These are a handful of my favourites. It will be a challenge to scrap book all of them this year. I found a little help with one of my favourite designers: Becky Higgins. She makes scrapping 12 photos on a page so simple. I also found some great sketches on the Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbook etc. site. Check it out. It is so worth it…have fun cropping!

Well, I am so blessed. What fun we have had. My family started celebrating on Christmas Eve when my brother, mom and Marty, Barb and Ron, and friend Sherry joined us for appetisers. We had many laughs and good food. The kids had a blast with their new Wii. On Christmas morning daddy got up before the children(and yelled for everyone to get up-lol) as he wanted to open presents. Top gifts so far were the Knight Rider GPS, Moms Cricut, and hard to top the Wii. The kids are also enjoying Lego Star Wars, Jessie’s new Webkin, and her Hanna Montana Guitar. You can see her walking around the house in her Joseph coat of many colors. We have had a marvelous holiday…we finished up Christmas Day at my dads were Cathy made a wonderful turkey dinner. It was a lot of fun toasted between apple cider and a special coffee. Grandpa got to play some Wii games too. Today, Boxing Day, was supposed to be dinner with the Finngan’s but has been postponed due to weather. That change of plans had us hanging out with the Lengert’s were we laughed for hours and then rocked the night away with Guitar Hero…so much fun!! I am going to post some of my fav pictures tomorrow, once I decide how to narrow them down.

The best part of all was we were healthy, happy and together. Love to everyone!

Today Andie saw the doctor and he gave us the results of the CT Scan. Thankfully the tests are normal. No, we do not know what has been causing him to be ill or have these severe headaches. However, we are so thankful that he is slowly getting better and does not have any serious conditions. It is sure funny how your life can be turned upside down over night. They gave him some more medication to try and we should see how they make him feel by the end of the week. Praise be to God.

So hopefully we will enjoy our Christmas to the fullest and with a very appreciative heart.

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.  ~Norman Vincent Peale

Well I must admit it may be crazy the last few days but what great days. This weekend I worked with so many girls that were full of spirit and fun. It really was a terrific weekend. Today, my store manager gave a bunch of us Christmas cards and wrote personalized notes in them. How does a man so busy find time for that? I really love my job. I am so blessed.

My brother is finishing up his laundry and will be travelling home tonight. We are all so excited. With him moving to his home town in January this Christmas is feeling so special. I am very thankful we are all getting together this year. It is going to be a marvelous week. 2 more sleeps and the fun begins…Christmas Eve is here, Christmas Dinner at my dads, and Boxing day out with the Finnigan clan. So wonderful.

So one more crazy shift and the the fun begins….crazy is true! We were lined up around to the meat deapartment all day….oh well, good business, and good times:)

What a glorious day. The snow is horrible to drive in but there is so much beauty in the white wonder. Today my heart melted as the children rushed home from their Christmas Concert to dive into the snow. No words can describe a mothers heart as her children share their joy in the wonders of the world, of the season.

Well the new year looks very promising already. As of January 15th Duane, my brother, will be launching out in is own business and will be residing in Chilliwack for the next year. We are all so excited to be able to have him so close. We look forward to many family dinners, walks by the river, and camping at our mutally favourite spot Cultus Lake. I will be scheduling lots of family time next year. The family is growing so fast and we need to remember the treasures of life are the moments that take our breath away….good luck Duane and Welcome Home!

We all know the song and the fun we have when gift giving during the holiday season but did you know that true love stands for God. Our father in heaven, our true love, the reason for the season. The stores and society take the holiday season and use it to make money in every way. I do share in some of the earthly traditions we have made and with great pleasure but for me the true love of the season is always a light in me. I must admit that my faith is always strong and with me every day of the year. During the Christmas season the Spirit seems to be alive. The Spirit is here and and take the time to share in so many treasures of this life: family, friends, food, laughter, and love.

I wish you a holiday season filled with love, laughter, family and friends. I pray for your health and well being now and in the new year. My the spirit of Christ be with you all.

Our sweetheart!

This weekend is Jessica’s big weekend. She is now a part of the Performance Team with Illusions Gymnastics CLub. She will perform in Chilliwack and Richmond this weekend. She got her jacket and toes shoes the other night and was beaming from ear to ear. She is feeling like a ‘big girl’ now. It is exciting for her and very much a heart warming event for mom. She has come so far with her routines over the last 5 years. My baby has grown.
But she is still my darling princess Jessica-now and forever!

It has been an exhausting few weeks. I have been reborn to be thankful today. What an amazing life I have. I came home from work Wed., and actually stressed, to a sick hubby. As I curled up beside him I realised how much my life means with him in it. Andie and I met in highschool and he was everything I wanted in a friend, lover, boyfriend, husband, and future father for my children. He has been and forever will be my soul mate. I do not think I really knew how him being sick was scaring me. I am so thankful he is starting to feel better and so far they have found nothing to worry about health wise. (his sarcasm maybe-lol) I have had so many family, friends, and co-workers thoughts and prayers that I again am thankful-’my cup runnith over’. I love you all. You make life a treasure. Thank-you.

As for the big weekend off it will be wonderful. Jessica is starting a new venture with her gymnastics group as she goes and performs this weekend. We are going to try to catch the parade to see the most fantastic float ever!! Way to go PriceSmart team. I also hope to fit in a bubble bath, walk and some scrapping. If I get to wrap a few gifts and watch a Christmas movie it will be perfection!! I wish you all the best weekend also!!~:)

This morning my lil man did not want to go to school. He wanted to stay home. I can’t say I blame him. I too want to stay home. As my holidays end we are all reminded of what the next few weeks will be like. It is so busy at my work that I really won’t have much left for any one else. The kids have been worried about their dad…who hopefully will start feeling better soon. I really do like my job but I really miss the treasured moments of being mostly focused on my family. It isn’t possible anymore. I must work and might as well enjoy it. I do long for the days off with out housework and the holidays where we can just hang out together.

So there it is….feeling a little sorry for myself this morning. Off to a PAC meeting and then a meeting at work…:(