Merry Christmas

Heading out to my mom's for Christmas.
At least this year we won't get snowed in!
Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas!

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Happy Birthday Jesus!

December Already?

Where did this year go? I'm just now getting used to 2010 and its almost gone already!
As we're sitting here by the fireplace watching "Holiday Inn"for the third time this season, I'm trying to think back on what happened over the year. I'm realizing what a boring, I mean quiet year we've had. I guess its good to have one of those every once in a while.

Okay, so I'm going to just list 10 things about 2010.

1. Mike lost his job.
2. Mike found a job. (A six month contract, still praying it becomes permament.)
3. Baby Maci entered the family.
4. Saw God's hand in several situations.
5. No dogs or cats were dumped on us this year! (Oh yeah, that's big!)
6. Everybody stayed healthy. (Thank you Lord!)
7. School, school, and more school.
8. Decided to have two kids graduate instead of one.
9. Got four bushels of apples off two of our little apple trees. I was thrilled!
10. Mike bought a chain saw. (Okay, so I'm desperate!)

Oh, and I got a new camera for my birthday last week! I can take pictures again! Now if I could only find some willing victims, I mean subjects!

So, I wonder what exciting things will happen next year!

Fun Pics

I love it when my daughters decide to do a photo shoot.

They have a lot of fun together.

Most of the time :)

Introducing...

My great-niece, Maci Eryn Elizabeth.

Born 10/10/10.

In hospital room 10.

Yep, she's a perfect 10 ! :)

Although she was born 5 weeks early, she seems to be perfectly healthy.

Welcome to the world little one!

Happy B-day!

Somebody turned 50 this month.







I guess we should have told him beforehand. :)

Happy Birthday Honey!

We love you!

No Longer Jobless!!!

God promised to provide, and He did! Mike starts to work on Tuesday. It's a 6 month contract, but he was told that this company frequently hires their contract workers. So we're excited about the contract and hoping it turns permament. God is good!

A couple of weeks ago (before the job) we weren't going to be able to make the house payment. We prayed about it and knew God would provide. After church, a dear man we know handed me an envelope and told me to put it in my purse. I opened it in the car and guess what was inside? Yep. A check for the exact amount we needed! I was giggling the rest of the night. Our God is an awesome God!

On another note, school is in full swing. We now have a sixth grader, a freshman, and two seniors. How did that happen? I'm afraid this year is going to go way too fast. I'm not ready to give up two of my kiddos next year. At times these school days seem to go so slow, then you blink and all of a sudden they're almost over. I enjoy having my kids at home with me all the time, so next year is going to be a big change! Maybe the Lord will send us a couple more - I'm praying for it! : )

We are still jobless in Oklahoma. Am I worried? I should be-at least that what Satan keeps trying to convince me. But what does God say about it?

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Philippians 4:19
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

I just have to look at all the ways he's provided for us during this time to be reminded that He is faithful. Like the electric company telling us we overpaid in the past, giving us a $100 credit for this month. And the cell phone company overcharging us for several monthes, so that we now have a $500 credit! And the girls' piano teachers deciding that they want to give the girls free lessons until Mike gets a job! How cool is that? And allowing the kids to go to youth camp and the church mission trip (where Bethany was privileged to pray with a young girl to accept Christ!). And being able to replace the kitchen floor. And all the gifts people have blessed us with. This has actually been a pretty exciting time, just to sit back and watch the Lord work! I don't know how many times I've just started giggling at what He's done!

Psalm 105:1
O, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.

Psalm 77:12
I will also meditate on all Your work, and talk of all Your deeds.

Oh yeah, He's good!