Quarry Area

We passed these quarry going to Caseville, Michigan last Sunday. These place is huge and I think they've been quarrying here for years. 

                                           Linking this photos to WATERY WEDNESDAY
                                                          and OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY

White Bleeding Heart

           Looking for a white color is kind of hard to find but I did find one my bleeding heart flower.

                                                               Two...my lantern

                                           Linking to PicStory and WHITE WEDNESDAY

A $25 Valentine giveaway!

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Detroit Institute of Arts

Last week, it's my first time to visit a museum (shy). Yup it's my first. I've been wanting to visit museum big or small but hubby doesn't have time, lol. Well last week was our 7th wedding anniversary and you know what I asked him? To bring me to Detroit Institute of Arts to see Rembrandt and the face of Jesus. So off we go, and found out it's packed with people and they said that Rembrandt tickets are sold, so we choose to see the other exhibits and different galleries. And it was the best too. Thankfully, they allow photography to some exhibits (but not to other galleries) and no flash. I didn't mind it at all as long as I can get some of the photos. To those who visit all the time, do you feel like trying to get closer to the "thing" and has the urge to touch it, geezzz it almost happened to me, gush these precious items are just so awesome!! I can't wait to go back to DIA next week. ^_^ 

Ain't this beautiful painting? 

              The photo on the right is a jewelry table or box, the guide didn't it open it of course nobody could touch it bu the story is that it came from France, then to Russia because a mother bought it for her daughter but then when communism broke out it was sold and Mrs. Dodge bought it. They call it from France, to Russia to Detroit ^_^  The photo on the upper left are some ornate tables for princesses and on the bottom part are tea cups, tea pot etc. Ain't that so pretty. If I have those I am not going to use it lol!

                           Linking to Mellow Yellow Monday, Blue Monday, Ruby Red Tuesday
                                                                and Mosaic Monday

The Epiphany of the Lord

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany. "The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power." With these words the Church proclaims that today's feast brings to a perfect fulfillment all the purposes of Advent. Epiphany, therefore, marks the liturgical zenith of the Advent-Christmas season. — Pius Parsch

The Solemnity of the Epiphany is celebrated either on January 6 or, according to the decision of the episcopal conference, on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8. The young Messiah is revealed as the light of the nations. Yet, as the antiphon for the Magnificat at Second Vespers reminds us, three mysteries are encompassed in this solemnity: the adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi, the Baptism of Christ and the wedding feast at Cana. Extra candles and/or lamps may be placed around the sanctuary and in other parts of the church to honor Christ revealed as the Light of the Gentiles (Ceremonial of Bishops). It is customary to replace the images of the shepherds at the crib with the three Magi and their gifts. —Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year, Msgr. Peter J. Elliott, Ignatius Press.

According to the 1962 Missal of Bl. John XXIII the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, today is the feast of the Holy Family. Ordinarily the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is celebrated today but this year it is observed on January 2.

The Fifteenth Day of Christmas

Santa's Cookie

Last Christmas are we all so excited to get up in the morning to find gifts under the tree?

                                       And the kids are crazy looking for big and small gifts.

Did Santa ate?

                           

                                                             I guess so. Santa came!!

                                        The angel on the tree saw him. See the angel is smiling.

                                           Because under the tree more gifts are there to see.

                                                              Ribbons and more....

                                                                  Ribbons...

                                       Linking to I Heart Macro and Macro Monday

Set Your Mood

Do you have a good Christmas vacation? I think most of us are happy and contented of what we have received last Christmas. Before Christmas, everybody was in a hurry to do shopping or last minute shopping discounted sales are everywhere and everybody wants every piece of it. Added to the excitement are the party invitations every weekend. Hubby’s family is big, every weekend is a party, and I have friends party to attend. I told hubby that I can go to at least two parties and that is it. I noticed in one party that we went to they had the Party enhancers it smells so good it does really sets the mood. Not all know that aroma could set our mood. K6 herbal incense and Spiritual powders can set our mood in every level. My stepdaughter gave us incense that right now I am using it when it gets dreary or gloomy outside. So for you friends out there remember aroma or scents could set our mood do not waste your time not in a good mood.