There has been only one Christmas - the rest are anniversaries.
~W.J. Cameron

Christmas

"For many of us, sadly, the spirit of Christmas is 'hurry'. And yet, eventually, the hour comes when the rushing ends and the race against the calendar mercifully comes to a close. It is only now perhaps that we truly recognize the spirit of Christmas. It is not a matter of days or weeks, but of centuries-nearly twenty of them now since that holy night in Bethlehem. Regarded in this manner, the pre-Christmas rush may do us greater service than we realize. With all its temporal confusion, it may just help us to see that by contrast, Christmas itself is eternal."
- Burton Hills -

Beautiful Day

That song reminds me so much of our time spent with our children. This week was no exception. What a wonderful, crazy, busy week we had with them. I can't remember having more fun with Sierra and Pierce than we did last night. Of course, Brett wasn't fully aware of ALL the activities we had planned until he got home. I've learned, if we spring it on him, he doesn't have time to think about how tiring it might be...and at the end of the day, when we're tucking them in bed, he looked at me and said, "I love you", we have a wonderful family, you know that? I was so waiting for, "have you lost your mind" haha

We built gingerbread houses, decorated gingerbread people (animals & babies), and then wrote Santa a letter and drove the kids to Bricktown to put it in The Oklahoman's Santa Mailbox. On the way, we sang songs and acted silly. It was SO much fun.

We will attach a few of the photo's making gingerbread people. Oh, I forgot to mention, in between all these activities, we had a class project we worked on with Pierce. He had to make a family quilt square. We included a picture of the family, a Christmas Tree, snow and lots of glitter! He was very proud of his project. It will be displayed at school with all the other quilt squares.

What a great end to a beautiful week!
KB

Family

Today was a great day. I told Brett this morning that I used to dread the holidays, but since we've been married, they have been the best holidays I've ever had. Today was no exception. Even though we had to make several trips, it was a very relaxing day and we got to spend with Brandon, Lindsey, Megan, Heath and Hudson. We are very blessed. Tomorrow we will pick up Sierra and Pierce and spend the next week with them. We are taking them to see Santa arrive tomorrow evening and light The Oklahoman Christmas Tree. They are very excited! This year, one of the Life Church bands will be singing Christmas Carols at the lighting ceremony, so that should be really fun.

Hope everyone had a great day. And please don't forget those less fortunate. There are so many people right here in Oklahoma that need our help and prayers.

Blessed are those that can give without remembering
and receive without forgetting.
-Author Unknown-

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thankful

This is a week to be thankful. I am thankful everyday when I wake up. I've got a great husband, four beautiful, healthy children, the world's best grandson, and a wonderful job. But most of all...we have God in our lives. And just recently, we've become a part of a new Life Group. These are the most amazing group of people and we look forward to group every week. Man, sometimes I almost feel guilty about having so many wonderful things in our life. Then I stop and realize...God is Good.

I hope everyone who reads this blog has a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving.

You cannot do a kindness too soon
because you never know how soon it will be too late.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

KB