Merry Christmas, Y'all! Things at my house are still going full speed in preparation for Christmas dinner and dinner with my folks tonight. I hope you too are anticipating a wonderful Christmas with your families!

As for me, the out-of-town packages have been sent and all the remaining gifts are wrapped & hanging out under the tree. The last couple of weeks have been a blur of crazy-business at work, decorating for Christmas, and finding something special for all my loved ones. This year, instead of spending tons of money and breaking the bank to buy gifts, I tried to remember that how much you love someone is not measured by how much you spend on them. This was hard for me because I feel the need to lavish lots of presents on everyone! But, I'm trying to keep in mind that Christmas is not supposed to focus on the number of boxes and bags under the tree! In that spirit, I fashioned several handmade gifts for a few of the people on my list. Y'all, I hope you like them!

I have to make a last-minute run to Wal-Mart for provisions, so I'll say goodbye for now. Take the time this evening and tomorrow to truly cherish the loved ones around you. Thank the Lord for sending His son to be born in a manger so that we might live in mansions. Merry Christmas!

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  1. Nancy RosalinaJanuary 1, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Ashlie, Hope you had a blessed Christmas! It has been a pleasure getting to know you through blogging this year! I want to wish you a happy New Year! Blessings to you in 2009, Nancy

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  2. The MuseJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Cant wait to hear more from you :)
    Many blessings as the holidays come through...best of 09!

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  3. The HickmansJanuary 5, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I hope you had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  4. DarleneJanuary 7, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Ashlie,
    I hope you had a great Christmas and are having a Happy New Year!

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  5. The MuseJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Just dropping by to check on you!

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  6. The MuseJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Sending you some cyber blog H~U~G~S !! :)

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