Work of art...

I'm not exactly sure how to feel about this portrait...

Grace...

Grace wrapped this lovely picture of herself and gave it to Chris and I on Christmas Eve. What a sweet little girl she is..

Christmas Day....

I got to sleep Until 7:30am on Christmas Day...a Christmas miracle, indeed! Everyone loved their presents. We even got out and went on a walk in the brisk air as a family. Just what the doctor ordered. We are getting ready to eat a big turkey dinner and I'm going to eat and eat, and eat, and love every minute of it. I'm so blessed this Christmas and every Christmas. I couldn't ask for any more happiness. Life isn't perfect but it's beautiful.

Christmas Eve...

We had a bake-a-thon yesterday as always for Christmas Eve. Lots of goodies and finger foods, new Jammie's, the nativity and "It's A Wonderful Life" to top it off. We may have had some sickness this year, but everyone is doing pretty well today, and that was the goal. 

We have a winner...

Our sweet Connor won first prize and a $50 check in a peace poster contest. It's a picture of water being poured over the plant and if you look closely you see little buds growing...representing different countries. We are proud of this artistic boy.

Nutcracker...

We had a wonderful time watching the nutcracker production today in our small community. ❤️❤️❤️

Communication...

Sometimes I feel like there's constant arguing in our house amongst our kids. It's so hard teaching 6 children of varying ages, with different personalities and ideas to communicate effectively. But...then things like this happen...and I'm reminded that they really DO love each other. And they really ARE trying. My heart gets fuzzy and warm when I see the love they have for each other.

38...

So thankful that despit the fact that I'm getting older, I get to do it surrounded by the people I love. I wish Chris were in this photo too. He truly makes everyday happy for me...but on birthdays and Mother's Day, he takes it a step further. I'm so blessed to have health, and happiness, and most of all family.