Christmas Pics 2008

Putting up the ornaments

PEEKING!

2 of our Gifts from Above

PRAISE HIS NAME

I hope this song encourages you as much as it has me! I've learned in the last few weeks/months that when everything seems to be falling apart I just need to Praise His Name & when I have a broken heart I need to raise my hands and say "LORD YOU'RE ALL I NEED AND YOU'RE EVERYTHING TO ME" He WILL AND DOES take the pain away. When I feel all alone & feel I can't go on I raise my hands and say "Greater is He that is within me" I can praise the hurt away IF I will just Praise His Name. Sometimes we focus too much on the problem and try to fix things ourselves when all we really need to do is Praise His Name. He is always willing to help us if we will only ask. The Lord has sooo been helping me the last few weeks. It's just so hard to explain but I'm full and bubbling over. Oh that doesn't mean the problems haven't came my way...I've definitely had my share (been without a running vehicle since June ~ how's that for starters ~ thanks MOM for helping out and lending your car so much) but I've learned to PRAISE HIS NAME! No it hasn't been easy Praising Him in the bad times but it has sure helped bring me out of the valley when I do. I just have to be willing to put forth the effort to PRAISE HIM even when I do not feel like it. Well, enough of my ramblings...listen to the song and be BLESSED!!!!

Thanksgiving Odds & Ends

What Your Thanksgiving Meal Says About You

When it comes to the holidays, you follow and love the big traditions. You look forward to them every year. You see the holidays as a time to be close to loved ones. It's a good time to reconnect and make memories. You like the aspects of the holiday that remind you of your childhood - opening presents, treats, and old favorite foods. During the holidays, you are likely to feel comforted. At your worst, you feel a bit over-indulgent. You consider yourself a bit of a foodie, and you're proud of it. You tend to spend your holidays doing everything and anything. You really get into the holiday spirit.

What Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Say About You?

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Your Pilgrim Name Is...

Esther Alden

What's Your Pilgrim Name?

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You Are an Indian

It's likely that you spent a lot of time outdoors as a kid. You feel comfortable and at peace in nature. You identify with Native Americans. You are a truly helpful and giving person. You like to lend a hand. And while you do your best to do the right thing, people haven't always been kind back to you.

Are You a Pilgrim or an Indian?

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You Are Mashed Potatoes

Ordinary, comforting, and more than a little predictable You're the glue that holds everyone together.

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

Happy 12th Anniversary, Darling!

When years are passing by like days,

and in my hand your hand is placed,

a knowing smile crosses your face,

a simple touch can still make my heart race.

When I can see my soul in your eyes,

and you see your soul in mine we realize,

that a love so deep can harbor no lies,

where our only tears shed were happy tears we've cried.

I love you as much now as I ever did before, if possible,

I may even love you more,

all starting from a feeling we did not ignore,

a feeling of connection we chose to explore.

I don't know what it is that you saw in me,

what I saw in you was the utmost happiness that can ever be,

even more so on the day when you and I became "We",

I can still smile and say with love and truth

Honey, I love you...Happy Anniversary.

Poem by Kirk A. Finney

Today I have nothing to really blog about so I thought I'd just share a few pictures. I may have already posted them in the weekend pictures of the wedding but I didn't take the time to check and I didn't use the smile box creation. I thought it turned out neat so I decided to post it. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Make a Smilebox postcard

WEEKEND EVENTS

Our weekend was busy yet enjoyable. We went to visit my family in Southern Ohio & also my cousin my getting married. Here are just a few pictures that were taken. ENJOY!

Abigail & Zachary LOVED riding the horse...

RANDOM PICS OF OUR FAMILY BEFORE THE WEDDING

My Sweetheart & I after 12 years

Our 2 blessings we have...Abigail & Zachary

PICS OF THE WEDDING

The dog was actually the ring bearer...VERY CUTE...
HERE COMES THE BRIDE

One nervous bride + one nervous groom = LOTS of laughter
Kissing his bride! (My children LOVE this part of a wedding)

Mr & Mrs Kyle Williamson
CONGRATULATIONS!

PICS AT THE RECEPTION

Trying to get through the birdseed 'shower'
Everyone signed the picture as like a guestbook at the reception..VERY NEAT!

The BEAUTIFUL CAKE!

SMASHING THE CAKE IN THE FACE
A kiss of forgiveness

Abigail with the groom Kyle & bride Kayla

Zachary & Mommy

SUNDAY DINNER

My uncle has been raising turkeys and decided Saturday evening to butcher one and have for Sunday Dinner. This feller weighed in at 40 POUNDS! That's more than Zachary weighs...he one big Turkey :-)

EVEN CHILDREN KNOW!!!!

Even Abigail & Zachary got to vote. While it may not have been the 'real thing' they still got to feel important and 'vote'. Zachary was able to do this at school. Since Abigail is home schooled she didn't have that privilege, but we did find out the local library was providing the 'voting' for homeschoolers. So they she got to vote there. They have been VERY ADAMENT for weeks that we should vote for McCain/Palin and they gave very specific reasons for NOT voting for the other which I will not go into on this blog. Just let me tell you these children have been listening to a lot and have come to their own decision. It was not Mom & Dad that persuaded them (although we are proud of their decision). Children do know the difference between right & wrong. If Children took their right to 'vote' then should we adults who can LEGALLY vote!