After Church Lunch

This is not a very fair picture but I posted it anyway!! HAHA!!

After church Grampy took us out to Lilly and Owens favorite place to eat, the China Buffet.... Really is what you are thinking???? But yes it is true. Lilly will not be a cheep date she had shrimp, lobster, and clams! I tell you the poor boy who marries her has got to be rich! My Owen he likes chicken and fruit, and ice cream that's my little man!

Lilly's Christmas Zoobalee!

Yesterday was Lilly's 1st school Christmas concert! All the kindergarten classes were animals from the zoo trying to cheer up the zoo keeper, he was very sad because he had to work on Christmas! It was really well done and super sweet.
Gary and I are very thankful for a school that has remembered the real meaning of Christmas. This month the kids are learning how people celebrate Christmas around the world. Last week they did a Hanukkah theme. We have a Christmas party on the 17th that I am really looking forward too. In the classrooms is a manger and a menorah. Makes this time of year even more special when the kids are getting the same information at school, church and home. Truly a blessing!

Here are some pictures of our little penguin!

Dang Camera

This was a great weekend! We did a ton. First thing was Sarah's surprise 30th birthday and it was really great! She really was surprised. We got to visit with friends we have not seen in a while and I got to hold baby Carter all night he is so cute!
Next was an amazing church service. The Adult choir at Radiant is really good, they are put together very well. And the guys from the worship team did this fantastic rendition of drummer boy! I was really proud of them they are really fantastic! After Church we had birthday cake at my moms, she is 30 again! And last thing we went to a very nice Christmas Party at Pastor Jamie and Jen's! That was allot of fun! I finished up the day by making a penguin costume for Lilly's school Christmas Musical!
Few I need a nap and I am getting ready to go to work!
By the way I am sure you are wondering where the pictures are.....Well my camera died! No worries I have to have a camera by Tuesday I may just have to break down and get another one!

Beauty and the Beast

Lilly, mom and I went to dinner and then to see Beauty and the Beast. The show was spectacular, we had incredible seats! Lilly was amazing and made it all the way to the end before she went to sleep. She was so beautiful and sweet. This was a great night a new Christmas tradition!

Funny

How do the visually impaired know this?? This was the ATM in the foyer at the Pikes Peak Center! I have a sick sense of humor, and by the way no braille!!!! HA~HA~HA!

Owen Helping Me Or Not!

I was doing laundry and I came up to find Owen like this. He said he was doing dishes however, there was none to do. Is it bedtime yet? :)

That's a Sad Game Owen!

Owen is so stinking funny mixed with a big splash of rotten! He sat and played with the Hungry Hippo game for about an hour this morning. All alone, I told him that's sad, do you want mommy to play with you he said no! I said how come he said I broke the pink one! Rotten kid!! It's a good thing I love him!

SNOW! Thanks Grandma and Papa!!

Our family in Idaho have a ton of snow and Lilly really wanted some. So she asked papa to send her some and he did! Just a little but we will take it!

To Nook or Not to Nook?????

I can't decide if I want a nook or not. Lots of good things have been said about the nook and kindle. But I still like my piles of books and the feel of the pages, not to mention pictures and my crease marks! On the other hand I could read in bed with the light off, and get new books at the touch of my finger. Huummmm.... What to do???? 

Decorating and a phone call to Grandma and Papa

Lilly and Owen could not wait any longer to decorate the house and tree. Ok I am lying I could not wait any longer to decorate the house and tree! I love Christmas and decorating. While putting up the tree Lilly and Owen talked with Grandma and Papa about all that is going on in their lives. Owen let every one know about the monsters in his room. :)  

So Thankful and Blessed

If I were to list all the things I was thankful for I would be writing all night. Of course at the very top of the list would be Starbucks, and my Batista's. Just kidding with all joking aside Gary and I are very blessed. I have said this so many times but the last couple of years our lives have been transformed by our very Gracious God who has really done a ton of work on us! We are so thankful we spent two full years getting out of debt and now have a house payment and one car payment. There is no financial program in the world that could touch Proverbs 22:7, and with full understanding our lives changed. We are so blessed and thankful for family and friends. Gary and I have amazing parents. Both our mom's and dad's have worked so hard for us and sacrificed that their children would prosper. We have amazing siblings. Gary's brother Matt was such a special person and for us to have known him was a blessing. Gary's sister Tammy and brother in law Chris are great people and have two beautiful daughters that are growing up so fast and are so involved in many activities. Teddy is so special to me, he is the best brother in the whole world. Teddy is one of my very best friends and I think I am more proud of him then my parents! He has given me a beautiful sister in law and my green eyed Allie Bear! We have the best friend in the whole world, Lance and Sarah and their two little girls Maddy and Baby Ally. We have a church that is beyond words. I have all ways dreamed of a passionate place to worship and we have found a community of Passionate Followers of Christ. I am so thankful to be singing again and to sing for my Saviour is just indescribable. The worship team at Radiant Church is both talented and faithful. It is an honor to sing week after week with these wonderful people. Last but certainly not least is our beautiful babies Lilly Grace and Owen Matthew. Just the sound of their names is a blessing.Lilly and Owen are the two most amazing people and have taught Gary and I so much. We are loving every minute that God gives us with them. I pray this evening for peace and for my family and friend to find the freedom that we have come to know in Christ Jesus.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Thanksgiving Pictures

We had a great day, starting with the Macy's Parade somewhere in the middle was a fantastic dinner at mom and dads with family and a friend, and last ending with Charlie Brown!