It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We busted out making Christmas cookies this past week. It seems to put everyone in the holiday spirit and has become a tradition. My annual Christmas CD from my friend DeDe in Salina came in the mail too. Thanks DeDe!

I managed to get my Christmas cards in the mail yesterday so they'll arrive before Christmas! What a relief! I also have ALL my shopping done, so I really feel like I can pause and enjoy the smells, sights and sounds of the holiday. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with the love of Christ!

Time flies

So, it's been over a month since I've posted. Where does the time go??? Shane & I enjoyed a Weekend to Remember a few weekends ago. It was a great chance to focus on us. It was nice and confirmed that we communicate and have a pretty healthy marriage. If I could just stop comparing us to those around me. Then a week later we packed up to come to Palm Desert to meet my family for Thanksgiving. I'm hoping things will slow down soon but with Christmas a mere 3 weeks away, it's not likely. But I'm very thankful for a beautiful, healthy family and a God who saves! Happy Thanksgiving!

Jack-o-lanterns

Last weekend the weather was so nice that the girls and I sat out back and carved pumpkins. Although I never liked doing that as a child, these kits they have now make it soooo easy. The teeny tiny knives are the way to go! I even made the girls dig out the goop with their hands this year. Here are the results.

Minky Dot Pants

Although Shane says they are hideous and better off as pj's, I am proud to show off my newest creation. I made the pants and Carrie Ditter did the shirt.

Fall Break

Since the kids had 2 days off from school, I thought we'd take a drive to K.C. in to break in the new YukonXL. I also thought it was another chance for me to get my name out and have a home party for my stamps. We had a fun time at the pumpkin patch and my sale turned out great. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Hello again

I'm embarrassed that it's been a month since I've posted. It's been a busy month! We launched my new website and I think it looks fantastic! Thanks Chris! I also debuted my new stamps at Hope Market Square. It was a lot of fun and I did great for my first time out.

The Women's retreat at church was this past weekend and I enjoyed meeting new folks and meditating on God's word. The theme was Desire and I was reminded that I will be most satisfied when my desires line up with God's. Christ did not come to take away our challenges but to change us on the inside and to empower us to deal with problems from God's perspective. I guess that means that I can still be joyful and satisfied even though everything in life isn't as I would desire right now.

I also have to throw in a comment about Fireproof. Shane and I saw it a week ago and I thought it was fantastic. I think it can be life changing for some. I recommend that everyone, especially those who are married, go see it.

Curly Top Kids 2

I am investigating adding a line of note cards to go with my stamps. Check it out!