Christmas

I have been absent from the blogging world for a while! I hope you all had a joyous celebration of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. This was a wonderful Christmas season for me, with all of Eleanor's questions about Jesus, and many opportunities to discuss the birth of Christ and the reason for His coming...to save us! We spent the week in WA and had a very fun and relaxing time with family. Eleanor and Will adore their grandparents and aunt and uncles, and they did so well with all the travel! Here are just a few of our favorite pictures.

Playing in the snow!






Opening presents - 2 times! With Uncle Mike and Aunt Julann before they left for NY, and on Christmas morning. Oh, and one present each on Christmas Eve - jammies! Eleanor enjoyed helping everyone open their gifts. Will enjoyed the boxes and wrapping paper, as well as some new toys! Thanks to our family for being so generous with us! And GUESS WHAT - Todd got me a cell phone! A PINK one, ringing inside a pink water bottle (no water) when I opened it!! I feel like a real person now. *grin*





Our beautiful children! They had some great fun together on this trip, especially getting to share a room!

And more...


Okay, I have about 8 more pictures and I CANNOT get them on this post!! I'm done for the night.
We got an amazing gift this Christmas...a new camera! So lots and lots of pictures will be coming!

Leaving Tomorrow...

...time for a few quick pictures!

Eleanor and Will got to open their gifts from Faris grandparents today...too big for the plane! You can see, they were thoroughly enjoyed!




And here are pictures from the lights at the zoo:





AND Eleanor and Will with their beautiful new scarves from Miss Amy!

Bye-Bye Pacis

Will said goodbye to his pacifiers today. We had some great reasons for doing it at this time, but as I listen to pathetic sobs coming from Will's crib, they don't sound so great anymore!

Way, Way Behind!

Maybe someday I'll catch up on blogging...maybe I won't! This picture will have to do for now!

Back in Lake City

This past weekend we were able to spend in Lake City, as Todd did a worship seminar at my parents' church. He did a great job, I trust the Lord will use it! And we had a great time with "Papa" and "Mimi"!

Polly in Town

My sister was in town 2 weeks ago for an alumni event - something she organized single-handedly! - for The Master's College. It was a dinner at a castle, so fun! My parents came over for the weekend as well!

Hmmm, can you guess which cookies were decorated by Polly, and which were decorated by Eleanor?

Wordless Wednesday

Election Day!

Check out this article by Al Mohler on how we can pray today! I feel more uptight about this election than than any other previous one, particularly because of the abortion issue. It is heartbreaking to think of all the tiny lives that could be lost as a result of how the vote goes today. But I am reminded that every governing official is appointed by God, and as Todd prayed on Sunday, that our kingdom is not of this world! Anyway, Mohler's article is informative and encouraging!

Angelina Ballerina and the Bumble Bee

Todd and I got some great laughs out of our evening!! Super fun.