Today!

Today I kept busy all day. I started the day out with a positive outlook. We had Spa Day at MOPS and I scrubbed and rubbed the weary feet of many mothers of preschoolers. As I was serving in this manner I was able to talk with them one on one and pray for them. I really enjoyed serving these women in this manner. I was happy the entire time! And I ate a piece of the best dessert/fruit pizza thing I have ever tasted! (Inbetween foot clients.;)

Today

Today is just one of those days, which unfortunately I seem to be having a lot of lately. I am fighting the urge to crawl into bed and hide from this day. Or I could curl up in Hallie's bed and watch her play babies, that way I wouldn't feel like I was neglecting her. Why does this sadness befall me so easily? Lord, please lead me out of this valley once again.

Christmas Highlights

We have all been praying that our house would sell soon, so we intentionally enjoyed having Christmas here as if it were the last one in the first home we built. This was also the first year we got to enjoy having a fireplace! We woke to find Carson sleeping next to the tree that Santa had left. He shared that he had seen Santa and he said, "Ho, ho, ho, merry Christmas!" and gave him a candy cane.

Santa tried to utilized the tall ceiling by leaving a very tall tree once again!

Ollie's first Christmas!

All in all, it was a very relaxed and fun Christmas without too much running around. We enjoyed spending time with both of our families as usual! And Santa delivered on the Wii, as Carson made sure it was on everyone's list. We have all enjoyed it as a family!

You were within me while I was outside of myself. I was searching for you in all the outward joys and beauties. And all I found was loneliness.

Gingerbread Houses!

Uncle Jesse actually made the gingerbread! So glad Aunt Katy and Uncle Jesse wanted to do this project with the kids!

Happy 3rd Birthday Hallie!

Better late than never, I suppose. This picture was taken on Dec. 19, the day Hallie turned 3. I feel bad for the girl because Christmas is such a big deal in this house. We actually talked about making a birthday cake, but I just forgot to do it. I'm such a horrible mom. I will contiue to do half-birthday celebrations in June as long as she will allow it. For now she seems happy. But someday she may not appreciate my inability to do everything I want to do for my kids.

 

What I love about Hallie right now:
- she has the best giggle ever
- her style
- her daring nature
- her ownership of her parents and grandparents
- her snuggly-ness
- her intelligence

A Girl After my own heart.

Here is Hallie taking over my office.