Christmas Blessings!

I always dread December, I am not a Scrooge, it's just usually this month finds us on the brink of financial ruin and I always get worried about how everything will come together!! God is so faithful, though!! He knows what he is doing and He has planned it all out, even when I haven't! We were showered with more blessings than I can believe!! He went beyond the imaginable for us and I am extremely humbled and thankful!!

An amazing blessing in December was that Clint and I celebrated 10 years of marriage!! We had a really special anniversary- complete with jewelry (for me)and a couples massage!! It was so wonderful!!

December 11, 1999






















MY CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS...

Wonderful Weekend!

This was a fantastic weekend!! I am sad to see it come to an end!! We had so much fun watching Alabama kick Tim Tebow's butt!! It was a great game and yes, I was shocked!! I never imagined we would lead the whole game, but I am happy we did!! It was awesome!! All season long- I rooted for anyone playing Florida- I wanted someone to beat them, but no one could!! I am glad now that they saved Florida for us!! Yay Alabama!!




















On a completly different note- our church service was amazing!! Every time I enter the church doors the love of God just wraps around me and He speaks to me through every detail in the service!! It such a special time to me personally!! God is so good! I am so grateful for his mercy and love!! I took a few Christmas pics of the kids in front of the church today too (our church is just as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside) and they did a great job... I have a few favs to share!! Nana is so sweet- she got the kids some Christmas outfits for just such and occasion!! The pictures look great!!

Peace

These are a few of my favorite ornaments/decorations!! I love to get out all of our Christmas decorations, each one holds such precious memories....


*I am trying to grasp this concept of peace in this season of hustle and bustle!! The kids are growing up so fast and I don't want to waste any energy being worn out and stressed during this holiday!! I pray for God's peace to invade my heart so I can enjoy my family and focus on the reason we have this season in the first place!


















*We got this angel on our Honeymoon in Asheville, NC!! I can't believe in 6 days it will be 10 years!!























*This ball ornament was given to me by my class the year that Francie was born!! They were such a special group, so sweet!!


















*My mom gave me this really beautiful Waterford snowman for Christmas a few years ago!! I collect snowmen and this one is gorgeous!! I love it!!























*These two are my absolute favorites-most valuable snowmen in my collection!! They are also a gift from my mom!! They are Swaravoski crystal and so cute!



















*Birki gave me this one in my stocking one year!! It sits on my front table so I see him first when I come home! He is so adorable, I love his red and he has a little sparkle too!





















*This one is from Birki too!! He is so delicate looking- he looks hand made and like he would come from White Flowers!! I love his reminder too!


"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." John 14:27

Glad...

"You have made known to me the paths of life, you will make me full of gladness with your presence." Acts 2:28

I'm glad to have... a night at home!
... a Savior who loves me like I am!
... the most wonderful husband- I cannot get enough of him!
... two beautiful, healthy children!
... watched Alabama beat Auburn!
... a job- my class is full of angels!
... my church -they are like oxygen- I cannot live without them!
... my home- even without furniture in the front room, it is my
dream home!
... my parents- I love them so much! They have always been
there for me!
... friends to laugh with!
... only 10 more days of school til Christmas break! Yippee!
... family!

Giving Thanks

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!

Serve the LORD with gladness!

Come into his presence with singing!

Know that the LORD, he is God!

It is he who made us, and we are his,
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his
courts with praise!

Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For the LORD is good; his steadfast love
endures forever, and his faithfulness to all
generations.

Psalm 100

After my own heart...

This past Friday Will spent the night with a friend so we had some time alone with Francie! I asked her what she would like to do and she said "go shopping and buy me something and come home and make cupcakes for dessert"! She's a girl after my own heart!!

The Countdown Is On

Two weeks from today I'll be getting ready for a hot date with my sweetie!! He's gonna take me to see New Moon!!! I am so excited!! I know it will be great! Yes, I'm still a "little" obsessed with the whole Twilight Saga!! And it seems to keep getting worse!! These pics are just fueling the fire!! (you can see all of them at the Harper's Bazaar website) I absolutely love, love, love, this picture!! Have a great weekend!! Only 14 more days!!!