Showing posts with label thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thanksgiving. Show all posts

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thank you, Lord

I am thankful for all that God has blessed me with. The most amazing gift: salvation found in His Son Jesus Christ.  Without that one gift, none of the others would matter. 

Thank you, Lord for saving my soul. Thank you for making a way for me to spend eternity with those I love the most. 

Thank you, Lord for those that sacrifice for us, the ones that are called to serve.

Thank you, Lord for a beautiful fall day, a chance to get out to of the house, spend time with family, and play in the autumn sunshine.

Thank you, Lord for my precious family: a husband who serves and loves and cares for us and healthy children who brighten my day with laughter and love.

Thank you, Lord for loving me. 

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Vacation

On Thanksgiving Day, the boys spent half the day in their PJs. We watched the Macy's parade, ate a huge dinner, and just enjoyed not rushing around.The day started out lovely, we were barefoot on the deck enjoying the sunshine.

Then later in the afternoon, it started snowing. I don't know who was more excited. Me or the kids! Of course it was a wet snow that didn't last very long, but it was still beautiful.

Friday was a beautifully cold day. Colin was ANGRY that it didn't snow more than what it did the night before.

Our first stop of the day was the aquarium. Colin was 3 years old the last time we went (I was pregnant with Carson then). So, he really didn't remember it very well. Both boys LOVED the aquarium with the big, "talking" fish.

After the aquarium, we decided to head to New Foundland Gap so Colin could see some snow. There was some on the side of the road and it was VERY, VERY COLD!!!!!!






Friday and Saturday nights, we went to Fannie Farkle's and The Village (2 of our most favorite places). The boys loved the Christmas trees and the fountain in The Village. The little scavengers were patting down their daddy for more coins to throw in the fountain.

Before coming home, we had to stop and get the traditional National Park picture. Carson had never been in one before.


Although we missed our families, we feel blessed to have had the chance to go on this vacation (I'm sure the last before our new little guy arrives).
We are looking forward to decorating for Christmas and just watching the wonder and amazement of the season on the kids' faces. Although we have fun with gifts and decorations, we are sure to explain to the boys the real reason for celebrating Christmas. We let them know that we are celebrating the birth of Jesus, that He was God's gift to us. What a wonderful gift!


Monday, November 23, 2009

Everyday is Thanksgiving

If you haven't already, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS. We should be thankful each and everyday, not just on Thanksgiving Day.

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