Hallettsville, TX

I recently got back from vacation. One of my favorite places that we went while on vacation was to a small town called, Hallettsville, TX. It was completely by accident, we took a wrong turn, but it turned out to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The town was centered around a beautiful building in the middle. This building was decorated for Christmas. The town, at least the part I got to see, was like a square with this building in the middle and then a road around it with the rest of the town around the main building (I think it is the courthouse). Below are the pictures of the beautiful town all lit up! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

One more thing to note, we got there about 1AM while driving through and there was no one around, but there was Christmas music playing! I loved everything about it!

1st side - Love

2nd side - Joy

3rd side - Hope

4th side- Peace

The town from a distance

Here is a short video clip so you can hear the music!

Top gifts to give!

If I had all the money in the world...these are the gifts I would be giving to everyone this year!

I will include gift that I love and think others would love, too. They are in no order, except for the order in which I can remember them! I will also include a link to where you can buy them!


Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

http://www.christianbook.com/jesus-calling/sarah-young/9781591451884/pd/451884?product_redirect=1&Ntt=451884&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

Joy: An Irish Christmas - Keith and Kristyn Getty

http://www.christianbook.com/keith-getty/joy-an-irish-christmas/pd/CD58964?product_redirect=1&Ntt=CD58964&item_code=WW&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

The Five Love Languages...Singles edition - Gary Chapman

 http://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Singles/dp/1881273873/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324355823&sr=8-1

River of Time series - Lisa Tawn Bergren

Waterfall -http://www.amazon.com/Waterfall-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/1434764338/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324356022&sr=1-3

Cascade - http://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/1434764311/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324356022&sr=1-2

Torrent - http://www.amazon.com/Torrent-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/143476429X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324356022&sr=1-1

Any of MaryLu Tyndall's books

http://www.marylutyndall.com/books


I also recommend Karen Kingsbury's books

http://www.karenkingsbury.com/books

Erynn Mangum's books

http://www.erynnmangum.com/ErynnMangum.com/Books.html

Stay tuned for more!!!

Christmas Music

This year I have some new favorite Christmas music. I know some of you do not like Christmas music for a whole month, but I love it!!!
Here are a few favorites(Check out the youtube videos):
Where's the Line to See Jesus by Backy Kelley
Christmas with a Capital "C" by Go Fish with Brad Stine
Toy Packaging by Sara Groves
Okay, check those out!

Baking...

Over the past week, my family has made over 20 different kinds of cookies and candies! There are all different flavors and kinds and lots of yummy things.
Here are some pics:

Mint on top and molasses

Right to left, Mint, apricot, green coconut, sugar cookies

sugar decorated and candy cane

Pineapple and Peanut

Here are just a few!
What Christmas goodies do you make?