HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

So many days to celebrate in November and December, it was nice to be able to take some time for just me. While Grandpa and Nanny watched Ezekiel and Emmalani. Dave, Matthias and I went Christmas shopping and to Silvercity for a special meal I had salmon, brown rice and broccoli and Dave had Chorizo Mac and Cheese for dessert we had a COOOOOOOOKIE Monster...basically a ridicously large icecream sandwich that I think scarfed down in record time. It was a nice treat for a special day!

Black Friday = Christmas Tree Shopping!

Such a fun time for our family being able to select our tree, cut it and take it home. Feels more special that way! We went to a local place nearby which was more than wonderful especially having young ones. The kids loved playing hide and seek in midst of the firs, grands, and nobles. Although it was a cold day it wasn't nearly as bad as the record 13 degree temperatures that hit 2 days ago.

Thanksgiving 2010...

AFTER THE CRAZY WIND AND SNOW STORM KNOCKED OUR POWER OUT FOR 3 DAYS IT WAS NICE TO ENJOY A WARM,LOW KEY DAY WITH THE FAMILY.

Matthias First Moments...

Our first snow...2010

Ezekiel turns 3!!!

Unfortunatley Ezekiel caught a terrible flu bug last week which hung on which seemed like forever. The poor guy hadn't eaten in 6 days so we were unable to celebrate his special day the way we'd planned. We did make the best of his being sick by having him hang out with papa and nanny for a little bit. Opening some presents and watching his little mermaid movie. I'm glad we didn't order a "Thomas the Train" cake like we'd planned since he didn't eat one bite of the brownie and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

IT's A BOY!!

Matthias Robert came home last night, he was born November 4th at 4:07p.m. We are doing wonderfully. The kids were so happy to meet their baby brother. He is 8 lbs 2 oz and 21 inches with black hair. Such a joy!!

As I anxiously wait for this new baby...

And with the doctors wanting to induce me by Wednesday this week... I pray.

Dear Jesus, draw me ever nearer as I labour through the storm.You have called me to this passage, and I’ll follow, though I’m worn.May this journey bring a blessing, may I rise on wings of faith;And at the end of my heart’s testing, with Your likeness let me wake.~ Keith Getty

Resting in Psalms 27:14

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

AND...

Psalm 30:5

"Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes with the morning"