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The Country Christmas Connection 2017

This is my second year that  I participate in a fun, Country in the Christmas gift exchange. I love surprises and this exchange was full of them.
The Christmas in the Country Gift exchange was organized by two awesome bloggers, Jenny at Keeping Ag Real and Darlene at Guernsey Dairy Mama, which I had a privilege of meeting at AgChat. These two ladies are my dairy heroes. Be sure to check out their great blogs.

Meet my Secret Santa, was Dawn Carlson!! I was so excited when I opened my box. Dawn had sent some fun bottles of sprinkling drinks.

~WINE~SWEET RED WINE~WHITE WINE~PRAIRIE PUMPKIN WINE~WINTER WARMTH~WINE

Dawn include a awesome letter about all these items.

It truly made my day.

 I appreciated Dawn’s note inside! It was thoughtful and full of wine history; Illinois. I enjoyed reading the history of Illinois. I learned that Illinois is the leading producer of pumkins in the US. Illinois is also know as “The Prairie State.”  In addition to her note, she also sent a couple bottles of wine and her mother’s pumpkin pecan pie. Also included in her note she told be that she lives in DeKalb County and that is where DeKalb Seed Corn was founded. The most exciting part, except for the wine!!, is that DeKalb is known for the invention of “Barbed Wire.” Dawn’s letter was very interested and I am glad that she shared it with me. I look forward in getting to know her a whole lot more.
Thank you Dawn for all your gifts.
Not only did I love getting a “Secret” box, I loved shipping a box of goodies to my “Secret”blogger. My secret blogger was Jenny Holtermann! I had fun, stalking her and getting to read about her and her family on her blog, Almond Girl Jenny!
She lives in California and is an almond farmer! I recommend you all heading over to her Facebook Page. Anyway, if you are interested in seeing what else I sent her, head over to her blog.

Check out all the other posts from the Connection.

As I read posts from ##TCCC17 I thought about this quote,

“God knows who belongs in your life and who doesn’t. Trust and let go. Whoever is meant to be there, will still be there.

I am definitely going to try this out!
Love this Wine Shirt!!
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The Country in the Christmas Connection 2017

The Country in the Christmas Connection 2017

This year I participate in a fun, Country in the Christmas gift exchange. I love surprises and this exchange was full of them. My blogger friend, Robyn from The Ranch Wife Chronicles, invited me to participate. 

The Christmas in the Country Gift exchange was organized by two awesome bloggers, Jenny at The Magic Farm House and Darlene at Guernsey Dairy Mama, which I had a privilege of meeting at AgChat. These two ladies are my dairy heros. Be sure to check out their great blogs. 

Meet my Secret Santa, was Darlene at Guernsey Dairy Mama!! I was so excited when I opened my box. Darlene had sent some many fun things from her little town, Silverton, Oregon.

~CHOCOLATES~COW TAILS~COFFEE~COOKBOOK~SCARF~VANILLA SOAP~COLORING BOOKS~

Darlene include a awesome letter about all these items.

It truly made my day.

“Don’t Share, be selfish with enjoying those!” Don’t worry, I had all the CHOCOLATE CARAMELS. They were amazing.

I appreciated Darlene’s note inside! It was thoughtful and full of history; the Willamette Valley was one of the destinations of people that followed the Oregon Trail because you can grow anything in the valley. In addition to her note, she also sent information on Abiqua Acres. Darlene’s family is rich in family history and I am glad that I get to know about it. I would encourage you all to follow Darlene. She is amazing! I look forward in getting to know her a whole lot more. 
Thank you Darlene for all your gifts.  Make sure to check her out on Facebook.
Not only did I Love getting a “Secret” box, I loved shipping a box of goodies to my “Secret” blogger. My secret blogger was Kerry Wiebe. I had fun, stalking her and her blog, I Married A Milk Man! She lives in Kansas. One of the highlights of stalking her was her love for family and dairy. I recommend you heading to her Facebook Page.  Anyway, if you are interested in seeing what else I sent her, head on over to her blog.



Check out all the other posts from the Connection.

As I read posts from ##TCCC16 I thought about this quote,

“God knows who belongs in your life and who doesn’t. Trust and let go. Whoever is meant to be there, will still be there. 

Love this little family. 

Reata loves her coloring book from 
Life is full of surprises. 
Darlene, you are so good. I am in love with this
gem. 

  

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Happy Holidays from our Place to Yours!

Happy Holidays from our Place to Yours!

Wishing you all a Season of Gladness, a Season of Cheer, and to top it All off,
a Wonderful Year!!


Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14

My thoughts today include this:

What is Christmas really about?


Jesus

The Bible tell us what we should be doing during Christmas season and everyday. Worshiping God. Thanking him for sending us his Son. And you know what? The Bible never mentions Christmas lights and glitter. It does however, tells us about the Light of the World and what He has done for you and me.

To live in peace on earth.
To live with good will toward their fellow man.
To help the world to come to know Jesus.

I encourage you to discover the true joy of Christmas by sharing what you have with others.
A word of encouragement or a smile can mean the world to someone.
Just keep your heart open and look for ways to be a blessing.
I want to have a giving heart.
This week my prayer is that I will let God use me in a special way this Christmas and every day of the new year!

I want to end with this:
What do you want to get out of this Christmas season?  I want to slow down and enjoy the season without going overboard.  Yes, we’ll still see lights, and other Christmas decor but at the end of the day I want to focus on my heart and mind on the one who made Christmas possible.

What’s on your heart today?
Sit a spell and tell me how you’re doing.  The hustle and bustle of the season will still be there when you go, but your heart and mind will be focused on what really matters to you.

 
Our Christmas Wish to you all.
That your heart be light as a Snowflake;
that your troubles melt away like snow.
And a drift of Blessings surround you and yours.

Merry Christmas from our place to yours.

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A Thought from the Circle L!

A Thought from the Circle L!

Merry Christmas from our ranch to yours.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14

My thoughts this week:

To live in peace on earth.
To live with good will toward their fellow man.
To help the world to come to know Jesus.

I encourage you to discover the true joy of Christmas by sharing what you have with others.
A word of encouragement or a smile can mean the world to someone.
Just keep your heart open and look for ways to be a blessing.
I want to have a giving heart.
This week my prayer is that I will let God use me in a special way this Christmas and every day of the new year!

Merry Christmas from me to you.