The Christmas Bible

Well, it has been quite a while since I wrote anything! Don't worry though, I have not lost my love of all things Christmas! I have been pretty busy and haven't made time to write anything. In fact, I was just shopping this weekend with a friend for some Christmas records for her to play on her record player and I ended up getting a few Christmas CDs of my own! I'm even listening to one right now. It's a country Christmas collection. 

We had a little fun in the "hand-off" of the book!

Back in April I was given a gift from my brother-in-law, Brian. It was a book entitled "The Christmas Bible". He had seen it at work and instantly thought of me (really who wouldn't?). It has everything in it from Christmas menu ideas, to a variety of Christmas treats, and a lot of decorating ideas. It even has a few ways to decorate and make your own wrapping paper! How cool is that??? Will I do that? Who knows but it may just be worth a try!

Some of the food is a little too elegant for my cooking abilities, but it sure is fun to look at different foods that people make for Christmas. My goal is to pick a recipe from the book and try and make it this upcoming Christmas season. What an adventure that will be! Maybe I should try one of the homemade wrapping paper or wreath ideas? The possibilities are endless. I'll keep you updated on my decision!

Since moving I have been given a large bookcase. Can you guess what's on it? Of course, The Christmas Bible! Actually I have a complete Christmas section! It's not very big as many of my Christmas books are still in Michigan (moving really does take forever!).

It didn't take me long to open it and start reading...

I have been looking through The Christmas Bible a lot lately, and I still go to Good Will a lot...and yes I'm still just as bad as ever with how much Christmas stuff I buy! But when it's cheap and in good condition, how can anyone say no?????? I'll have to post more of my finds in another post. They really are awesome! Special thanks to Tasha for helping me find some nice goodies while she and the family were down to visit me last month! That truly made a Christmas in July!

Oh, and going back to my listening to Christmas music...yes it has begun (if it ever ended). Some of my coworkers are no longer surprised when they walk into my office and hear Christmas music playing.

Well, here's to wishing the Christmas Spirit was around more than once a year...

Merry Christmas!!!