Saying goodbye to 2009!

We Long ladies spent part of New Year's Eve with some dear friends of ours... all of our men were working outside in the cold, but we girls were snug inside the Johnson family's lovely farmhouse, eating "girly" food and making crafts.  Talking and laughing too, of course!  It was a delightful afternoon.

There was Aunt Donna's amazing kettle corn...

Pretty little wraps, which were quite as yummy as they looked...

Tiny quiche -- so very tasty...

And frothy orange julius, to top it all off.  (See recipe below!)

We all decided that these dainty-looking foods aren't really boy-friendly.  Our fellas would tell you they aren't enough to get skinny on!  But we girls sure enjoyed them.

After munching and visiting for awhile, we brought out the sewing supplies.  (Never leave home without them!)  Fabric scraps and colorful buttons kept us busy for a bit.  We taught Grace how to make her own little posies.  Too fun!  Grace, our little "adopted" sister, is a quick learner... and very artistic.  Here's her first attempt at posie-making:

The happy-scrappy flower!

Gracie watched and learned and cut and sewed and smiled and took pictures...

 

 

 

The whole group~

What a fun way to say goodbye to 2009!  Then, we came home to watch the New Year roll in.  Several cheeseburgers, a whole lot of french fries, and a few old movies later, we said hello to January.

We're excited to see what God has in store for us in this New Year!  May you all be blessed with the most wonderful year ever~

xoxo, the Long ladies

Orange Julius

6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate

1 c. milk

1 c. water

1/2 c. white sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

7-10 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients until smooth and frothy.  Serve immediately.  (We usually double or triple this recipe, for our large family!  Orange Julius makes a yummy breakfast drink, too.)  

Comments

[Sivje Parish]

Your day sounds lovely. I really like your fabric flowers. They are so pretty, and look like a fun way to use up lots of little scraps and solitary buttons.
Thank you, as always, for the inspiration. I pray the Lord continues to bless you all this year, as you bless others.

[Gabrielle Renee]

Happy New Year to you!! I hope this year will bring lots of new things and that Marie-Madeline studio will keep on growing. :) Now, I have to get used to writing 2010!! :P

~Gabrielle Renee

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