tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13520972846204679402024-03-13T10:51:08.107-05:00Ginnie's GemsThis is an endeavor taken late in life that reflects my personal life along with my creative business venture.Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.comBlogger820125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-6204260808272018532016-01-01T19:50:00.000-06:002016-01-01T19:50:45.026-06:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Wishing Everyone</b></div>
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<b>a Happy New Year</b></div>
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<b>filled with</b></div>
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<b>Good Health and Good Spirits!</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-75089372080055852892015-12-25T10:32:00.001-06:002015-12-25T10:32:51.488-06:00MERRY CHRISTMAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Wishing Everyone Peace and Happiness</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-89270783482545901792015-12-24T22:28:00.004-06:002015-12-24T22:28:54.248-06:002015 CHRISTMAS EVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>We attended the Christmas children's mass at Saint Jude Catholic Church this evening. It was a wonderful way to start the evening with celebrating the birth of Jesus. All the prep work for tomorrow's lunch is done, and all the gifts are wrapped and under the tree. The grandchildren have been tracking Santa all day and are excited for his visit. Hope everyone enjoys their loved ones on this special day.</b></div>
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<br />Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-18358829309960949472015-12-23T14:45:00.003-06:002015-12-23T14:45:43.563-06:00DECORATING CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR SANTA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The 3 grandkids decorated </b></div>
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Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-33136155017686195662015-12-22T11:33:00.002-06:002015-12-22T11:33:24.359-06:00MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>This movie was AWESOME! </b><b style="text-align: center;">Episodes 4, 5, and 6 were my favorites out of all the episodes until this one. It is more plot driven than 1, 2, or 3 and brings together everything. Entertaining how they incorporated things from 4, 5, and 6. Very well done! I can't wait to see it again and to see episode 8!</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-40570901941524705842015-12-19T21:44:00.001-06:002015-12-19T21:44:35.123-06:00APPETIZERS FOR FIRST HOLIDAY PARTY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Here are a few that I fixed for our</b></div>
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<b>BLT Cherry Tomatoes</b></div>
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<b>Celery Sticks and Pickled Corn</b></div>
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<b>Egg and Bacon on Party Rye Bread</b></div>
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<b>Mexican Rollups</b></div>
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<b>Beef Meatballs in BBQ-Grape Jelly Sauce</b></div>
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<b>Pat and I enjoyed celebrating with our neighbors</b></div>
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<b>who have become our "Texas family"!</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-47484196805214604252015-12-11T14:14:00.003-06:002015-12-11T14:14:28.773-06:00Colorful Japanese Maple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Vibrant leaves of the Japanese Maple </b></div>
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<b>All my favorite ornaments </b></div>
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<b>I collected these ornaments</b></div>
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<b>There is variety, but most of</b></div>
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<b>the ornaments are of a religious nature.</b></div>
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<b>With a lovely angel tree topper.</b></div>
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Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-13134387352691698792015-12-08T14:46:00.002-06:002015-12-08T14:46:12.310-06:00GRANDCHILDREN WITH SANTA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Grandchidren with Santa</b></div>
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<b>Lowe's Farm Santa at the Castle event 2015</b></div>
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<b>2015 Lowe's Farm HOA</b></div>
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<b>Santa at the Castle </b></div>
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<br />Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-85219595055232539002015-12-05T20:34:00.000-06:002015-12-05T20:34:03.418-06:00Peace and Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Hoping everyone finds peace and happiness</b></div>
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<b>throughout the Christmas season.</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-66178819525875272652015-12-04T11:57:00.002-06:002015-12-04T11:57:56.699-06:00Santa Horse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; text-align: start;"><b>My dad bred Belgian sorrels before I was born. I can remember seeing him shoe horses when I was young. Usually this laundry shelf holds things that remind me of him. So, I decided to put the Santa hat on the horse. I know - silly, but I like it.</b></span></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-26720958783232047732015-12-03T18:45:00.001-06:002015-12-03T18:45:50.535-06:002015 Exterior House Christmas Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Christmas Lights, Cut-outs, and Wreaths</b></div>
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Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-58494820823293260232015-12-02T21:22:00.001-06:002015-12-02T21:22:07.428-06:00Beginning To Look Like Christmas Around The House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-13816076098530859042015-12-01T21:56:00.002-06:002015-12-01T21:56:49.066-06:00Wedding Ministry Christmas Gathering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Enjoyable evening with the members of the St. Jude Wedding Ministry at Poured. Good wine, food, and conversation. Thank you Pam and Patsy!</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-28315229558339629732015-11-30T15:26:00.000-06:002015-11-30T15:26:23.813-06:00THANKFULNESS THOUGHT # 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I am thankful for the right to believe in God.</b></div>
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<b>Lord Jesus, I thank You for the many blessings You have given to me in the past. I thank You for all the blessings You are giving me now, at this very moment. And I thank You for the countless blessings You still have in store for me in the future.</b></div>
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Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-6838292632073497042015-11-29T14:58:00.002-06:002015-11-29T14:58:35.626-06:00THANKFULNESS THOUGHT # 29<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-64309954899155045822015-11-28T08:36:00.000-06:002015-11-28T08:36:56.297-06:00THANKFULNESS THOUGHT # 28<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I am thankful I have grandchildren.</b></div>
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<b>They have brought much joy </b><b>and happiness </b><b>to my life.</b></div>
Ginnie's Gemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08620969519138451921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1352097284620467940.post-72890373245982000852015-11-27T07:36:00.000-06:002015-11-27T07:36:18.869-06:00THANKFULNESS THOUGHT # 27<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I am thankful for the opportunities for travel.</b></div>
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<b>I hope to do more in the future!</b></div>
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<b>To Everyone!</b></div>
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<b>What Are You Thankful For?</b></div>
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<b>I am thankful for traditions. Whether it is an old family tradition passed from generation to generation, or a newly created one; traditions are an important foundation for a family. They are the foundation upon which our relationship with one another survive over the years. They remind us we are part of a history that has shaped who we are today and who we will become in the future. </b></div>
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<b>I am thankful I married into a family of wonderful cooks who shared their recipes in a family cookbook. Growing up I spent most of my days outside and did not learn the art of cooking and baking. I have a few recipes that are my family's favorites, and I will pass them down to my grandchildren. Each Thanksgiving my family gathers and we fix my mother's special recipes for dressing, chicken and dumplings, and slaw. Sweet memories for all.</b></div>
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<b>I am thankful for the ability to read. </b></div>
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<b>I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in the quilting ministry at St. Jude Catholic Church. These ladies make quilts for our priests, deacons, and to raffle for the church's building fund. Growing up, my mother taught me embroidery quilting. It has been a pleasure learning patchwork quilting tips from these ladies. I look forward to each week when we get together to quilt and visit.</b></div>
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<b>Thankful for being able to volunteer this morning </b><b>at St. Jude Food Pantry. The pantry distributed </b><b>boxes filled with food and a turkey to 68 families for </b><b>their </b><b>Thanksgiving dinner. The pantry also </b><b>served over 20 regular clients with their monthly food. </b></div>
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