MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

This Christmas Season has probably been one of the most precious for me in many, many years. It’s simply because this year I wasn’t caught off guard by the commercialism. I wasn’t frustrated by all the events, preparations and things that needed to get done. I was prepared. I was prepared in my heart to make it count, to make it matter, to make a difference, to touch others lives, to ready the hearts of my children, to love our neighbors and give beyond all I knew I was able. And as we approach Christmas Eve tomorrow I sit back with a heart filled to overflowing with abundant joy and peace. Every goal I set out to accomplish has been completed. Every matter of the heart that I could mold as a Mommy I tried my best to do. This December is one of the first since I’ve had children that I wasn’t rushed, I wasn’t stressed, I wasn’t overwhelmed, I wasn’t burdened by the to-do’s. It simply all got done by the power of Christ and faith knowing that what He wanted us to accomplish in His will would be done. I was filled with joy & peace in the opportunities for our family to give. I write this not with pride but with humility looking back over our month and seeing all that God did for His glory. And I’m in awe of His goodness. I could list all that we did this month but that’s not necessary. All that’s necessary is that I boast in the Lord and give Him the glory He’s due. This Christmas I’m thankful for the wonderful privilege to serve Him wholeheartedly above myself and above all that I thought was possible. And I pray every heart we attempted to touch was blessed beyond measure for the kingdom of heaven. This Christmas I gave Him all of me...this Christmas I experienced ALL of Him!

Merry Christmas!!! I pray that each of your New Years is filled with the Faith that can move mountains, the Peace that transcends all understanding and the Hope that is unseen. May the birth of our Savior draw you ever more closely to Him this Christmas.

The slide show below is just a glimpse of our family December fun! Enjoy! If you click on the slideshow it will open the pictures for better viewing.

FALL Highlights

The Fall season has flooded our home with lots of events, smiles and memories. Below are just a few highlights..

Little Bubba finished up his Blastball and received his first trophy.
He was SUCH a proud little guy! Can you tell??The pumpkin patch is one of our favorite family traditions!

Yes, our little guy can now drive the 4-wheeler!! *SCARY*
It's often a fight now to see who is going to drive it!

Halloween! The boys designed their own costumes this year. They described
down to the detail exactly what they wanted and we looked around
the house until it was completed and we borrowed the rest.
We already had the Teenage Mutant Ninja costume in our dress up box.
We are from Star Wars, The Battle of Endor -
Princess Leah, Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight, and Hans Solo.
Our home is very well protected!

Our Homegroup Family Campout. This was SOOO much fun. The boys learned how to play Mafia for the first time and LOVED it! Bubba B. was a pro!

Bubba received his blue belt in American Karate!
We are so proud of all his hard work! He's got some amazing moves!

The boys decorating Thanksgiving cookies at Grammy's!

Little Bubba's very first performance with his Mother's Day Out program.
He was such a cute little turkey and sang so well!

Our little Indian, Bubba enjoying his Thanksgiving feast at
his homeschool enrichment program.

Bubba B's Thansgiving program for his 2nd grade enrichment program.
He had the first lines and the last lines and said them perfectly!

Thanksgiving day in full Aggie attire!!

What other attire could there be on Thanksgiving day? LOL!

We are so incredibly thankful for all the wonderful blessings the
Lord has given us! We pray each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and
have a beautiful Christmas season celebrating the birth of our Savior!
(Hopefully I can be a little more up-to-date on blogging through December!)