I am learning how to post slideshows, so please forgive any little hiccups. I compiled a few pictures from our past week, including our little family Christmas (the four of us), Christmas with Marc's dad's family, and my birthday. I am terrible about taking pictures, especially when there is a lot going on, which is why there aren't any pictures from Marc's mom's house, or my parent's house, oops! It was a good week, full of activity, and a bit of relaxing. Click to enjoy the photos!

Highlights from the past month

A whole month flew by with no blog entries entered by me! Between preparing for Christmas, celebrating Thanksgiving, and being out of commission for the better part of a week, I have been forgetting to blog! We had a great Thanksgiving celebrating with lots of family! We've been enjoying preparing for Christmas especially now as a family of four. Marc and I had a chance to go to a beautiful concert at Wheaton college with some friends. And we also went downtown to celebrate 5 years of marriage. We ate at The Cheesecake Factory - YUM! Now Marc has two weeks of vacation, after having been super busy at work. It's so nice to have him home and we're looking forward to some extended quality time as a family. Here are some highlights of the past month along with some pictures of other random things. I don't actually take many pictures, so the ones I do take usually get posted here!


Grandma L. getting great joy from feeding Joey his bottle.



Lydia really loves Grandpa L. It's very cute!


Grandpa L. feeding Joey his bottle


Just a cute one of Joe


Happy Birthday Papa! Eating dinner with Papa W. at Jason's Deli.


Shopping Trip.... Costco! Love those double seated carts!


Last but not least, M&K's 5th anniversary. This is us in front of the tree in front of Cheesecake Factory. It was SO cold!


AND.....Mr. Giggles


I doubt I'll post anything else before Christmas, so Merry Christmas! Love came down that first Christmas...Immanuel, God with us!

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Here's a Christmas prayer (I found it in on the internet)that I hope will bless those who read it.

NOT ONLY CHRISTMAS DAY

Lord, this is my prayer
Not only on Christmas Day
But until I see You face to face
May I live my life this way:

Just like the baby Jesus
I ever hope to be,
Resting in Your loving arms
Trusting in Your sovereignty.

And like the growing Christ child
In wisdom daily learning,
May I ever seek to know You
With my mind and spirit yearning.

Like the Son so faithful
Let me follow in Your light,
Meek and bold, humble and strong
Not afraid to face the night.

Nor cowardly to suffer
And stand for truth alone,
Knowing that Your kingdom
Awaits my going home.

Not afraid to sacrifice
Though great may be the cost,
Mindful how You rescued me
From broken-hearted loss.

Like my risen Savior
The babe, the child, the Son,
May my life forever speak
Of who You are and all You've done.

So while this world rejoices
And celebrates Your birth,
I treasure You, the greatest gift
Unequaled in Your worth.

I long to hear the same words
That welcomed home Your Son,
"Come, good and faithful servant,"
Your Master says, "Well done."

And may heaven welcome others
Who will join with me in praise
Because I lived for Jesus Christ
Not only Christmas Day