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“We Love Because………”

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Molly, Ava, and Jack brought us a jar filled with Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses. So thoughtful and so delicious!

I got so many hugs and kisses from the kiddos that my cheek was sticky and crusty! I wasn’t about to wash them off!

“We love because He (Jesus) first loved us.” I John 4:19

This verse was the subject of our little devotional last Saturday, as we gathered in our living room to begin our St. Valentine’s Day Party. And what a fun-filled, sticky-filled, joy-filled party it was! Come along and see the highlights with me.

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There’s Molly instructing the crew of 8 of the 10 kiddos on making Valentine’s. I chose Molly to be in charge of this task because she has an eye for creativity. The other 2, the babies, Jack and John, weren’t too interested. 🙂

Bennett (right) showing Thomas how the hole puncher works.
Bennett (right) showing Thomas how the hole puncher works. Boys love tools.
Olivia making a beautiful design.
Olivia making a beautiful design.
Matthew describing his beautiful Valentine.
Matthew describing his sticker-filled Valentine while Shelby is making heart-shaped sandwiches.
Addie's a giver. As soon as hers was finished she announced, "Here Grandma, mine is for you."
Addison is a giver. As soon as hers was finished she announced, “Here Grandma, mine is for you.”
Addie giving a helping hand to Anna and Lincoln.
Addie giving a helping hand to Anna and Lincoln.

Annie brought 4 dozen heart-shaped cookies to decorate, and decorate they did!

Ben and Anna decorating away while Thomas is figuring out how to get the punch.
Ben and Anna decorating away while Thomas is figuring out how to get to the punch.
Ice Cream Punch. Just can't beat it!
Rasperry Sherbet Ice Cream Punch. Just can’t beat it! Always a hit with this fam.

 

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Raspberry Punch
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Recipe type: punch, drink
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Serves: 10-12
 
Ingredients
  • 1-2 liters Gingerale, Sprite, or 7up cold
  • 1½ gallon raspberry or strawberry sherbet (softened)
Instructions
  1. In large bowl, smash ice cream with a potato masher (or similar utensil). Add in pop and stir. Serve immediatlely.

 

 

"I think this is my 4th cookie...Yummy!" says Matthew
“I think this is my 4th cookie…Yummy!” says Matthew

 

Let's just say that Bennett really got "into it!" :)
Let’s just say that Bennett really got “into it!” 🙂
Loyal Anna stayed until the last cookie was finished.
Loyal Anna stayed until the last cookie was finished.

Little Miss Anna was covered from head to toe with frosting and sprinkles…..literally!

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I really think the cookies look good enough for a bakery showcase, don’t you?

The cookies are long gone now………………..the party is over……………….the stickiness……………………………still working on that 🙂 (so worth it)!

The Memories are there to TREASURE forever.

“Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God and everyone who loveth is born of God and knoweth God. He that loveth not, knoweth not God, for God is love. Beloved let us love one another.” Ist John 4:7,8

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day.

Denise

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About Denise

Denise LOVES being with family and friends.......gardening, photography, going to church, traveling, politics, cooking, entertaining, reading and studying the Word. The order changes daily (except for the family and friends part!) She was made for the country life. And she LOVES her Lord Jesus. Her life verses: Phil 3:13-14 "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." She wants everyone to know her Lord, personally.

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