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Our Christmas SLIDE Show

Luke 6:38 "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."

Christmas EVE Party

We went to my parents house for our annual Christmas Eve Party. I took family pictures for everyone. We had a nice dinner together, opened presents, and then hurried home to beat the winter storm that was on it's way! I love this picture of my dad.. He looks a lot like santa.. When he decides to retire.. I think he could rent himself out!

Colossians 3:20 "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."

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Luke 2: 1-21

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Precious

Joshua and Josiah just love each other. They are good brothers. We were getting ready for church and I get one ready.. set them in the chair.. I look over.. precious.. I just had to grab the camera and take this picture.

Hebrews 13:1 "Let brotherly love continue."

The Christmas Program

I was taking pictures of the Christmas Program when I realized that I have a video feature on my camera.. So this is toward the middle end. It is about 2 1/2 minutes long.. They are singing the 12 Days of Christmas.. after the kids sing then someone explains what that day represents. I know some of it is hard to hear. I have it zoomed in on Joshua and Jaden so I could see them better. The best part is toward the end when they are counting down. Watch Joshua.. he knew every word. Mrs. Brasel did a great job on it!

Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Christmas LIGHTS!

Friday night we went to Brigham City's Christmas Village. It was a lot of fun. Josiah was NOT a happy camper! Jaden's favorite display was the jail one. They had the Grinch in lock up, while the jailers were playing cards.. Joshua realized how much fun the snow is when he wears gloves! Christmas is coming very soon.. It is a wonderful time of year when we celebrate Jesus and His birth.

Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

Hansen Christmas Party

Saturday we headed up to Grandpa and Grandma Hansen's for our family Christmas party.. We had a good time. We ate some chili and exchanged presents. Ryan's brother Roy had our name this year and they gave us Deal or NO Deal. We love to play games and we are looking forward to playing this one.. Thanks Roy and family.

Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

A Blessing..

Yesterday evening.. We were able to see just how good God is to us.. Jurney asked if we got the mail yet.. No not yet.. We were just heading out the door to go to Prayer Meeting at Church. Jurney walks in with a red envelope.. she says it's to dad. That's okay.. I take it , open it up, thinking it is just another Christmas card from someone we know.. and it is a check for $200... Wow, God is so good. We have no idea who did this.. I just think about how God wants us to be.. Thinking of others above ourselves. My mouth is still hanging open..

If you are reading this post please know that this was a real blessing to our family. We are thanking God for you!!




2 Corinthians 4 " Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place."

Guess WHO??

You would not believe that some tape and a serious face could change the way someone looks so much. We were having so much fun last night... If you guessed Jaden, you were right! Jaden really was trying hard not to smile in this picture.

Psalms 144:15 "Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD."

~Baking with Mom~

My mother, me, Natalie, and Jurney spent a large part of Saturday baking for Christmas.. We made 32 loaves of Cranberry Nut Bread, 100+ homemade turtles (you know cashews with caramel and chocolate), and a pan of caramel.. It was a very fun and yummy day. Thanks mom, I had a great time with you! The Cranberry Nut Bread is a family favorite that my parents have done since I can remember.

Deuteronomy 5:16 "Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee."

Bulletin Board for December

This is the bulletin board that I made for Jr. Church this month.. We are learning that Jesus is the best gift that anyone has ever been given. He was sacrificed for the sins of the whole world. All that we need to do is accept that free gift from Him. This gift, is the gift of Salvation.

Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"

It's a Girl!

Congrats! to my very good friend Lara and her husband Pat. I just went to see their new baby tonight.. Her name is Elizabeth Rose and she is very cute.Lara said she is a good eater and already wearing 3 month clothing. They are very excited to welcome her to their growing family.. Elizabeth has 1 sister and 4 brothers waiting to meet her. Lara's parents are here from Washington to help make the transition smooth.

(This is the announcement that they will be using, I made it at scrapblog.com)

Proverbs 23:25 "Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice."