Be Strong and Courageous

For Christmas I had wanted o make something special for Keith to let him know how much this year of growing more in love with him had meant ot me. I had these chipboard coffee mug shaped coasters for a long time and it seemed the perfect combination of things I love. This was taken on our wedding day, we were able to visit  this park on our trip back East in October. A blessing for sure. The photos ar giving me a hard time in lining up but you will get the jist of it. This was taken by Addysen on our 13th anniversay in North Carolina at the Outer Banks. The beach and my man, can't get any better. The first born, Andrew, a joy and tenderhearted; nearly a man now. Then came Emma, always going never stopping, performing is in her blood. And as time went by we were open to number 3. Addysen is the child who keeps me grounded. Always asking why and how, and creating something from nearly nothing.  Our Family, it is a blessing for sure, to love them and be l...

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There is no video just the music playing...... but it is a heart for God in pure worship.

 Emma's Christmas Band concert  Getting ready to sing.... Trying to get 60+ kindergarteners to clap in sync, very cute. Clean up after lunch earns you a treat, she loves to wash tables. Both dual Language classes Christmas cards from this year and years passed..... so looking forward to using my Cricut more. All school sing along, 1/2 hour of carolling. My new grill pan, I love it. Second big snow of the year, fort time......

Wanting to wish all who stop by a very Merry CHRIST filled Christmas and a beautiful New Years. It has been a journey getting to the end of 2010; I look forward with a hopefull heart for year in line with God's plan for our family.

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December is nearly half over and it has been busy. Emma has preformed at a few basketball games and even a competition with several schools. At the last minute one of staff from Andrew's JROTC units was ill and another chaperone was needed. There were about 40 of their group that participated in the Saturday Meet in Salem, Oregon.  We took 4th over all in the meet, but took almost all the slots for PT team both girls and boys. One of the students won the drill off out of about 50 that participated. It was a busy weekend with the bunch, but for the most part a very well behaved groupd of kids.  Andrew over all did very well, 6:41 for his mile run, 71 sit ups (that were counted) and 29 push ups (these he needs to really work on).  This is the whole group that went, including a few college helpers. Andrew's uniform was not back from alterations so he got to just dress up (he said he felt like he was headed to a wedding).