Becky Kelley - Where s the Line to See Jesus - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This video was posted on one of my very  best friends blog and as I listened to it, tears filled my eyes and goosebumps covered my arms. It truly touched my heart.  My friend Zoey is always a wonderful source of inspiration on a number of things.  She taught me about the "3 Gifts" at Christmas-- A gift of want, a gift of need, and a gift of love.  My family has been following this little tradition for a few years now and by just doing something that simple, it has simplified Christmas for us in an amazing way. Zoey was also the one who taught me about Dave Ramsey and the wonderful "debt snowball"!! There are many other things Zoey has taught me and I can honestly say that my life and my family are better for knowing her.  And she has once again influenced my life is such a positive way. And so, taking an example from her blog of "things we can do to put Christ back into Christmas" I would like to say, "Thank you, Zoey. I am truly blessed to have you as a friend. Thank you for being you."

December Scrappin Club

Here is the layout for December's scrappin club titled "Happy Campers."  We are using Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip, and Wild Wasabi, along with Under the Stars stamp set. Hope you like it!

Simple Joy

 You definitely have to be a child to think raking leaves is fun.

 As adults, we lose the ability to see past the work, 

and just jump into the leaves without a care about 

messing up the pile and having to re-rake it.

 Children don't care about the possible bugs...

 or getting dirty, cold, or itchy from the leaves.

 All they care about is the fun.

They have that wonderful ability 

to experience simple joy,

and they can always find the fun...

if we let them.

Thankful

 There are many things in my life to be thankful for. I have been so blessed. But above all other things I am thankful for is my family. We are not perfect. We do not always get along. We do not always agree with one another. But we ALWAYS support each other when things get tough and each one of us knows that with out a doubt, in times of need, family will always be there. I cherish each and every opportunity we have to get together. This Thanksgiving I was acutely aware of how special my family is. Why? Well, one of our own, my baby cousin Brandon recently enlisted in the Armed Forces and is currently away at boot camp. And even though I probably wouldn't have seen him on Thanksgiving Day, the thought that he was away from his family made me appreciate the fact that I was with my family even more.      

 Cordel, Shane, Sydnie, McKenzie

 Grandma Udene, Kleis (my mama), Aunt Debra, Aunt Lezlie

 Sydnie, and my sweet little niece Isabel

 Loves from Grandma!

Another thing I am thankful for....

 My family is FREAKIN HILARIOUS! 

Case in point--- THATS NOT A FLAVOR PACKET!!

 

 Dakota "D" and Gma

 

 We want PIE!!

Loves for the Hannah Bear from Teagan (my sister) and Gma Udene

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!