Our weekly Bible Study group got together Wednesday evening for our annual Christmas dinner party.
I am so blessed by each person in this photo! What a wealth of Godly wisdom and character each person brings to the group. We love each other dearly as we encourage and pray for one another on our journey through this world toward our Heavenly home
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| Between Dinner and Dessert, we gathered in the family room for a photo in front of the fireplace |
When we moved into our home 27 years ago, this fireplace had a fake brick front and a small, rough-hewn board for the mantle. John and I designed and built the new mantle and added marble to the front and the hearth. The wood-burning stove insert is what keeps us toasty warm through the winter.
We also added the windows to bring light into the room.
The metal screen belonged to my mom. She used it in front of a decorative fireplace.
The counted cross-stitch Silent Night was made and framed many years ago and comes out each Christmas.
The Scherenschnitte (German for paper cutting) were made several years ago from patterns I found in a book and patterns shared by Cindy.
At Abbey’s request, we brought the tree back to the family room. The last few years it has been in the living room but she wanted a change this year.
I wish the room was as large as it appears in this photo!
It gets pretty crowded when all the kids are here.
It gets pretty crowded when all the kids are here.
The coffee table that holds our Christmas Eve hearty appetizer dinner.
One of the only times I allow food in the family room…
after Candlelight Service and the kids are snugly in their jammies while Pop-Pop reads
The Night Before Christmas.
I think at least two of the little ones actually pay attention through the whole story 😉
It is just too hard to be still with cousins visiting and Christmas Day just one more sleep away.
One of the only times I allow food in the family room…
after Candlelight Service and the kids are snugly in their jammies while Pop-Pop reads
The Night Before Christmas.
I think at least two of the little ones actually pay attention through the whole story 😉
It is just too hard to be still with cousins visiting and Christmas Day just one more sleep away.
The quaint village waits in anticipation for Jill and family to arrive and join their cousins to watch the trains go round and round the tracks with horn tooting and tiny puffs of smoke billowing from the engine.
Linking to:
Show & Tell Friday @My Romantic Home
Good evening, I have been looking for the cross stitch pattern for the Silent Night piece you have on your mantel since 1990. Is it possible that you might share the name of the book/pattern that I might try to find it again? Thank you in advance for your kindness.
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. What a beautiful, cozy, inviting home and fireplace you have. You are a gifted decorator and I like your style. I especially like the lit village under the tree.
I can relate to the joy you receive from your Bible Study group. It is a great blessing to spend time with friends who study God's Word together. Lovely post!
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. What a beautiful, cozy, inviting home and fireplace you have. You are a gifted decorator and I like your style. I especially like the lit village under the tree.
I can relate to the joy you receive from your Bible Study group. It is a great blessing to spend time with friends who study God's Word together. Lovely post!
It looks beautiful! L! It may get crowded but it must be wonderful!
What a beautiful home you have. I love your mantle decorations. Thanks so much for the sweet comment you left on my blog!
Simply beautiful!! Everything looks so warm and welcoming…I know you're going to have a fabulous Christmas.
xo
Pat
Simply beautiful!! Everything looks so warm and welcoming…I know you're going to have a fabulous Christmas.
xo
Pat
I can see the affection you all have for each other in your bible study photo. Thanks for this lovely peek into your home at Christmas.
So beautiful. I love seeing your precious Bible study group. I think we share a special bond with those who study God's Word with us.
wow lovely post with beauuuuuuuutiful cliks..
just found your space…love your space…very interesting posts with nice presentation …happy following you..:)
do stop by mine sometime..
Tasty Appetite
A beautiful get together!
nice post friend…thank you for sharing…wish i could visit everyone more frecuently but are many..and the hours are different but prayers and blessings on your way..lets remember the real reason for the holidays..days of peace love and thinking…loves from our home to yours…maranatha..
what a gorgeous fireplace that is and you have it decorated perfectly.
How beautiful that room is. I love the simple, yet tasteful way that you decorated. And that train must be so much fun for your grandchildren to watch!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and Bible study group. My Bible study group party is tomorrow and so looking forward to it. I love the hardwood floors, and always wanted to have just one room with them. Have a wonderful weekend~
Lorraine,
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! It was wonderful to hear from you and your decorations are fabulous. I hope you have the merriest of Christmases!
blessings,
kari
I feel cozy just looking at those pictures.
What a sweet post reading about your memories and the fireplace! The pictures are really pretty. I love the white on the fireplace. Hope you have a nice weekend!
What a beautiful room and especially the fireplace. And yes it is so good to have a group of friends who can pray, worship and study Gods Word with. You are blessed!
Wow! Your home is just beautiful! You are blessed!!!
We love pulling out decorations that we had made years before, it always seem to spur a walk down memory lane. Thank you for inviting s into your beautiful home
What a beautiful and festive room. No wonder the little ones love to come for Christmas. The scherenschnitte are just beautiful!
Maybe crowded but a good kind of crowd 🙂 Your house looks lovely, warm and inviting. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
What a dear group of friends gathered around your lovely hearth. The tree, train and trimmings are beautiful. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you for inviting me over! You have a gorgeous home!!
I adore looking at your gorgeous home at the best of times but at Christmastime…oh boy, it's magical!
I must agree with Abbey too: that tree is meant to be in your stunning sitting room!
Hope you have a wonderful Friday and a happy weekend.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Thank you for sharing your lovely house with us, as well as your dear church friends. You must be so excited about welcoming your family back for Christmas!