Vær så god! This was how we were called to come to the table growing up in a Norwegian American home.  Loosely translated, that means ...come and get the food! My Nana made the best Christmas cookies.  My favorite were the Spritz cookes and she always saved plenty for me.  I also love krumkake and I even have one of those irons so I can make my own. I did make the time to bake a Julekake on Sunday to share with my church family.  It seemed to go over well as there wasn't much left.  And that's a good thing! My friend Joyce of Sounds of Hope blog gre…

It's Thankful Thursday and my good friend Iris of Grace Alone is hosting.  No matter what's going on in your life, there's always something for which to be thankful.  I am so thankful that: I enjoy my new job working at Rancho Solano Private School. I get to work with the nicest co-worker named Heidi. I am receiving lots of ideas from friends and bloggers about fun crafts to do with the children. I get paid! Best of all ...I love the children! In the midst of this Christmas season, there's also been sadness.  Sandra Evans was the amazing des…

This is the season for giving and receiving.  Many people enjoy giving but do you receive well? I'm over at Laced with Grace today.  I encourage you to  hop over and read all about "Giving and Receiving".  Blessings and love,