From my corner of the world in the Baltics. Sharing family, recipes, and memories. “…thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Isaiah 64:8
Eleven years ago today Bob asked me to marry him!!
Well, tis the season for yummy food and gatherings and decorations. Thought I would share some pictures from our service last night. We had a Christmas buffet and it turned out really nice. We were missing a couple of families but had a wonderful time. It snowed all afternoon yesterday and it was as if we were driving in a snow globe.
These were some of the kids from last night at church. ( They also happen to be my Sunday School kids – I just LOVE them to pieces! ) We were missing three faithful children – them and their parents were in a car accident on Saturday and thankfully, they were not harmed but their car was. Pictured from back left to right and then front: Elisa, Sonna, Sarah, Samuel, Emma, Eliise, Roselyn, Sophia and Ella.
Singing Christmas songs.
The older kids played Monopoly while the younger ones played with play dough. Poor Samuel is the only big boy.
I snapped this picture of Sophie during the service. She is such an angel face, if I do say so myself. 
Sarah Grace, my other sweet angel girl.
A few of us ladies after church. I guess I should have worn red!
This group of ladies have been the biggest blessing to me personally. We are all Americans except, Anyah, who works with the Salvation Army and her husband is American. We meet every two weeks and it is a source of light while it can so dark here – dark in many ways. We had a cookie exchange on this day and we also shared some homeschooling things and kids books and such. We are in the middle of a Bible study called Experiencing God. I look forward to every other Monday morning because of these ladies.
Homemade peanut butter cups!! Thought I would throw in a recipe to this post. I used butter instead of shortening and doubled the chocolate and used creamy instead of crunchy peanut butter. These were SOOOO fun to make! My son who does not like chocolate or peanut butter even liked these. They are a hit!
Merry Christmas from our home to yours. I do want to add that to many of us, Christmas is a wonderful, happy time of year. But, I want to also remember those who are having a hard time this Christmas. I know of some who are celebrating this Christmas without their loved ones because they have passed from this life to the next. For some this is the first Christmas without them and for others it has been many years but yet that gaping hole is still there. I hurt for those of you who are grieving this day. For some, Christmas time holds painful memories for whatever reason – all the joyful sounds and happenings of Christmas only brings back memories of sadness and pain. I am so sorry! I would challenge those reading this to be mindful of those around us; you may have many presents wrapped for your children and the Christmas meal is all planned out and bought; the Christmas music is on 24/7 – but so many around us are hurting. May I challenge us to share Christmas with someone this season? God Bless!
I am a wife, mother, and missionary. My passions are reading, cooking, and my family. I enjoy getting to know people and hosting get-to-togethers. Most of my time is spent with my three children, husband and dog. I homeschool. July 10, 1999 is my wedding anniversary. My home state is Minnesota.
Thanks SO much for sharing! LOVE to “see” your life there!
OH my! I am going to have to make those pnut butter cups! Yummy!
Heather,
You and your family are soooo beautiful. We are proud of you! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year. Think of you often.
Love You!
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Luke 2:11
Heather, You are so on target about people having a hard time at Christmas. You have such a sensitive heart and blessed me while the tears came. God is so good and I had another laugh yesterday while Marcia & Reta & I had lunch out. Marcia asked me to tell Reta about your piano recital. Sorry!!! You know how much I love you and Bob and your family. Love my new grandson, Philip. Love & prayers. Barb
Thanks for sharing your pictures. Have a great Christmas day.
I am going to try your recipe….that will surely help me on my New Years decision to eat healthy!
Maybe I will just eat one…or two!
Love you, my friend!