December 31, 2009

Just listen

I heard this song today on the way to work, it was exactly what I needed to hear! Hope it encourages your heart as it did mine...



The Words I Would Say
by: Sidewalk Prophets

Three in the morning,
And I'm still awake,
So I picked up a pen and a page,
And I started writing,
Just what I'd say,
If we were face to face,
I'd tell you just what you mean to me,
I'd tell you these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

Last time we spoke,
You said you were hurting,
And I felt your pain in my heart,
I want to tell you,
That I keep on praying,
Love will find you where you are,
I know cause I've already been there,
So please hear these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

From one simple life to another,
I will say,
Come find peace in the Father,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
Thank God for each day,
His love will find a way,
These are the words I would say

December 25, 2009

Christmas Letter 2009

Merry CHRISTmas!!





Isaiah 9: 6-7 NKJ

"For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this."


December 20, 2009

Snowed In

It was much easier to get out and about taking some picts today...even though I am NOT a big fan of snow ~ I have to admit that it was pretty!!



My mama's house...





Using the Kung Fu moves she learned from her father...



Awww, is that a SMILE?!!!!



Ha!!! That would be a snow-face-plant...



Yep, that's our court and the reason why we are the very LAST to be plowed out!!!



I love these two...they make my whole world go round!! :D



Sunshine...


Rockin' Around

The cherubs loooove decorating the Christmas tree each year...it's so much fun putting each ornament on and remembering all the special memories attached to each one! It's the most wonderful time of the year ~










BIG snow!

The east coast got dumped on yesterday, a record breaker snow storm for us! So, we are enjoying being snowed in together for the past 2 days, I'm hoping to stretch it out til Monday but we'll see! But needless to say, the kids were delighted to play in the winter wonderland...


My snow angels ~
Alex loves it when I take his picture...


This is my crazy husband who doesn't believe in coats, gloves or hats!! He cracks me up! :D


It's deeep!! I think we got about 16" or so...


Our buried cars...ha!!

Family Ties

Joel and I and the cherubs thoroughly enjoyed our time with Grandma, Auntie Sarah and baby cousin, Silas!! It was so good to visit and chat and snuggle too...


This is Silas' first Christmas and we were so blessed to have special time with him. Joel's sister and her husband are missionaries and will be heading back overseas soon...it doesn't seem possible that the next time we see this little guy he will be about 4 years old. Hmm, my auntie's heart doesn't like that...




We did a little photo shoot with Silas...he was an absolute angel for it!! :D











December 17, 2009

Tea Time

We had the pleasure of having my mother-in-law, sis-in-law and new baby nephew back to our home for a week's visit! It was soo nice to have them here again and to be able to just sit and chat and enjoy each other's company. Sarah planned this really sweet Tea Party just for Chloe to enjoy and brought all the fixings with her on the plane!! It was such a special treat, we were all invited to join them! :) My cherubs have the BEST grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins ever!!


The lighting from all the candles and the Christmas tree was beautiful...


Auntie Sarah serving Chloe...


I just love the look on Chloe's face in this one...!


This was super special...my mother-in-law brought this tea cup for Chloe,
it was her great grandmother's!

The Hunt

Like many, we have a fav family tradition each year...the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree! Sometimes it takes a while to find the perfect tree but the hunt is not complete until we've covered most of the Christmas tree farm. ;)


Chloe's ready to find "the perfect one"...



Ooooh, some pretty sights along the way...







A smiling beauty in the midst of the trees...



Her mother obviously didn't tell her to NOT to eat the snow!!! :D



Very excited about their FIND!



Aww, aren't they cute?!! Watch that saw, Dad...!!!



I have to get this shot every year...because this is one of my dad's VEEERY favorite traditions...no, really...honest it is!! Ha!! :D



I offered to help...but you know, I was busy taking the pictures!!



Thank goodness for the hay wagon...



To prove I was really there!!



And this is to show how incredibly MUDDY it was that day...
and to explain how/why I got my car totally stuck in the mud and had to be pulled out by their little ATV. *sigh* Memories...



And a little Hot Chocolate Finale...

The Nutcracker

Last week, Chloe had the opportunity to see The Nutcracker at a Baltimore Theater with her cousin, aunt and uncle. She was sooo excited!! :) They had a wonderful time...we are so blessed to live near our family! xoxo





The girls were pretty taken with the real ballerinas!!



Chloe and her cousin strikin' a pose...too sweet girls!

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