Monday, December 22, 2014

Merry Christmas!


My daughter and I went shopping Saturday.  She needed to finish her Christmas shopping and we both wanted to go to Clark, MO to the Amish community where we were looking for some Christmas candy and other goodies.  

We passed by a farm that had 7 corn shocks lined up by the fence.  I'm not sure why there were just the 7 or why they were by the fence.  I thought it made an interesting photo.  You can see that the day was overcast and a bit foggy.  

We started very early in hopes of getting to the bakeries before they were sold out.  The divinity I wanted was already snapped up, but we found plenty of other yummy candy.  I bought some fudge, ting-a-lings, chocolate covered peanuts, coated oreos, several fried pies (those are to die for!), a plate of assorted goodies, 2 loaves of bread, a pecan pie and a cherry pie.  Who counts calories at Christmas?  I also bought a bag of oranges and some eggs at the Amish store.   I put the pies and one loaf of bread in the freezer until Tuesday or Wednesday.

After we left the Amish country, we headed to the city (Columbia).  We stopped in at our favorite diner for lunch and an old-fashioned ice cream soda.  Yum, yum.  No, we hadn't touched the candy or fried pies yet, although we were tempted!  They made it home intact.  lol!

After a full day of shopping, in which we also had stopped in at the Candy Factory for some divinity, we decided to drive around and see a few Christmas light displays.  One we had heard about was a house called the Candy Cane Crib.  It is fantastic!  


This home which is beautifully decorated is called the Candy Cane Crib.  Folks are invited to get out of their cars and take photos.   My little camera doesn't quite do justice to the beautiful scene, but you get the idea.
  


As heaven and nature sings in celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, may this Christmas bring you much love and happiness and fill your hearts with joy and peace. 

Merry Christmas from my home to yours!!

Love, 
Cheryl

30 comments:

  1. LOVED all the photos. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family.

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  2. What a fun day- I would love to tour around for candy! Yum! Merry Christmas!

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  3. Merry Christmas enjoy this time with your family. HUGS B

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  4. Sounds as if you are readiy for Christmas...just a few more errands for me and I will be ready as well. Merry Christmas from Alabama.

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  5. I love those wrapped trees. It is always fun to be out for the day with a daughter!

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  6. your photos say it all. they say Joy and Merry Christmas and make me feel festive. you revived my memory of my non cooking non baking maternal grandmother, the one that i am just like her. the one thing she could make was divinity... it was DIVINE... and even though she showed mother and me and my mothers sister we could never make it taste like hers. thanks for the memory jog

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  7. I love all of the beautiful scenes that Christmas provides! Merry Christmas sweet friend. Hugs, Diane

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  8. you had a full day. :) blessings to you this season and always!

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  9. Merry Christmas Cheryl. I wish the same to all your family members. I loved seeing all your photos. Isn't it great to see how others decorate. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  10. Looks like a lovely day for you two, Cheryl! Wish I had some of those jelly beans sitting on my desk. Oh, maybe I don't! lol Have a wonderful Christmas, friend. - Judy

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  11. Wonderful Christmas images...awesome light displays! A Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  12. Two derail Christmas collage, beautiful lights. Christmas Blesings Francine

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  13. Wonderful pictures . . .
    Merry Christmas Cheryl . . .

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  14. What a wonderful day! No one ever seems to drink Cream Soda, but I love it. I got the habit from my grandmother, who would drink it nearly every night, and sometimes make floats out of it. She also stuffed figs with divinity. I love the blue tree, kitty in the coat, the float..so much here that is cool!

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  15. Merry Christmas to you. I love going to look at decorated homes. This is beautiful and the sweets look really yummy.

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  16. Merry Christmas to you my bloggy friend. so amazing!! i love all your Christmas views. what fun!! ( :
    i love the American snowman ornament ... that is too cool!!

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  17. Make sure you get goat's milk fudge next time in Amish country if you didn't this time. It is amazing.
    Now you have me hungry for divinity. It has been a long time.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  18. This is a happy Merry Christmas Post....all the fun things that create memories for you during this season. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.....Blessings to each of you..

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  19. Hello, Hope you are having a wonderful December and will have a blessed Christmas… This is such a joyful time of year for so many—but it’s also the time when others experience a deep loneliness, and struggle during the holidays for many reasons. SO—today I ask you to stop what you are doing for a few minutes and say a prayer for someone you know who might be experiencing a hard time now… OR—better still, send them a card or give them a call. It will mean the world to them.

    Gorgeous photos, Cheryl... Looks like you are really going to have (and already having) a fantastic Christmas.. Looks like you have lots of delicious goodies to munch on... By the way, calories don't count during Christmas... ha

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  20. You two did have a wonderful shopping spree; I see. All the goodies sounded so good; I gained weight just reading about them. The pictures tell of the adventure you had. I loved them all. The decorated home is lovely and I enjoyed each pictures.
    I love following your posts and I look forward to your New Year ones. Bless you for all the light you bring into my life. Wishing for you a very Merry Christmas celebration with family and friends. Hugs!

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  21. Enjoyed all your pictures Cheryl! Merry Christmas to your Family! Love the kitty sweater!!!

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  22. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
    Best wishes for the new year... I'm looking forward to reading all about your new adventures in 2015 :)

    ~K.

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  23. A very merry and blessed Christmas to you, Cheryl! I enjoyed the photos. We have so much to be thankful for!

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  24. What a good sport that kitty is to wear that sweater.
    I love all the lights!
    Have a Very Merry Christmas!!

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  25. Growing up, my childhood home had pecan trees. Each Christmas, my sis and I would help mother make divinity with pecans on top! Sounds/looks like a very fun day. I am hungry now!
    Merry Christmas! xoxo Mildred

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  26. Merry Christmas! :) Those Amish are such good cooks and bakers!

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  27. Christmas has such fun and festive activities, shopping for loved ones, visits with Santa, baking cookies and other tasty treats, and preparing the house for cozy get togethers and family time. Your day with your daughter sounds perfect. Thanks for the wonderful photos!

    Happy Holidays, Cheryl!

    Poppy

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  28. Sounds like you and your family had a lovely Christmas! Part of the fun is preparing and shopping.. Beautiful images..I wish you and your family a happy & healthy New Year!

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  29. Great Christmas collages, Cheryl. I'm a lot behind, but I hope you had a good holiday. Happy New Year!

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  30. Oh, I hope your Christmas was merry!! Love seeing your festive photos...especially the last which depicts the Reason for the Season!

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