A Picture Post
It’s a quiet Christmas season here at the Maxwell house. Life is staying busy with house work, school work, and normal things 
. We are preparing to carol to over 30 neighbors/friends’ homes either this Sunday evening or the next. May our hearts be focused on our Lord and Savior. What a precious, precious gift HE is!
The book case is coming along. Here Joseph is measuring (I think the cutting came next).
The boys had to do sanding.
Staining the book case.
John and Jesse staining.
Two sweet little girls, Rebekah and Abigail, sent this brightly colored blanket for Abigail. You girls did a GREAT job!
Nathan had to work late tonight, so Abigail and Melanie joined us for the evening.
"Thanks, Uncle John!"
Abigail loves the basket of toys at our house. "Hmmm... What toy should I get next?!"
There is always someone to keep Abigail's attention.
Abigail is a girl through and through. She loves to play with hair, and she is especially thrilled if you wear ribbons in your hair .
I had laid my camera down, and OH, Abigail caught sight of it!
I left the camera on the floor to take this picture."Please, Aunt Sarah!"
~Sarah for the family
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
December 12th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Abigail is SO beautiful! She has the healthiest looking complexion. Her blue eyes are like marbles. I know you all are enjoying her immensely. Thanks for sharing pictures of her with us!
Merry Christmas!
December 12th, 2008 at 10:20 am
What great photos! It’s so fun to watch her grow up right before our eyes! The bookcase looks great! Good work gentlemen!
December 12th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Ooooohhhhh! She is so darling!!!! Wow! What a sweet gift for her! You DID do a great job ladies! Your bookcase is going to be so beautiful when it is finished. I love that color! I hope you all have a grand time blessing others with your caroling (we will pray for your voices and the weather!!!).
In Christ,
Rachel
December 12th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I know exactly what you mean. I am very very busy at work, home and family.
I rarely see caroling at NJ. Actually none. Your neighbor is fortunate to have you and your family caroling for them.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures on your blog. I enjoy it.
December 15th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I wish we lived close enough to have you carol at our house. What a beautiful act of kindness and love!
I am intrigued by the bookcase project. I love the color of the stain — could you possibly share the name/brand of it? And also what kind of wood you are using?
Little Miss Abigail is just as cute as a button. You must be having so much fun with her.
Bless you!
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Hi Karen,
Last night was such a blessing for us. It was cold and windy but those we caroled were very gracious and encouraging. It has become a very special night for us.
The stain is a custom mix by a local supplier. So even if I gave you the name it wouldn’t mean anything. It isn’t a Minwax or equivilent. He mixed it by mistake one day and now it is one of his best selling colors.
In Christ Jesus,
Steve