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Sally Ferguson: Hi Elle! The link didn't connect; please try again. Glad to have you here!
Elle: Hello Ms Sally :) I'm a youg mom. Trying to make friends with fellow moms online. LINK EXCHANGE? Hope you don't mind. Thank you. Keep posting
Sally Ferguson: Welcome to my international guests! You inspire me to look for ways to connect across the miles! God bless you.
astaga.com lifestyle on the net: Wow, this was a really outstanding post. In theory I'd like to compose like this too - taking time and real effort to make a solid article... but what can I say... I shilly-shally a lot and never seem to get something done.Thanks!
astaga.com lifestyle on the net: Very thanks for your good information
Kerri: Hi Sally, been awhile and thought I would say HI. I really like your Jan 8th post - AMEN - looking forward to HOME!
mengembalikan jati dirii bangsa: I liked the info on this blog
Marie29: it's my first time to visit your blog. Hope you visit me back too. Wanna xchange links?
Denise: Hi, just blog hopping. Your blog looks nice! :)
nizam: Hi thanks for dropping by...stay in touch..cheers....
nizam: Hi how about a link exchange??so that we can have a mutual traffic to our sites...cheers..
nizam: Hi how about a link exchange??so that we can have a mutual traffic to our sites...cheers..
katiebug: just checking in with a hope that you are having a wonderful week. take care... :)
birdbits: hi Sally!Thankyou for the kind words! My hubby got me a kodak ez-share a few months ago and it takes very clear photos, I haven't figured out what half the functions are on the cam , but I am having fun trying! :-?:)
claire: hello..passing by here to read yr bloggie..
abbeymae: hallo there! care to x-links? see yah around!
rocky: hi care to exchange link?
felix: DO NOT FORGET VISIT MY BLOG
katiebug: Happy Weekend! :) Enjoy and take care...
Kerri: Hi, thanks for coming by and Happy New Year to you too. I just updated and also got the bibleblog.com going again too. Hope it is a good yr for you!
buzzin'bug: Dropping by here to get some inputs to go through the day. :) Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day yourself! :)
birdbits: Happy New Year to you !!!
ia: Hey. Happy New Year to you too..
purnama cellularphone: "Visit you today don't forget visit me back: :)
purnama cellularphone: visiiting you today don't forget to visit me too. Merry Christmas and blessings for the New Year!
katiebug: Wishing you a Blissful and Happy 2009! :)
Ask Ms Recipe: Thanks for the visit :)
Carol S.: Nice to hear from you again. Blessings to you and yours for a healthy and Happy New Year!
Jonella: HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND SAFE 2009!
DoyleSoft: :)
Jonella: Hi Sally, Have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!
buzzin'bug: buzzin' by to wish you a blissful thanksgiving day! :)
Sally Ferguson: Thanks for the recipe, Vernette! It sounds like a good flavoring agent!
Vernette Carbon: I really love your blog. Thanks for posting the homemade taco seasoning mix. I love taco. I'll try your recipe. I am from the Caribbean and love to cook. I always enjoy a new recipe. I love to blend onion, garlic, sweet peppers, scallion, a little vinegar, salt, and pepper and keep it in the refrigerate in a nice tightly sealed bottle. I then use it every time I need to season my meats.
katiebug: Hi Sally! Yes, hubby and I would always find a way to reach out to our families for we believe that it is important for our Kate to know and to be close to them as she grows. Thank you for stopping by my page and for always sharing your wisdom. Happy Friday! :)
Carol S: Always nice to hear from you when you pop over to visit. Thanks for sharing the verse. Victory in Jesus!!!!
Clarisse: you inspire me. Have a great day!
katiebug: your blogs are very inspiring. :) so glad to come by here. hope it's okay with you if i will add u in my blog roll. have a good one! :)
Kerri: Thanks for coming by and for your encouragement. Looking at some of your comments it seems you have a talent for encouraging. I notice you are having the same problem here I had on my post earlier when I put up a new post, all the little squares. I don't know what is causing it. I had to in code editor and take them out manually. Good post on the candle.
Jonella: Good morning, Sally. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, and leaving me a true comment indeed. You still have a very nice here! Please keep in touch, sweetie, and God bless!
Carol S.: Thanks for your encouragement, Sally. I'll keep knitting and sewing as long as the Lord allows. LOL
ia: blog hopping
Sally Ferguson: God bless you, Bonnie!
bonnie: danke
anaps: Thanks for stopping by my blog and leave a comment. I appreciate it. I am still hoping for a page rank because I am a sponsored blogger... . Anyway, have a good one to you. Neat blog and you have interesting contents here.
Sally Ferguson: Thanks for stopping by! Your comments went to moderation, and then appear when approved! I appreciate the input!
birdbits: sorry, couldn't post the comment in your blog for some reason hAVE A GREAT dAY!
birdbits: Oh it is soo true , so hard to let go of our children. I have one child - a son 25 years old now , but he's still my baby, and I can remember the first day of school for him was very hard on me :-( I call the bitter~sweet experiences "parental growing pains" :)
glenndel: hi,nice blog here, care to exlinks???
Krishna: Hi, Thanks for your visit. Have a nice day!
Bravenet Community Blog: Good morning, Sally. Thanks so much for your tag. I really appreciate you taking the time to drop by.

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Friday, December 14th 2007

7:03 AM

Christmas Celebrations

My friends at HighCallingBlogs.com are sponsoring a Christmas challenge:  Blog about your most memorable Christmas!  Ooooh, I’m so there!  I love Christmas, with the special events that accompany it.  In fact, there are so many special memories, that I may have to carry that thought throughout the month!  Today is an especially good day to write about Christmas memories, as the snow is falling in a heavy white blanket.

Many years ago, I surprised my husband with a present for each of the 12 days before Christmas.  Some were sweets to tickle the chocolate fancy, and some were practical, like nail clippers or socks.  But a few were extravagant.  It was so much fun watching the anticipation build each day, as he never knew what to expect.  Finding those wrapped presents became an adventure that culminated in the Day of all days.

Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas beforehand has become a semi-tradition as Hubby has also surprised me.  We don’t do this every year…it would lose the element of surprise!  But a few years ago, we treated our kids, and relished their delighted responses!

Opinions differ as to the origin, but it is still fun to celebrate The 12 Days of Christmas!

 http://www.carols.org.uk/the_twelve_days_of_christmas.htm

 http://www.mahalo.com/12_Days_of_Christmas_Lyrics

 http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/12days.asp

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4 Comment(s).

Posted by Heather:

What a fun way to celebrate! I'll have to try this one year.
Of course, that means having my shopping done way in advance!
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 @ 2:20 PM

Posted by L.L. Barkat:

Were there any turtledoves in there?
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 @ 2:21 PM

Posted by Sally Ferguson:

No birds, but definately a feather in my cap!
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 @ 2:34 PM

Posted by Mark Goodyear:

We do the three gifts of the magi on the days leading up to Christmas. It's a bit like this, but cheaper. : )
Friday, December 21st 2007 @ 1:08 PM

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