Merry Christmas!!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. May you be filled with God's joy and peace this year.

It has been a wonderful time for us here. The presents were opened. The kids were so surprised and joyful with their gifts. The sermon was excellent last night. It has been a wonderful time for us here. I hope it has been the same where ever you are.

Most importantly, we have been so blessed to be able to spend time with our kids talking about Jesus. That is the most important thing to me. I hope that you have taken some time to remember the real reason why we celebrate Christmas.

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

When 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."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2:13-20

Out of the Mouths of Babes

Aidan's exclamation during Family Night last night: "Mommy, I do believe in God!" God be praised!!

It's My Birthday...Oh Yeah!

Since it is my birthday (no, I am not going to tell you how old I am), I am going to have a bit of fun on my blog: by posting a few things that I personally love.

So, here we go!!

Obviously I need some U2. Here's my ultimate favorite (or at least one of them!)


Obviously we need some "Friends". Here's one where Joey is getting his words/terms confused. Too funny.


And of course my favorite movie!!



And lastly I love to laugh...

Friday Fill-in: Silly Gingerbread Cookies!!

Aidan's first day off for Christmas vacation. They all still woke up and got up by 7:30 am. It has made for a long morning. I am tired. I may need a nap!

I tried to make gingerbread cookies this morning. I never have any luck with those cookies. The dough is always too sticky and then I have to add so much flour. So then they end up tasting like flour. It is not so good. One day I will conquer them. One day...

The kids helped and they said that they tasted fine. As long as someone in the house will eat them. That's all that matters. It will be okay to dip them into a hot drink.

I went shopping last night and did a power shop. I am almost done now except for a Walmart run and a dollar store run. Other than that I think I am finito, benito! Thank goodness. I hate leaving shopping until the last minute.

Well, since today is Friday, I thought I would participate in the wonderful Friday fill-in. Enjoy!



1. No, we will NOT be overspending this holiday season. We (read: I)
are trying to do a better job of not spending as much. It has worked out okay!

2. I remember those great baking days with my Mom, my Aunt and my sister and I at the old kitchen table. We would make everything all in one day. We would take breaks and dance to Christmas carols. So much fun!!

3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea) and thought: How decadent to have a warm cup of coffee. This is wonderful on a cold December day.

4. I think I am going to be okay. Some days I wonder, though. Some days I wonder...

5. I'll take a day without children anyday. I could really use it. Perhaps that is just a pipe dream.

6. Christmas has been such a good time to teach the kids about God, at least from my point of view. Family nights have been going splendidly. We are all having such a lovely time together and Emma keeps asking for Family Night. I guess these are all good signs.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to WRAPPING PRESENTS (yeah), tomorrow my plans include perhaps an early run to Walmart, the library and then a nap (or maybe supper for my birthday) and Sunday, I want to go grocery shopping early, rest and have supper with the whole fandamily!