Annie

It was just one of those nights...mid week, tired and no energy left by the time I was supposed to make dinner.  So we decided to head out and grab a bite.  When lizzy came down the hall I couldn't help but laugh.  She had a costume wig on, sunglasses and her boots and striking a pose.  The whole reason I am posting this is because I always want to remember how spunky and creative she is.  She is our little rock star with a heart of gold.  The first one to be there to help and always making people smile.  So how could I tell her to take it off? :)  Love this girl!!

I wanted to put this in because Joe always dodges my pictures :)

Santa

Our church had their yearly Christmas party and the kids had the chance to see Santa!  For some reason I missed taking Emily's picture with him...but does it make it up if I took her picture while the primary sang? :)

Blessings

Since I am using this as kind of a family journal/photo album I really wanted to include this story.  There are blessings every day in our lives and I rarely take the time to write them down.  I had been training for a half marathon for the past few months and all had been going great.  The week before the race I came down with a virus that just had me tired and nauseous.  I decided on Friday that I was going to run that race even if I fell over dead of exhaustion at mile two.  I needed the Lord's help though.  Joe and Angelo gave me a blessing on Friday night.  That morning I when we ran the race in 5-12 degree temps, I felt amazing.  There were little pains here and there in my muscles but not once did I feel weak or nauseous.  I felt amazing and I know it is all because of my Heavenly Father.  I am so so grateful!  I hope I can remember this event and how he helped me to complete something that was important to me.  Running with great friends, having my husband, kids and best friend at the finish line made it the perfect day.  So so grateful!

Christmas Fun

Today we made gingerbread houses with our snow day.  The temps were at around 5 degrees outside so we stayed nice and warm inside :). And I finally remembered to post a picture of the tree...

Christmas Tree Time

On Saturday we went up to the mountains to hunt down a live Christmas tree.  We had so much fun hiking through the snow, sledding, lunch and hot cocoa with some great friends.  Just an incredible day to enjoy the beauty that God has given us and such amazing people in our lives.
On a side note when we got home the tree was taller then the garage.  I guess our eyes are bigger then our house! :)  After a good little trim we now have a Charlie Brown tree.  I will post pictures after we decorate for Family Home Evening tonight.