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Weekend love.-Capturing moments

Pretty lights, baked goodies, and family time-I could cherish these moments for a very long time. 


I enjoyed evenings spent by our Christmas tree. -It just feels so cozy.



One of my favorite ornaments hangs in the very front of our tree. It's very special to me and represents the love, and bond I have with my daughter. God truly has blessed us.


While deployed to the Middle East- my husband picked up this hand-painted vase. It's traveled around a bit. It's now displayed on a shelf in our living room. 





Our daughter hosted a pastry party. There were plenty of goodies and cakes with delicious whipped toppings. My favorite was the strawberry cake she prepared. 



Our nights included- Art and family play dough creations. 








Our time was spent in the kitchen preparing simple dishes and baking sweet goodies. 
We enjoyed a pesto chicken sandwich, along with a simple cucumber salad. 



Baking was kept simple. I made a quick batch of caramel apple cookies.

How did you spend your weekend?  I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy time spent with your loved ones. 

**Hello to all my readers, I appreciate all of you! **

If you didn't catch my last post here it is: Our week, peaceful and calm & {cinnamon stick frames}
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  1. Jennifer HaysDecember 23, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    It looks like your holiday preparations are ready to go. Everything is beautiful and festive. I wish you and a your family a lovely, peaceful Christmas.

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    1. StephanieDecember 23, 2013 at 6:21 PM

      Jennifer, thank you friend. I hope you all have a beautiful Christmas.

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  2. DinaDecember 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Thankful for my military family that has invited the monster and I over for Christmas dinner. We had a rough weekend we have both been so sick!

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    1. StephanieDecember 23, 2013 at 6:23 PM

      Dina, how wonderful! (I'm happy that your military family invited both you, and the monster over for Christmas dinner.) I would have done the same for you two, if you were here or I was near you. =) I hope you two are feeling much better. Have a Merry Christmas, and I send hugs your way.

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    2. DinaDecember 27, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      Much, much better!

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  3. KrisDecember 24, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Your weekend and your weeks always seem so peaceful. I enjoy reading about them. Your tree is beautiful, and so is the ornament. It looks perfect. I hope you have a lovely holiday Stephanie! :)

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    1. StephanieDecember 24, 2013 at 7:47 AM

      Kristy, thank you. I'm so happy you enjoy reading and visiting my blog. I'm so happy to have you come along on my journey. You're a wonderful blog friend. I hope you and your family have a peaceful, and loving Christmas. -And a very happy new year. =)

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  4. AnonymousDecember 24, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing the photos of your lovely weekend -- nice and relaxing. We had a fun day at the beach. Jolly holiday wishes to you and your family.

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    1. StephanieDecember 24, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you, Jayne. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and a happy new year. Sounds like a nice weekend spent at the beach. =)

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  5. Laura FunkDecember 28, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Found you on BloggyMoms! I am a fellow Colorado Blogger and am LOVING your blog and photos! New follower from www.wegotthefunk1.com

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    1. StephanieDecember 29, 2013 at 12:21 AM

      Hi Laura, thank you for visiting my blog! So happy to have you as a new follower on my blog. It's a pleasure to have you come along on this journey. I started following you as well. =) You have a lovely blog as well.

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