Be Thankful

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

One of my lessons for the week is being thakful. Yesterday my dad, mom, brother, and me went to Kohls to return a pair of tennis shoes so I could get a pair I liked a little more. After two hours of shopping for some I found nothing and left the store with empty hands. I saw this pair of black and white tennis shoes. They're nikes. And I loved them! Well I couldn't get them and after I saw those shoes I really wanted nothing else. After that I was picky. Cause all I really wanted was that shoe.  Anywho, I got a pair of shoes at another store after getting the big talk with my dad. I liked them a lot though. Anyway, my point is we need to be thankful. That's something I've failed at this week. We deserve nothing of this. Only to be sent to hell. But God have forgiven us and gave us so much. Even when we sin against him so much everyday. He has been gracious to us. Thank you Jesus! There are kids around the country with no shoes, a home, a bed, or a bible. People around the world REJOICE for just one page of the bible in their language. And I have what like 20 bibles in my whole house. We have so much to be thankful for. God is so good to us! And let me share this lyric that I love form the song "Amen, He Lives" By Matt Maher. 

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow 

I just love this lyric because it reminds me of how God died on the cross for me. For the people who wanted to kill him. For Pilot. For me. For my family. 

Because he lives I can face tomorrow. Thank you Jesus. 

And last of all I have a post I posted on my group blog a long time ago. 

I hope you like! 

Sometimes we are so caught up in what we can have that we forget what we have.

We forget that that we don’t deserve anything.

Not our family.

Not a bed.

Not even a single penny.

So why should we want more.

Sometimes I like to think of all the big blessings God has given me.

Even the little ones too.

Like my bed.

And my family.

My education.

Food.

Technology where we can communicate with long distance friends.

A bible.

A notebook and pencil.

Some people have none of these things.

They live in a little house.

They go days without eating.

And they don’t have shoes to wear outside.

Why do I want so much more when I do not even deserve anything.

And while others just pray for a meal.

I want something like a shiny bicycle.

Thank you God for blessing me with all these many many blessing.

Although I deserve none of them.

You give them to me.

When others hated you and spit on you.

You died for them.

Thank you Jesus!

Hope you like! 

Comment your comments on this post! 

Thanks! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

      Sincerely,

                 Bernie:P 

Christmas Interview #4

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!

Tonight we're going to a Christmas Eve service at 11:00.

We usually go a little later because we have a Christmas party at my aunts.

And tomorrow is Christmas!

Where we can celebrate Jesus birth with all of our family.

And we get to open this giant present that's been sitting here for a day.

And I get to see my families faces when they open the present I picked out for them.

Ahh the joys of Christmas!

Well today is the.......

And my last interviewer is.....

Shelby from Every Bit of Lovely

1. What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?

One of my favorite Christmas memories is probably when my Grandma took my sister (Shealynn), my Aunt, and I to go watch the Nutcracker. 

 

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat?

My favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat would probably be Cathedral Cookies! :)

 

3. Describe one of your favorite Christmas ornaments?

One of my favorite Christmas ornaments is one that one of my best friends made me. It is almost shaped like a star and it has really fine pretty designs on it. 

 

4. Do you have a  Real tree or fake tree?

We have a real tree! 

5. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Hmm, probably Mary Did You Know! :)

 

6. One Christmas present you're really excited to give to someone?

I am really excited about giving my best friend her present I got for her. She loves monopoly and Doctor Who. So, I got her a 50th Collectors Edition Doctor Who Monopoly set! :)

7. One Christmas present you really want?

Wow, this is a hard one. I really don't know! 

 

8. Favorite thing that totally gets you in the Christmas mood?

Christmas music! That always gets me in the Christmas mood.

 

9. Favorite thing to do around Christmas time?

My favorite thing to do around Christmas time is probably decorating. I love decorating the tree and setting up the nativity scene! :)

 

10. Have your ever slept under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?

I have never slept under the tree on Christmas Eve. We have this tradition that the night we decorate the tree we sleep under it! :)

 

11. Favorite Christmas food you eat at Christmas dinner?

Probably my Mom's green beans with bacon and mushrooms! :)

 

12. Have you ever been to a Candle Light Service later than 9:30?

I have never been to a Candle Light Service.

 

13. Favorite Christmas Tradition?

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is when my family and I go and look at Christmas lights. :)

 

14. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Yes! I have had a white Christmas before! :)

15. Favorite Christmas artist?

Probably Pentatonix. :)  

Thank you Shelby for doing this with me!

And have a HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

 

Sincerely,

         Bernie :P 

Christmas Photography!

Christmas is music and family in town
Christmas is snoopy and Charlie brown

 It's anticipating that snows going to fall
And praying for someplace to park at the mall

 It’s mom going crazy cuz the turkey got burned
It saying thanks for some gift you’ll return

 Christmas is caroling kids at your door
It's paper and ribbon all over the floor

 Christmas is coming, Christmas is near
I’ve been counting down the days all year
Christmas is almost here

 Christmas is rooftops covered in lights
It’s away in the manger, It’s a wonderful life

 Christmas is caring for those who got nothing
It’s dropping your change in the bell ringers bucket

Christmas is coming, Christmas is near
I’ve been counting down the days all year
Christmas is almost here

 Christmas is all of these fun things for sure
But, Christmas is really, oh so much more.

 It’s good news of hope for the whole world to because
Christmas is Jesus

 Christmas is coming, Christmas is near

 I’ve been counting down the days
I’ve been counting down the days

 I’ve been counting down the days all year

 Christmas is almost here

 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

 I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

 

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.



Christmas Interview #3

2 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

Heyy, I'm so excited for Christmas.

Today I got to be in a Christmas play.

It was a fail, but everybody said it was funny.

Anywho, it's kinda late.

 

For my Christmas Interview I am feauturing...

Michaila from Mic's Room.

Hope ya like! ;)

 

1. What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?

I'm not sure about that, I have had a lot of sweet, family, Christmas memories. 

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat?

GingerBread Men! Sometimes we (me & my Mom) make them into members of our family, with each of our own little quirky things. 

3. Describe one of your favorite Christmas ornaments?

One favorite ornament of mine is these little Christmas balls that my family's had. My older sister gave them to my Mom, and they are different colors with sparkly snowflakes painted on their sides.

 

4. Do you have a  Real tree or fake tree?

We always get a real tree...to me, you just can't beat the fresh smell, foresty look, and whole Christmas appearance.

 

5. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Joy to the World. I also like Carol of the Bells (especially when the Muppets sing it!).

 

6. One Christmas present you're really excited to give to someone?

Me and my Mom have been working hard on knitting my Dad a scarf for Christmas ( I'm a new knitter). What she does not know, however, is that I am secretly knitting her one myself. 

7. One Christmas present you really want?

Oh...I'm not sure this year. When I was younger, it would be that brand new Littlest Pet Shop or a toy. Now, whatever gift my family gives me is fine.

8. Favorite thing that totally gets you in the Christmas mood?

The Christmas Tree, with all of it's decorations, and lights. And of course, Christmas Music!

 

9. Favorite thing to do around Christmas time?

Sing Christmas songs, dance to Christmas Playlists, sit and watch the Yule Log for awhile with my Brother, eat cookies, and watch Hallmark Christmas movies till late at night.

10. Have your ever slept under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?

Nooo, I don't think so?

11. Favorite Christmas food you eat at Christmas dinner?

Stuffing. Me and my Mom make it homemade, with olives and sweet corn. 

 

12. Have you ever been to a Candle Light Service later than 9:30?

Yes, Christmas Candlelight services are great things, aren't they?

 

13. Favorite Christmas Tradition?

Decorating. The Nativity is up, the Christmas lights are out, and the snowflakes are hung.

 

14. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Yes! I've had some warm ones recently, though. Last year it was 50 degrees here...and now it appears we are in for another warm one. (But I'm praying;)

15. Favorite Christmas artist?

One of my favorite hobbies is to do art, but, I really don't know much at all about famous artists. 

If your talking about Music, maybe some of Francesca Battistelli's songs. (i.e, 'Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas').

 

Hope ya like! And have a merry Christmas!

 

 

Yours Truly,

              Bernie :P

Christmas Interview #2

3 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

Today is the....

 

And that is....

Katie from Sparkly Ambitions

 

And here are her answers for my questions...

 

1. What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?

Just one?? I have WAY too many! A favourite of mine is when I was younger, I would count down the minutes until we could get up to open presents! I would lay awake in bed staring at the clock! ;P

 

2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie to bake and eat?

Hmm…I love sugar cookies mainly because you can make so many different shapes and decorate the cookie, but I also have a ton of fun with making ninja bread cookies!

 

3. Describe one of your favorite Christmas ornaments.

I have a LOT of ornaments. I’ve gotten one every year since I was born. So I have like 16 now, or something like that. I think my favourite one might be my doughnut one. I always hang it near the top. It’s glass, and the doughnut has chocolate frosting and red, green, and white sprinkles!

 

4. Do you have a  Real tree or fake tree?

Both fake! We have two trees. BUT… we have to keep out cats locked out of the schoolroom THE WHOLE CHRISTMAS SEASON because….our cats eat the trees‼ They climb in them and try to eat the actual tree, and the decorations, AND the lights! Silly kitties‼!

 

5. What is your favorite Christmas song?

I’m going to be perfectly honest, I don’t listen to a lot of Christmas music. I have been enjoying the Greatest Time of Year, by Aly and AJ though!

 

6. One Christmas present you're really excited to give to someone?

A movie pack I got for my friend Jessica‼ I got her an avengers popcorn bucket, skittles, extra buttery popcorn, and a movie she’s been wanting‼

 

7. One Christmas present you really want?

You know…I’m really not sure‼ I’m happy with anything really, I don’t really have a Christmas list. ;P

 

8. Favorite thing that totally gets you in the Christmas mood?

Hmm…watching Christmas  movies, decorating for Christmas, making Christmas cookies, things like that!

 

9. Favorite thing to do around Christmas time?

All the things I stated above in question 8! Anything Christmas-y really! ;)

 

10. Have your ever slept under the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?

Nope, never‼ ;P

 

11. Favorite Christmas food you eat at Christmas dinner?

Honestly, I really don’t have a favourite‼

 

12. Have you ever been to a Candle Light Service later than 9:30?

Nope! :)

 

13. Favorite Christmas Tradition?

I really enjoying going around our neighbourhood and looking at the Christmas lights. ;)

 

14. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Sadly, no! This Christmas we’re expecting rain, and temperatures in the 70s!

 

15. Favorite Christmas artist?

I can’t really think of any artists that I’ve heard of that sings only Christmas music.

 

Thanks Katie! And I hope ya'll like.

 

Yours Truly,

            Bernie :P