Merry CHRISTmas

I had alot of trouble dragging my post-Christmas body out of bed today. *yawn* After all the running and wrapping and fixin's and cookie making and a great time at my Moms and ate ALOT. Yay!

Anyhow.. ignore the lame and unimaginative narration because yeah... the brain is still not fully functioning and I have to get up and clean and prepare for our fellowship group tonight and "second Christmas" tommmorow.

LOTS of food:

I have alot of pictures of Luke and his neice. he has always been a great big brother and now he's a great "big uncle" I love these scenes

Here's a great scene of those famous "Christmas morning looks." Grace and family stayed at Moms as did Charlie and I

Hosanna got a Ukelele from her "Super Grandma and Grandpa" How cute is this? I loved being there to watch Hosannas excitement opening gifts this Christmas!!

Babies put the "Joy" in Christmas!

Tis the season...

to have no time to blog! LOL. Oh wait.. I have no time to write a post about how I have no time to post because I have a kid to pick up from basketball practise and shopping to do for Hubby while he's working. ta-ta for now.. but go ahead and tell me about YOUR Christmas preparations or lack thereof. I want to hear from YOU!!!!

playtime

I will let you enjoy a couple bits and pieces of "Ernestina Scrooge" in which my darling Hannah played the lead role. Yay! Go Hannah!



Luke was a narrator and "Young Bill" He definitley made the role all his own... as you will see:

Band boys and grandkids

We had a great time with Grace, Josh, Hosanna, Zuri, and the band they happened to bring along with them the last few days.
Papa Charlie had a chance to cuddle and read with Hosanna. How sweet!

Sadie Mae had a chance to cuddle (and chew on) the boys in the band. I think this is Chris.
This is Cycle down. yay. I was busy helping with Hannah and Lukes play and didn't get to hear them play at t he youth center across the street, but they were a nice bunch of guys who made thier beds when they left so they are welcome anytime. :-)
Without the band boys around to entertain her, Sadie immediatley began plotting which piece of furniture she should chew on next.

Thanks, God!

For a house full of Fantastic Christian friends who shared a meal with us the day before Thanksgiving

For a Husband who cooked and cleaned and supports and loves me all the time
And for somehow ending up with the three most wonderful daughters on planet earth, as well as two grandaughters and two sons not pictured here

I am thankful for Gods provision of good and kindhearted husbands for these daughters

I am thankful for my sisters and brothers who have proven to me that blood is indeed, thicker than water. Not pictured is my sis-in-law Debbi who has been a true friend and comrade and an understanding ear and compassionate advisor in my exiled days. Thanks Debbi!
I am thankful for this (blurry) score and the chance to see it on the board, in person, at Ford Field November 21st:
And thankful for a chance to watch the game with my kids and share in the excitement of a well deserved STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR FOREST PARK!!!
which includes #89 By far, by far the smallest player on the field with by far, by far, the biggest heart on the field!

Hannah Gets all the Attention:

I had a GREAT time having my beloved middle child with me ALL weekend!! We visited NMU and saw a play at the college, went shopping, out to dinner, hung out at home watching TV and playing cribbage. We also attended Lukes football game. They won!! woot! We're heading downstate for Fridays STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!

But for now.. more of my Belle:Ain't she purty?

and listen to her rock the house: (this video is a little long. It took FOREVER to process)



But best of all was listening to my kiddos practise worship for Sunday:

See. Hannah does have a softer side. :-)

Luke is doing great on guitar too, but it's all about Hannah for now.

A Superior Game

It is that time of year when all good Trojan football players go to the dome for regionals. MY favorite Trojan was there suited up to play although he is just a recovering JV player. AND he got to play and was a great "hit man." watch #89

Oh yeah! And they won by... ummm... alot! One more win and we'll be at Ford Field after Thanksgiving!