MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

No matter what your plans this week - whether it be traveling for hours with small kids, exchanging gifts with loved ones, preparing Christmas dinner for a group of house guests, or serving the needy at a local food pantry - we encourage you to remain focused on the true reason for the season. ”For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 This week, we celebrate the greatest gift ever given to mankind - a Savior that was born into the world to save us from our sins. Let us rejoice! Send this free, shareable eCard to your friends and loved ones, inviting them to join you as you vow to remain focused on the love, joy and peace that only comes from Christ Jesus. Merry Christmas!

School Pictures 2015
  We had a friend who has been studying photography for a few years and offer to take school pictures for us.  I am very please with how they turned out and I even was in one of them.

 Gabe - 4th grade

Anna - 5th grade

 Noah - 2nd grade

Mom & Anna

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:1-2

Love this picture and how I feel in the morning:)

ADOPTION!

  Brandon and I have some friends who are working on the adoption process.  As many of you may know there is much to be done and it also takes a lot of money.  I wanted to share with my friends and family about their process.   This is the Evan's Family and they are looking to adopt a little boy from China.

 From left to right: Hannah, Alena, Daniel, Paul, Isabelle & Sara

They have already been matched with a little boy who they are naming "Isaiah".

  They recently received an incredible proposition - A huge supporter of this effort has committed a MATCHING gift of up to $5,000.00!!! Their heart is to inspire others to donate by doubling any gift we receive starting today 1/19/2015. So if you feel led to donate $20, your gift becomes $40… if you feel led to donate $100, your gift becomes $200. We are blown away by how God is moving on the hearts of people to help. Much love to all of you!!!

I wanted to share this with you all and if you feel led to support I am sure the Lord would find this  pleasing.  

4 Whoever then humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoever welcomes a child like this in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:4-5

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Merry Christmas!

Well it's time to start a new year.  I came across this great song that I thought you would all enjoy.  It's by JJ Heller called, "The Year".