Yet Again

Well the title says it all! Yet again I find myself behind. Life is moving entirely too fast with no signs of slowing anytime soon. How I long for the days when I was a child filled with boredom begging my mom for something to do. You know you once said it too, "I don't have anything to do". Now there are days that I choose to allow myself to "do nothing" but even on those days I feel the constant nagging of all the "THINGS" I should be doing!
So in keeping with the theme of the post I will just lay it all out here quick and to the point as best I can so I can "check" another thing from my To Do list!

We had a wonderful Ladies Christmas Party! It was quaint, fun, elegant, and yet simple. I hope that all of the ladies enjoyed it as much as I did. We decided to have it in the foyer of our church because it was the perfect size, not too big not too small, (well it was a little cozy) it was perfect! I was absolutely thrilled with the participation from our ladies, we had 31 to attend. I am sharing a few pictures from our evening. I don't think there were many if any at all but to those who couldn't make it they really missed out on a great time!






Last Sunday night we had our first Christmas for Christ service! It was beautiful! This service happens to be one of my favorites during this time of year and it was even more special to share it with people who had never been a part of this before! It it amazing and wonderful to see the sparkle in the eyes of those enjoying something for the first time that perhaps has just become a "thing" we do to some of us. It is a blessing to see the wonder of it all alive and well in these beautiful people of God!!!

I must insert an old but quite funny story. A year or two ago when we had our annual C.F.C. service, I had been telling Alayna about how we were going to give a gift to Jesus at church this year. She helped me wrap it and get everything ready for the special service. The Sunday morning before the service as she blessed her breakfast this is what she said, "Jesus, I got you a present, but I can't tell you what it is. Amen! I love the realness that you get when you have children! Now for the big news, (DRUM ROLL) Our church proudly gave over $1800.00 to C.F.C. this year. We are sooooo excited about what God is doing not just in us, but THROUGH us!I think I know what's wrong with the sound system!!!!Section 7 Youth Christmas Banquet! This too was a first for all of us! What a wonderful time we had! Everyone really went all out and looked both handsome and beautiful! We enjoyed the van ride over and all the wonderful food, fun, and fellowship!!!

Family Time!!! We took a little while out to go and visit Santa's Village! It was a really neat time! They have all different little buildings set up with different characters and activities to accompany each! The girls loved it and mom and dad had a nice time ourselves! I love taking time out and doing fun things with the people I love the most!!!!
Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh my!!! Where else but the Dallas Zoo on our first field trip with school! We had such a great time, and I think the kids enjoyed it too. We were able to take Ashlyn along and just relax, follow along and enjoy the day. As you will see in the pictures many of the animals were quite curious about the kids. They came right up to the glass and watched the children for quite some time! Thanks for a wonderful Day!!!

As most of you know my husband is a very serious man (well he is on occasion). Well he may not be serious all the time but one thing he is serious about is the safety and well being of our two little girls. So the other day while out shopping he took opportunity to instruct the girls in a little self defence! What a man, amidst the hustle and bustle of the season he took time to teach our girls! I was nearly in tears as I sifted through the toys on isle 3 of Big Lots, and dodged the young swordsmen or women however you would say that. Okay being serious now it was quite funny seeing a 6'5" man in a foam sword fight with two little girls. They raced through the isles and "cut" people off here and there having a blast with their Daddy. No handsome prince will ever see more love or admiration in a lady's eye than was present that day! Thank you babe for being you!!!!! Our Knight in Shining Armour!!!! I hope you made it to this point because the next few pictures are priceless! Get out and enjoy life with the people you love!!! Merry Christmas!!! Oh I almost forgot I must point out the fact that the giant man is also standing on a step ladder!!!-LOL-Get Him Girls!!!!!