A dozen roses for Christmas...

Today I braved the crappy roads to go to my aunt's to drop off something she wanted me to pick up. When I walked it - I was taken aback by the stunning roses on her table.

When I asked her who they were from she said "they are from my guy". Well I was a little confused because my Uncle Ken passed away in June 2007.

She then explained that she found an envelope of money in a drawer tucked away and when she found it she decided to do what Uncle Ken would have done. Bought herself a dozen red roses and a bottle of her favourite perfume.

I was all teary eyed looking at the roses - I do believe they were from my Uncle Ken to the love of his life at Christmas.

And another message from above... this story makes me really believe in Christmas miracles

Missing woman, 55, found alive and buried in snow!

Hey Mom - who's Gloria?

That's what Jess asked me on the way home from church today as we were listening to Angels We Have Heard On High........Glooooooooooooooooooooooooooooria in excelsis deo...

LOL -I explained to her about "Gloria" - and she sang along with her sweet sweet voice.

I was so proud of my two beauties today in church. Nothing makes me happier then when I can hear them boldly singing a song at church - praising God - not caring if they are in tune or who can hear them. Today it was the Desert Song... they know it's one of my personal favs and they sang it loud and proud today and it just warmed my heart!

Here's a link for those who might want to hear this amazing song!

Click here to see and hear an amazing song

and the lyrics in case you'd like to sing along...

This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

This is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flame

I will bring praise, I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice, I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

This is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favour and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow.

Does your tree tell a story?

Every year I am excited to open boxes and see ornaments from years gone by - each with it's own story and memory... whether they are from my childhood; handmade with love by friends, family, my children. Each year as I decorate the tree I tell my kids stories about the ornaments and why they are special to me...

This year as Jessie looked at the tree and told me her memories from the ornaments it made me think I should take some pics and write down some thoughts - and remember why these ornaments mean so much to me (and us!)

I wanted to share with you!!! Click here to see/read my story

Merry Christmas 2008

This is the 6th annual Family Xmas Photo Card. This year we decided to include our bloopers since life is full of them and our family is no different...

Trying to get everyone to smile and look ahead and cute all the same time results in some fun shots! Enjoy! Wishing you and yours a Safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2009!!!!

And remember to enjoy the bloopers that life throws you ... (click the photo to make it bigger!)