A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-13,14-05....Finest Christmas Tables, Part II

Billie, LUV W, Mrs.Nooseman | LUV W, Mrs.Nooseman

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas fast approaching, a few weeks ago I asked a Few of Our Finest to set some of their finest Christmas tables to present throughout the first three weeks of December. Each one has chosen her own theme, and no one else has seen it. Today our featured guest artists are LUV W and Mrs.Nooseman.

I hope you enjoy and appreciate their beautiful Christmas offerings as much as I do. It's always rewarding when we have our Finest' contributions, but never moreso than during the Christmas holidays.

Thank you, Luv and Mrs.N!

Bring Us Home Again

He slowly came awake today
and he lumbered to his feet,
for it was just two hours
before that he faded off to sleep.

He donned the day's attire and
grabbed his M-16.
He headed off to breakfast to keep
him strong and lean.

As he walked down to the chow line
he kept a watchful eye.
He didn't want the enemy
to take him by surprise.

As the chaplin said a special prayer
on this very special day,
he kept thinking of his family
that is oh so far away.

He rubbed his left breast pocket
where he keeps a picture of his wife
and a letter from his daughter that
he reads most every night.

He fought back a single tear
as he stared out at the sand,
wishing he could be back home
with his family close at hand.

He shook his head to clear his thoughts
and then be on his way.
He's defending our great country
and has little time to play.

When he got out to the fence line,
his buddy by his side,
he exchanged a "Merry Christmas"
followed by a tired sigh.

He climbed upon the watchtower,
his mouth a tiny grin.
He said, "Merry Christmas to the world"
and "God, please, bring us home again".

~Bradley A. Peraino~




GOD BLESS AMERICA
~~~~~~~~~~
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

Good Morning FR Finest.

Christmas Traditions at my house.

Advent

At our house we start the Christmas celebrations with Advent.

We have a wreath made out of pine cones with four candles on it. Each Sunday we light one Candle and read the Story of Christ's birth and listen to Christmas songs.

During the time of Advent, we also start baking our Christmas Cookies and making Christmas decorations.

Our kids receive an Advent Calender on the First of December to count down the days to Christmas.

St.Nick or Nickolaus

On December sixth we celebrate St.Nick, who brings small gifts that he puts into the children's boots that have been left in front of their doors, if they were good. ;)

To keep some of the traditions from Germany in the family, we also exchange gifts on December 24th, and we put some gifts under the tree for December 25th, to include the traditions of an American Christmas.

We have integrated both traditions into our very own tradition and hope that our kids will carry on this tradition, when they have their own families.

It would be great if you all could share your Traditions with all of us, whether they are Christmas, Hanuka or other Holiday traditions.

I wish you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-12-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Cute tree.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hey, there you two are. :) I followed you Mrs. N. LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

You should get your cards from me by New Years. LOL!

Next week I have to take my son into NYC for College interview. This college stuff is a lot of work. :)

[Billie]

Love your Christmas Card, Amy. Know you're busy doing all the things that we wimmen "get" to do at this time of the year. :)

[Billie]

Hmmmm, that is a very pretty greeting - I wonder...... is the background transparent? :)

[Billie]

Hi, dixie - they are different from last year's - different folks have created them - isn't it fun to see some of the other creations!

[Billie]

Oh, no! Please no icestorm that leaves you without power!

[Billie]

Diva, thank you - it's always nice to see you stop in.

[GodBlessUSA]

I believe so. Let me check. :)

[Billie]

Still thinking about you, dolly. Wanting to make you feel all better, knowing I can't.

[Billie]

LOL! Isn't it fun! A surprise in my mailbox - actually TWO little purple thingies! Will post the other tomorrow. :)

[Billie]

:) glad you like my little housedress LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

Yes that one has a transparent background. :)

[Pistov Elf]

Yo! Billie

I LUV ice cream...and cookies...and candy...and, but you get the idea!

Wish we had time...but Santa's holding us in late hoping for a resolution of the ElvesStrike! Pssst....don't tell anybody...but we Elves...already decided to do that. But, if Santa wants to sweeten the pot....well!!

Pistov

[Billie]

Woweee!! Look at you, Billie! You are glittering all over.

LOL - purple makes us look so regal. :)

Yes, that li'l gal does look just like you. :) Funny how the dolls have changed - they used to be "Barbies" when we first started posting them. :)

[Billie]

You look fantastic Billie! :)

Are you sure it doesn't make me look too fat?! LOL!

[Billie]

Oh, what a cute elf! And I can see that yours is decorated like the *real* old-fashioned tree - don't see many that put icicles on trees - pretty!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

House dress?

Looks like a Party Dress to me.;)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

I am all over FR and can't keep up with any thread.LOL.

My pinger wasn't working either, so I had to fix that.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good to know ,now I don't have to run to the mailbox every day in anticipation.LOL.

Still working on the college stuff I see.:)