12.22.2012

wonderful Christmas time:


Jesus getting involved. this sermon. and this one. seriously.
grace upon grace (upon grace upon grace)(etc.) and telling joseph "hey, i feel silly, but i have to tell you something again this morning. can you guess what?" "i'm sorry?" "yep."
mailing a package of cheer by christmas eve for $19 when the first quoted price was $68
settling (gradualllly) into our new home (pictures.. someday)
peppermint americanos
mama time
cutting out strips of red paper and stapling them together in swirls and scrolls
19 degrees this morning
seeing sisters in 3 days
and brothers
and brother-in-laws
and baby to join us soon shryock
and a car to get us there to boot
flannel and cardigan (somebody please tell me if this is not allowed)
reflections on 2012 and so much so much the Lord has done
jude discovering on december 21 that wrapped presents under the tree can be unwrapped
a video for my secret santa to be made...umm..today?
a (free) rug big enough to perfectly make joseph's attic room cozy
a (free) train table hiding in our garage
chicken chili and beer bread and honey butter (oh my)
extra coffee
annnnd it's beginning to look a lot like christmas
see you in the new year, friends :)