Have a great one!!

May your next year be full of Blessings!!

Merry CHRISTmas

Merry CHRISTmas from our house to yours. He is the reason for the season!
Luke 4-21 (NIV)

4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.

Veterans Day

Yesterday the kids and I went to our local Veterans Day Parade. It was 33 degrees when we got there, so we thought tea and hot chocolate would be nice. Then we headed over to the street where we sat on the curb. The kids and I had a great time. I can't wait


Jordan and Jaelyn


Jacob(this is how he wanted the picture!)


Jocelyn and her colorful outfit


Jaelyn, Jordan, Jocelyn, Jacob


Soldiers holding pictures of soldiers that have died. very quiet, a pin drop could be heard.


local police car from way back when.


I need one of these!



or one of these.



definitely one of these, more my size.


Happy Veterans Day!

Happy fathers day to all the dads out there!
Especially to Milt and Bob!


Dad


Bob

It's funny that they are both wearing plaid:)

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the special Moms out there. Have a great day.

Happy Birthday to my Mom who is 21 yet again. I don't know how she does it but she is always turning 21 or was it 19???

Merry Christmas!

And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, unto the City of David which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David)
to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, who was great with child.
And so it was that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!"
And it came to pass, when the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us."
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this Child.
And all those who heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the Child, His name was called JESUS, who was so named by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
And when the days of her purification according to the Law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
(as it is written in the law of the Lord: "Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"),
Luke 2:4-23

Giving Thanks-Tuesday

I have a busy day today. A field trip to a T.V. station and Bible study in the evening so my time is limited today.

Thanksgiving Menu:
APPETIZERS
Chex mix
deviled eggs
veggies

MAIN
Turkey
Stuffing (out of a box...I know sad...haven't found a good one yet)
Cranberry sauce
potatoes
green beans

DRINKS
Sparkling cider
water
coffee/tea

DESSERT
pumpkin pie x2
apple pie
cherry pie
whip cream/ice cream


Cleaning today:
Spice cupboard
Before and after pictures later


Project
I am going to try and finish the shrinky dink place cards today. I got 2 families done yesterday, hopefully get the last one done. I am also going to look for something to cover our gigantic plywood table my hubby makes for this holiday.




Thank you kelli for hosting Giving Thanks.

Giving Thanks

Kelli over at There is No Place Like Home is hosting Giving Thanks!

~Verse~
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him,
and bless his name.
For the Lord is good;
his mercy is everlasting;
and his truth endureth to all generations
~Psalm 100:4-5

~Project~
We will be working on Shrinkydink Place cards for Thanksgiving. I will post pictures tomorrow.


Cleaning Before and After Pictures
Before:

This week I'll be working on cleaning my kitchen for the big day. Today I am focusing my attention on the fridge and the surrounding cupboards. I will be posting the after pictures at the end of the cleaning.
After:

I cleaned the fridge inside and on top, and hung this homemade curtain in front of the open cabinet next to the fridge.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

The day started with some cinnamon rolls and a kiss for brother from all the girls in the house. Nothing like waking up to girls over your bed with big ole kisses comin at you. His response..."you'll pay for that" Some how I don't think he will be reciprocating in the same way:) Later on there will be an early dinner and a movie for the kiddos, so Daddy and I can have a nice and quiet dinner.

Merry Christmas!

From Our Family to Yours

Christmas Choir

Well it's that time again, unfortanately my camara (or is it just me:) didn't take that good of pictures. I didn't realize until the end that I should of had my flash off...so here you go. All three girls sang in the Christmas special this year. And it was Jordan's first having a trio part, although, I think it was actually a duet...Not sure how it all worked, but she had fun and no nerves to be had:) Unlike her mother who didn't breathe the whole time.

A Night of Fun

Saturday evening, our friends dropped their kiddos off at our house so they could go to a company Christmas party. We had fun ourselves...Pizza, decorating cookies and a movie. They are great kids to have around and they decorate a mean cookie:)

A Very Full Weekend

Saturday started out with the girls going to choir practice for the Christmas special. Then off to home for lunch and then to see Santa at the train depot in a near by town. They had at least 12 different train sets up and running. Hot cocoa, cookies, crafts and a ride in a caboose...to see Santa.

OK, Ok, OK

So here it is...so people will stop hounding me!!!:) Sorry it took me so long, I was laying on the couch moaning from stuffing myself:)

The Thanksgiving post or post Thanksgiving post not sure what it is. Anyway, we had a great time having Thanksgiving at our house this year. It was so relaxing...yes, I said relaxing. Including us there were 21 in our house. The food was good but the company was great. Would love to do it again next year.