativity

kitchen calendar – Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

bookshelf – Dollar Tree Nativity trinket box

papi – Oriental Trading Nativity

altar

schoolroom – Oriental Trading Nativity

entry table – Fontanini

piano in Holy Room (on display year-round)

snow globe nativity

schoolroom calendar – Seton Homeschool

front yard

not pictured: bedroom nativity sets, veggietale nativity, little people nativity, cloth nativity, …..

more nativity scenes can be viewed at the Nativity Parade.

One Sink At A Time

December 13, 2010 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Advent, Home, Organization 1 Comment

I have been somewhat overwhelmed since having our newest blessing. My home has been a reflection of my state. Nonetheless, I am determined to follow His prompting to regain order during this Advent season, one sink at a time.

Like Mother, Like Daughter is hosting a Kitchen Sink Linky Party. Thank you Auntie Leila for the gentle prompting.

Pretty over the kitchen sink ~ Share your "flow" progress and your pretty windowsill or other space above your kitchen sink! Link back here to Like Mother, Like Daughter, and leave a comment if you like! Then visit each other to show everyone sink love!

Preparing my soul and my home for the coming of Christ.

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