Christmas Parade

Today we had our Christmas Parade. We had beautiful weather though itwas still a little chilly. After the parade was over the community park had coffee, hot chocolate, soup and doughnuts for everyone. You could also go and walk through the neighboring church to see their decorations. It was a wonderful morning. I'll post pics of the church tomorrow :) And when I get Marleigh in front of our tree I'll send some pics of it too!!

Addy, why didn't the other furry ones get a picture with santa?

Ready for Christmas!

We put up our tree the week of Thanksgiving, and our stockings...all of them! And Ladybird got to see Santa!

Happy Belated Birthday Matthew!  It was yesterday. He was home yesterday and still today, with the flu.  Olivia too.  I took them some Potato Soup yesterday hoping to make them feel some better, but I don't think it worked.  Janet said they are still in bed today  =( 

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You can see how much Kaiden has grown. That is last year and this morning.
Same tree, of course.

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Everyone should check out Cindy's Woodwork blog. Here is also a link to the facebook page with all of her work on it. You don't need a facebook account to view it. http://cindyswoodwork.blogspot.com/

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I Want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and Always remember The Reason for The Season. May Gods Grace and Mercy be with us All in the New Year. Love to All Vonda.

The board of Ed met on Tuesday night and so I should hear this week hopefully!  You all keep the prayers going!  Lets see some pictures if everyone's trees!

We put our tree up over Halloween weekend since we do not do Halloween.  Bob told me that he always decorates around the first week in November, and that sounded too early at first.  However, last year I did that and the kids were able to enjoy the tree when we would get them.  Also it took the pressure off during the Christmas season and freed us up to do fun stuff, like watching Christmas movies, baking, attending neighborhood church functions, etc.  So, we did the same thing this year.  Last Saturday, Dan, Colin and I went to see the play The Gospel According to Scrooge put on by Victory Christian Center in Coitsville (a church larger than ours).  It was very good!  They had about 100 members in the cast, and they did a wonderful job.

Trish, when will you know about the job with the schools?

I am beginning in Psalms for the new year and the first book, first chapter and first verse says "Blessed is the man" (That's me! That's me!) Verse 2
 Whose delight is in the law of the Lord  Verse 3
 . . .Whatever he does prospers.  And verse 6
"For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, . . ." 
That is some great news Trish, that you are being watched over everyday!  Remember the children's story where the little girl wants everything her brother has and says "Me too! Me too!"  That is the way I feel!
 
All night, all day,  Angels watch'in over me, my Lord!
All night, all day,  Angels watch'in over me!

How soon before they let you know something Trish?  "For I know the plans I have for you"  God said.  GOOD PLANS!  GOOD PLANS!

Monica that is AWESOME!  I remember when we put that request on here for prayer!  I know if God will do it for you he will do it for me!  So you guys keep praying.  The Board of Education met last night and they vote on the names submitted, and one of those wouldve been mine.  Even if I start out as part time, its a start.  Who knows God may give me full time right off!  I wouldn't complain!  Does everyone have their trees up?  Jacob and I went to the Smoot Christmas program last night.  It was so cute.

Monica, Do the words "exceedingly and abundantly" come to mind? ;) I am so happy but probably not nearly as happy as Lil Marleigh seeing her Mommy everynight.

I have to say that I know God is answering our prayers for my learning ability because I had another great day :)

Monica, I know you can handle that with one hand tied behind your back!

Monica congratulations! So happy for you! And you are a fast learner:)

I schedule and conduct visitation appointments.

Congratulations, Monica!  Exactly what is your job?

Just wanted to let everyone know I had a wonderful, first day today!!  A lot of phone answering and data entry but it was so nice to come home to my babies in the evening :)

Rita, Teresa and Trish:  Loved the pics!  You guys look great!  Wish I could have joined you!

The Promised Land Quartet

These guys sang at church yesterday, Christmas music! It was sooooo good!