Greg has a new ADDICTION!!!

Yes! It is time you knew...this is SO bad that it far surpasses The Road Runner, Lucky Wish Bone and yes, even In-n-Out...it is Chick-fil-a (SP?) YES!! Fast food it is and Greg just can't get enough!! Case in point...the fam was starving by the time we were done with the beautiful Seven Falls hike. (We viewed beautiful Christmas lights displayed all over the gorgeous mts...thanks Youngs for telling us about it!!...sipped hot choco in the warm gift shop, went up 8,000 feet to get a birds' eye view...we took the elevator tonight, but, I have no doubt we will be forced to take the 262 some odd stairs this summer...you know my husband!!) He went clear across town because NOTHING but that chix would do!!! Yes, now you know!! It is some problem and I will keep you posted!! :D

Happy Birthday, Jesus 2008!!

What a FABULOUS Day!!! Some of the highlights were...Starting out the day with our traditional treasure hunt about what God wants for Christmas (your right...YOU!!! :D), Kymi using a whole big bottle of sprinkles for the mini Birthday cakes for Jesus, the kids giving all the gifts they each picked out, paid for and wrapped all by themselves! David getting a guitar with lessons from Grammy & Grampa, AND a DS from us (yes, I caved!), presents from "home", a handpainted family sign from Gams (what a talent!!) for our new home, FULL stockings, 12 complete car washes AND a photography classes for Mama, yummy food...including a peach pie ala Mama, Grammy & Grampa with us, singing to our Savior, Kymi caring for Skippy Jon Jones all day in her new baby care station, Casting Crowns Christmas CD in the background, phone calls to loved ones not here with us and happy but pooped people at the end of a glorious day! We are truly BLESSED!!!

10 Honest Things About Me...

I was given the task of writing 10 Honest Things About Me...I have put it off for a few days for two reasons...first, there is probably very little friends don't already know about me as I tend to blab alot and second the things people don't know; why would they want to...and, will they still like me if they do?? But, in this season of intropection and growth for me I choose to give it a go. At this point I have no idea what I'll write...hopefully you won't be too bored (or too shocked). Well Trudy, this one's for you...

1. I am scared about a few things right now...the way my body is changing and my moody swings, our family members who don't know Jesus, the future of our country, the abortion issue...

2. I want another baby. It is a deep longing in my heart.

3. I do NOT like to clean my bathrooms!! I dread it each time it needs to be done. I have to pray that God give me the right heart and spirit to do it as service to my family and to help me do it with joy EACH time.

4. I still miss my Gram!!

5. I get really angry when people treat me like I am stupid or don't trust my word.

6. Once someone is special to my heart...they always are! (Even though I am terrible at keeping in touch sometimes...)

7. My kids come first in my life all too often since they need so much of me still... I want to have Jesus be my focus every moment and have so much energy and cuddles left for my sweet husband at the end of each day.

8. I love tradition yet am always looking for a new fun thing...

9. I love recipes!

10. My toes are always painted...usually red, they have been since I was a kid and made a
"never be without polish" pact with my sister Kim.

Now I pass on the torch to: Jax, Barb & Monica...

Colorado frosty trees...

Baking Fun :D

Kymi and I had such a fun day of baking!! (Do you notice my wonderful addition to my kitchen?? Makes baking a breeze!!) David came home from school and enjoyed being an official taste tester... Also, check out the cute little Alaska tree we are enjoying this year...

My Simple Devotion

For Today...

Dear Lord,

I bring you my shortcomings...Lord, I am so moody these last two days! Please forgive me for being short and impatient with my family. I want to be gentle with my words and slow to anger as Your Word says...

I bring you my worship and praise... Father, You are such a great gift giver!! Thank You for my friend Mary's clean bill of health. Thank You for the beautiful sunshine and Your awesome creation all around me. You are faithful, Your mercies new every morning! You are gracious, kind and patient with me. I praise Your holy name!

I bring you my prayer...for the Turners, Lord! Please meet their every need as only You can. For my head and my moods, please heal them. And finally, for an addition to our family...that You would work out all the details. Thank You!!

You spoke to me...
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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The kids favorite Christmas tradition...Cinnamon Bear!!

Aren't they just the cutest??!!!!

Kymi LOVES her Moon Sand...even when it's cold out!!

David's African Market Day @ School...

This was a big week for our David!! He was STAR of the week and got to share a report about himself and tell all about the pictures and other things he brought in to decorate the class STAR board... AND the entire 2nd grade participated in an African Market as the end to their study of Africa. Each child made an artifact and could trade it in the end, they (and we :) sampled African food and shared their reports on African animals. David chose the elephant & did an excellent job of collecting facts and reporting. He also made a toy car just like the kids in Kenya do as they do not have any other toys to play with. It was a wonderful time and experience!!