Sunday, December 27, 2009

Christmas #2

On Tuesday the 22nd we traveled to Wisconsin to celebrate Christmas with my family. When we arrived that evening, after having some supper, we went on a Christmas lights drive. We saw some beautiful light displays. One man had hooked his lights to a radio station. It always amazes me that people can do that. It was fun to watch. I always enjoy looking at Christmas lights on houses, especially when there is snow.

On Wednesday we had our Christmas celebration with my parents and my brother and his family. I always enjoy sitting in my parents livingroom with the Christmas tree lit, the fireplace going, and Christmas music playinig in the background. It is such a warm and cozy feeling. I also enjoy watching everyone open their presents. I like to see everyone's expression when they open the gifts we have picked out for them.

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Levi saw his cousins playinig the recorder and wanted to do the same. At first, he would just make sounds like the ones he heard come from the others. But then he figured out how to blow it. I think this was one of his favorite things to play with at grandpa and grandma's house.





Lately Levi likes to take off his socks and clean out between his toes. After Christmas dinner, my brother had him on the table and of course he had his socks off. He was cleaning out his toes. Just look at the determination on that face! After a little while, he must have decided that using his fingers wasn't working well enough so he decided to try the recorder.



Rachel really likes warm, fuzzy socks and let a number of people know that this is what she would like for Christmas. Well, she should have enough socks to last her several years.



Hazel and Rachel got new Aero pajamas for Christmas this year.



Rachel and Jadin got Rodgers jerseys this year.


Grandma and all her grandchildren.


Levi got a piggy back ride from his cousin Jadin.

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My Thankful List

  • salvation through Jesus Christ
  • my beautiful daughter who is beautiful from the inside out
  • a referral of an adorable little boy named Levi
  • a letter of intent before the September 1st deadline
  • God spared my daughter from serious injury when hit by a car in Colorado
  • a wonderful year with my "exchange daughter" from Estonia - Mari-Liis
  • my faithful companion for the past 6 years - Millie - my springer spaniel
  • the peace and joy that comes with surrendering everything to the Lord
  • safety through all the storms that have passed our way
  • my supportive family
  • my incredible church family
  • a sump pump that continued to work for 10 weeks of water and sand seepage
  • birds singing and bugs chirping
  • neighbors and friends who lend a hand in your time of need
  • being able to sleep withe the windows open
  • a new deck to enjoy summer when it stops storming so much
  • the sound of children playing outside on a warm summer night
  • heat when its cold and air conditioning when its hot
  • the blessing of a great job
  • church picnics
  • chocolate
  • beautiful sunsets over Lake Michigan
  • summer vacation
  • beautiful blue skies and warm (not hot) summer days