Hello 2012!

Happy New Year!

I turn my mind from days gone by to that which lies before,
A sea of possibilities and I upon the shore;
There seems much that would invite;
So much that would dismay,
But courage rises with the thought -
that God will plan the way.
[author unknown]

I found this in one of Jean's notebooks....love the inspiration & encouragement from those books. It makes her feel so close again.

a new year & new resolutions...

Happy New Year to our blog readers!

So...I've been thinking about my New Year's resolutions.

I need to write them down, look at them often, & put them into action. I love this free printable and wanted to share it with you so you could use it too.

One resolution on my list: to be more patient & content.

Goodbye 2010...

This was a fun New Year's Eve project...I made this mosaic tonight & it made me so happy as the memories came flooding back ~ 2010 was a great year for us. Nothing specific, everything in general. I just feel so thankful.

Even though there is a small bit of sadness in leaving this year behind, we're looking forward to 2011.
Goodnight & we'll see you next year!

Happy 2010!

We're starting our year off with a bang - construction progresses on a covered patio on the back of our house. We can't wait to start enjoying it...all year long! Our handyman boys have been staying out of the way & looking out the back windows to observe the hard work. Benjamin has helped some afternoons by picking up the scraps & trash. He's a good helper! We enjoyed fellowship & great food with friends on New Year's Eve. It was special.

One of our handymany boys - I love this outfit that we got as a gift for Benjamin 4 years ago

Our completed gingerbread village

Serious dicussions with Elias on racecars & building houses

Fun times

Best wishes in 2010!

Goodbye '08, Hello '09

The days have been flying by and here we are...entering a new year already. We've had a grand time with Ryan, Amy & Damion the past 7 days. I'll post pictures soon.

Yes, we 3 did stay up to see the new year "in" with some of our best friends in RR. Benjamin was too busy playing to take notice of our countdown. We left shortly after our "breakfast at midnight" - with happy hearts & full tummys.

Here are some funny/cute things we've been hearing aroud here...

"Mommy, I needs some almums please." (almonds)

"I heard firetruck crackers in my bed last night" (fircrackers)

"My daddy is the best in the whole wide world."

Happy New Year to each of you!