Happy Birthday!

 

 

Hi there!

 

I hope your Christmas was wonderful!  It was filled with great memories and a delicious dinner.  Quite small compared to years past, but still a time to treasure!

 

 

On Christmas Eve, we went to the midnight candlelight service.  Our son, Jeremy, played his song "Winter Solstice" before the service.  It's a song he composed when he was a sophomore in high school.  He also played a song on the organ after the service, which was "Toccata in F Major" by Bach.  We are truly blessed with so many musicians in our church.  At the end of the service, we all have a lit candle and sing "Silent Night".  It is the most peaceful amazing tradition each year.  I wouldn't want to miss it for it is so very special!

 

 

A small family dinner with Randy's Mom.  Most of his family is now living in Arizona.  Maybe one day we will go there for Christmas!:-)  My husband was so helpful with the dinner and made a delicious turkey.  He even set the table, but he forgot the table cloth, but that's OK. :-)  My family doesn't get together for Christmas dinner for there is just so many.  But, my sisters did get together on 12-14-14 for Christmas and to celebrate my one sis's birthday on 12-13-14.  Here is a pic with my sisters...

 

 

OK, are you still with me?  Are you wondering where my birthday card is for the challenge?:-)  Thank you for reading my long post.  Here is my card, which I made for a lady at our church who will soon be turning "90"!

All stamps used are from Paper Sweeties...Party Time (cake, balloons) with coordinating dies Sweet Cuts-Party Time.  Alphas-Upper Case (numbers 9,0) stamp set used for numbers on the cake, border, and banner.  The banner die is from the set Sweet Cuts-Be Happy.  And, the sentiment is from the stamp set Occasions.  The border punch is from Martha Stewart and the ribbon is from Jo-Ann Fabric.  I'm entering this card over at Seize the Birthday. 

Thanks so much for dropping by today.  Take care and have a great week!

Hugs,
Maria