It's been awhile...

Sorry it's been so long since a new post. Hopefully you're enjoying my new design...thought I'd change things up a bit.

Well Christmas has come and gone again...next year there will be more cookie making, parties, fellowship and family! I always feel like I don't see family and friends quite enough during the holidays and really thats what part of it's about!

Over the past month I have truly learned the meaning of the saying when it rains, it pours! Gods favor is still abundant but the enemy is definitely trying to come in. It seems as though just when I get to a more in depth place with God the enemy is saying "Oh no you don't". Worship has been my refuge the past few weeks. I always love when I hear a song and it pierces right to the core of what is going on spiritually. My new favorite is Kari Jobe's "The More I Seek You". I've added a "song of the moment" at the bottom of my page. I will try to update this whenever I find a new song that just hits the spot.

Now for a resolution...(come on guys, I know you've been thinking about this)

Every year I come up with one and I never quite finish it to the end. This year I want it to be different. I don't want this resolution to be between me and myself such as losing weight or being more organized, etc. I want this years to be between me and the man upstairs. I want it to actually feed my soul, not just my lifestyle.

Since I connect with God during worship, my new years resolution is (drum roll please).....to worship Him more. I know it sounds simple but you think about how many times a day you come to a moment of quiet and say praise for whatever is going on that day or whisper His name in gratitude or hum a song of worship for whats to come. He is Worthy....Worthy of more praise! I don't do it enough. I might listen to worship songs but I don't let my heart worship throughout the day. So there it is folks. I've confessed with my lips (figuratively speaking) so now you guys can hold me accountable.

P.S. - Thank you for everything you guys have done this past month. For the prayers, tissues, shoulders, etc. Its been much needed and beyond what any regular Thank You can serve!

Love ya and Happy NEW Year!!!

Our House is Finally Ready for the Market...

(Just don't go in the garage...)

Lets just say the last few weeks have been like editing and preparing for the cover of Glamour Magazine - touch up here, straighten here, get rid of here, etc. I think we've finally got it ready! Again, COME ON FAVOR OF GOD!!! Lets move this puppy and get going on the next!!! I love change & I love new projects so the opportunity of getting my hands on a new house that has never been touched by human hands (figuratively speaking) excites me to the core!!! I can't wait. It also will be nice to not constantly stub toes or bruise the bottoms of my feet by bumping into or stepping on minature fireman or tonka trucks. In our new house there will be a toy room (I'm kinda calling this one out right now). It will be solely for toys and the rest of the house will solely be for...well...house things. Anyway, can't wait!!! Here are some of our photos that are on the lisiting. You can also click on the link and it will take you to our listing! http://www.navica2.net/displays/?n=262&i=1207478&k=Ko0wJZna

For Those with Stocking Holders...

(And also first time moms)

So you know those adorable little stocking holders with Santas, Snowflakes, Sleds, or Reindeer. Those handy little metal holders to behold your beautiful stocking that tantalizes you until christmas day. You know those 10 pound holders that I didn't realize that at any moment they can become quit the weapon when a 2 year old pulls on his cute train stocking desperately wanting to see if anything is inside.

Well our Saturday morning involved London pulling on his stocking that was hung by a stocking holder, a snowflake one indeed, with lovely sharp corners not only on its base but the snowflake itself.

We had these up last year and not a problem arose. But we also didn't have a mischevious toddler running around either (kinda forgot that when decorating this year). I think once past that 1st year you don't think as much about the adult-proof-plastic door handle covers or the impossible-to-pull-out to even vaccum outlet covers or I guess it could have been my sheer excitement to decorate...remember my last blog.

Anywho... I'm standing at the doorway to our guest bath which is also directing adjacent to our dining room where our antique china cabinet sits with our three cute stockings hanging proudly. Within 30 seconds, London has made his way over to the tree next to the china cabinet and stockings to admire the Santa's in different vehicle ornaments and I think "Oh he is so into those ornaments, he better not touch" and within another few brief moments my child and running towards me with blood everywhere. Its all over his face including in his eyes and mouth, both hands, pajamas, and dripping on the carpet. All I could say was "Jesus and Nathan". I've always thought I was really good in those kind of situations but I tell you it is totally different when its your own child.

London had decided to try to get his stocking down. Well the hangers are heavy enough to hold stockings with a few presents but not a toddler pulling on it. The holder managed to fall about 4 feet till it plunged into Londons forehead creating quite the gash and blood loss. We ended up haivng to go to the ER to have it looked at. They ended up using a glue to glue the gash together and within an hour we were on our way home.

So, for those with small children and stocking stuffers or maybe just don't think about stuff like this, watch out for those tricky little stocking holders!