The Annanie Christmas

We hope you had a wonderful Christ filled Christmas.  Here at the Annanie house we were busy doing our favorite things, eating Chirstmas cookies and playing games.  After Christmas Eve church services we gathered in front of the Christmas tree for our yearly photo.  I got a new camera this year so I took a bit longer to get a good shot.  I work better with things that don't move, hahaha.  But I must say Michael and I have some good looking kiddos!

Trying to get Blue in a picture is hard. Matthew and Sarah got him to sit still for this quick picture.

Every year I try to get picture of just the kids. 

 I have given up on the serious picture and enjoy their creativity to make it fun. 

Christopher is into weight lifting right now and wanted to see if he could lift his brother and sister.  He last about one second, long enough to get this picture.

Here are the stockings I made this year.  I bought the stocking for 2.00 at Walmart.  Then I doodled everyones name onto some canvas and hot glued them on.  Do you notice anything different about this picture?????  There is one more stocking this year!  That is because .......

Matthew asked this beautiful young lady to marry him a few days ago.  Let me introduce the future Mrs Sarah Annanie.  She is a wonderful girl and we welcome her into the family! 

Williamsburg Christmas

As we walked around Williamsburg I took pictures of all the Christmas decorations.  You can click on the pictures to get a closer look at the wreaths.  Each business owner created a wreath using what they do or sell inside.  That made for some interesting wreaths. 

Coffe house

Tavern

Tavern

Most of the wreaths are made with natural items.  I learned that back in the 1700’s they would not have use all the fruit because it would have been a waste to use food as decoration. 

Tailor

Basketmaker

Come back soon and check out all the different buildings and trades that we learned about.

December Happenings

Well Jule here is your entry! 

Per your request.

Each year our office goes to Fogo De Chao.

 My eyes are closed but I wanted to show

 you how the meat is served to us during our meal.

 This weekend we gathered as a family to decorate our tree.

I set up a buffet of finger foods and Christmas cookies.

This year the kids decided on the

pyramid pose for their Christmas photo.

Each year I try and make new cookie/candy recipes.

Peppermint Bark was a winner!

Pretzel Turtles are very yummy also. 

Both of these are fast and easy to make!

Now I have five days to finish up my shopping and wrapping!



Past Few Days....

Saturday night Michael and I went to our churches Married Fellowship.

We roasted hotdogs and marshmallows.

YUMMY!

Sunday we hit Dazzle Dash a local hospital fundraiser.

We walked through the drive through lights.

As many of you know I am volunteer for Samaritan's Purse, Operation

Christmas Child.  Every year I organize our church to deliver shoeboxes.

This year we collected 150 boxes.  Then I spend the week at the

collection center.  I pack all the boxes that get delivered.  Then

Those trucks go to NC to be processed and delivered

all around the world to children who would otherwise

not receive any gifts.

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"Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ."



25 YEARS!

Michael and I celebrated our 25th anniversary

by going on a murder mystery dinner cruise.

We sailed around the inner harbor for 3 hours, ate dinner,

tried to figure out "who done it"

and took in all the sights along the harbor.

Great evening! You know I had to get a shot of the lighthouse! Michael with a couple of the actors. Don't mind the crazy hair, it was really windy! Balitmore harbor at dusk.