Novemer 2007

Ok, well I am starting a blog. It's almost the end of the month, we had a really nice Thanksgiving with lots of family. My mom wasn't there, so I really missed her; she was down with my Grandpa and bro and sis. There was so much family, that I really didn't get the chance to overeat turkey and my fave sweet potatoes. So, I am making a full on Turkey/Honeybaked Ham dinner for Christmas. I didn't get enough. Plus, I am going to try a new recipe I got for pumpkin cheesecake http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Layer-Cheesecake/Detail.aspx. Taylor's mom (Gram) is coming for Christmas, and my Aunt and Uncle from Merlin are coming up on Christmas day...so it will be warm at my house for Christmas day.

The kids are doing great. Moriah is doing really well at school. It still amazes me that she can sit down and read a book! Jadon is still in preschool, he loves it. We are still praying and seeking the Lord as to what to do with him next year. I am open to keeping him back if that's what is best for him, but I see him maturing and excelling more every day. I have a feeling he'll be ready. Carmel is a firecracker! She runs around the house, and is a typical 2-year old. She is really bothersome to the older two...but isn't that what the 3rd child is for??? ;) She is so beautiful though, and I love to see her learning new things, and making up words for yogurt; that sound like she is speaking Hebrew!

Taylor's job is going well. We are still leaning hard on the Lord. You know how some people say that God is just a crutch...well right now He's our wheelchair! We are trusting in Him to add piece by piece to the bridge that we in faith stepped out upon. He has, and we have yet to crash to the bottom of the canyon. His faithfulness is so evident to me right now, I can't help but be overwhelmed sometimes at how good He is to me. I so don't deserve it!

I am just plugging along. I have resigned myself to those 5 pounds that magically appeared during the start of the holidays. I am hoping Santa will take it away when he comes Christmas Eve. :) It's ok, it keeps me warm, and I can't resist the holiday food. It's like a good friend that only comes to visit once a year...you can't say no. I am just trying to be happy in all things right now, and enjoy the life God has given me. I am thankful for my friends and I hope you all are doing really well. I pray for you all often!