I'm finished! Yep....down to the wire.....but it's all done...well.....except for a few things to wrap. SJ is excited but I fear doesn't really know what to expect come Christmas morning. Each time I mention St Nick, she gets that look in her eye that says, "I'm not sure about this guy....he's not going to come to my room is he?" We didn't even try the to have pictures with Santa because she simply didn't want to. Maybe next year. Anyway, tomorrow will begin the cooking and general straightening up for Nai Nai and Yei Yei to arrive. Their appearance will surely bring the house down and really get the excitement going. SJ and SC love to see them coming in the door! It's really fun to watch their expressions.
I'm just as excited as the kids are in some ways. I love to see their eyes light up at the unexpected surprises under the tree. There's something about giving. CDP has said many times from the puplit that we are never more like Christ than when we are giving. He gave everything......He gave UP everything....to be born here...to suffer as we suffer....to be tempted as we are tempted. He came in the form of a man to become our only HOPE! What a blessed thought that the God of the universe came to us in the form of a helpless baby. Praise Him for this unspeakable gift! May you worship Him this Christmas!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Only 4 More Days Til Christmas.....
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Loving this time of year....
The caption at the bottom of one of the TV stations is..."The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"...I say so too. For many reasons this time of year is special for all of us. For me, it's a time to enjoy family and friends and to be thankful for that wonderful Gift given to us so long ago. I heard a new song sung by Faith Hill last week...."A Baby Changes Everything". Yes....how a tiny baby born long ago in a dirty stable changed the world forever. I am grateful for Mary's devotion to her Lord and her willingness to suffer for the sake of Christ. Would I have been willing to answer as Mary did, "Whatever you say, Lord. I'll do it."....(paraphrased). Am I willing to say even now, after all I've seen and heard, "Whatever you say, Lord. I'll do it"? What about you?
Such thought provoking questions at this sacred time of year. And with all the turmoil going on in our world, are we really ready to answer the call that may be issued to us so soon?
Let me catch everyone up on what's been going on....
1) A couple of weeks ago I lamented the "hair cut" that my oldest daughter gave herself. I had been trying so hard to let it grow....well....I finally gave in to my husband's advice....we cut it. IT IS SIMPLY PRECIOUS! Ok, I know, he told me so....I'll never live it down. (pic posted)
2) The Nutcracker was a huge success! Not just for the dancers in the ballet company...SJ watched the entire show without one wimper! I was floored and she was fascinated! My mom and I took her and she was absolutely perfect!
3) Christmas is in full swing at church and our Hanging of the Green service was a success. We all had a great time preparing for the season.
4) SC is just perfect! She is saying many more words now and REALLY understands what you tell her to do...especially when it involves food or bedtime. The pantry is her favorite place to play and she loves to go to sleep in her bed! HOORAY! She also loves her daddy's hats....and chocolate....and ice cream...and .....well, you get the idea.
5) The Christmas Parade was great but LONG....we forgot the camera so no cute pics of us freezing our buns off! Next year we plan to have much more fun....a float for the church and even dispensing Hot Cocoa.....YIPPEE!
5) As for our Christmas schedule, my parents will drive up on Christmas Eve and are planning to stay for a couple of days. We will visit with them and CDP's family the week after Christmas in Central MS.
Well, that about wraps up what we've been doing in North MS. We have plenty of things to do before the big day such as last minute gifts and some church events. We plan to stroll around town and see Christmas lights too. I'm sure I'll blog again before the big day but do want to say Merry Christmas to you all. May you experience HIS presence this year!
Such thought provoking questions at this sacred time of year. And with all the turmoil going on in our world, are we really ready to answer the call that may be issued to us so soon?
Let me catch everyone up on what's been going on....
1) A couple of weeks ago I lamented the "hair cut" that my oldest daughter gave herself. I had been trying so hard to let it grow....well....I finally gave in to my husband's advice....we cut it. IT IS SIMPLY PRECIOUS! Ok, I know, he told me so....I'll never live it down. (pic posted)
2) The Nutcracker was a huge success! Not just for the dancers in the ballet company...SJ watched the entire show without one wimper! I was floored and she was fascinated! My mom and I took her and she was absolutely perfect!
3) Christmas is in full swing at church and our Hanging of the Green service was a success. We all had a great time preparing for the season.
4) SC is just perfect! She is saying many more words now and REALLY understands what you tell her to do...especially when it involves food or bedtime. The pantry is her favorite place to play and she loves to go to sleep in her bed! HOORAY! She also loves her daddy's hats....and chocolate....and ice cream...and .....well, you get the idea.
5) The Christmas Parade was great but LONG....we forgot the camera so no cute pics of us freezing our buns off! Next year we plan to have much more fun....a float for the church and even dispensing Hot Cocoa.....YIPPEE!
5) As for our Christmas schedule, my parents will drive up on Christmas Eve and are planning to stay for a couple of days. We will visit with them and CDP's family the week after Christmas in Central MS.
Well, that about wraps up what we've been doing in North MS. We have plenty of things to do before the big day such as last minute gifts and some church events. We plan to stroll around town and see Christmas lights too. I'm sure I'll blog again before the big day but do want to say Merry Christmas to you all. May you experience HIS presence this year!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
We're here..
just busy trying to finish up for Christmas. Actually, I'm pretty much done except for a couple of gifts. Not too stressed this year since I've been able to be at home. The house is decorated, the tree is up and I've even started baking a little. I know, some of you are sighing thinking what is she doing...well, this is the first year I've been able to ENJOY doing those kinds of things and I'm just gloating...sorry!
Our Thanksgiving was fabulous spent with my folks and CDP's mom in Central MS. We had a great time visiting and just being together as a family. This weekend SJ, My Mom and I will see The Nutcracker at the Orpheum in Memphis. That should really put is in the Christmas mood! This will be SJ's first ballet so I'm a little anxious. If she makes it all the way through the performance without falling asleep, I'll call it a success. Last Sunday evening we decorated our church during the Hanging of the Green service and it was very special! The girls and CDP and I lit the first Advent Candle while other families placed poinsettias and hung garland and bows to celebrate our Saviour's birth. This is such a special time of year and I'm very glad SJ and SC are enjoying it so much. They both LOVE singing Christmas music in the car as we travel. SC especially loves to rock back and forth to Winter Wonderland...SCC's verison. SJ is also into reciting the Christmas story...I didn't realize how much she actually picked up on....she can recite much of it from memory....I guess that shows you how much we listen to that CD!
I hope all of you take time to just enjoy your families. I spent several minutes yesterday just sitting holding my girls. What a treat for me and they loved it! SJ has made several comments lately about loving being "all together" as a family....she truly realizes when some of us are out of place. I'm glad to know she enjoys being with her Mom and Dad and sister. I hope I can continue to instill in her a love for her family and for time spent together.....and not just STUFF. Let's remember why we're here....."because He first loved us"........
Merry Christmas!
Our Thanksgiving was fabulous spent with my folks and CDP's mom in Central MS. We had a great time visiting and just being together as a family. This weekend SJ, My Mom and I will see The Nutcracker at the Orpheum in Memphis. That should really put is in the Christmas mood! This will be SJ's first ballet so I'm a little anxious. If she makes it all the way through the performance without falling asleep, I'll call it a success. Last Sunday evening we decorated our church during the Hanging of the Green service and it was very special! The girls and CDP and I lit the first Advent Candle while other families placed poinsettias and hung garland and bows to celebrate our Saviour's birth. This is such a special time of year and I'm very glad SJ and SC are enjoying it so much. They both LOVE singing Christmas music in the car as we travel. SC especially loves to rock back and forth to Winter Wonderland...SCC's verison. SJ is also into reciting the Christmas story...I didn't realize how much she actually picked up on....she can recite much of it from memory....I guess that shows you how much we listen to that CD!
I hope all of you take time to just enjoy your families. I spent several minutes yesterday just sitting holding my girls. What a treat for me and they loved it! SJ has made several comments lately about loving being "all together" as a family....she truly realizes when some of us are out of place. I'm glad to know she enjoys being with her Mom and Dad and sister. I hope I can continue to instill in her a love for her family and for time spent together.....and not just STUFF. Let's remember why we're here....."because He first loved us"........
Merry Christmas!
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