My first day back at work went well. As did yesterday, although for a Saturday I was highly disappointed in the lack of customers throughout the night.
Friday we went to Glendale Glitters. We took both Elijah and Alice. Gloria, Norm, Nate, Jassem, Esther and Solomon all came. It was a great family affair. Before we went to see the lights we all ate at the Chinese Buffet, Samuel was very happy about that! Downtown Glendale was a madhouse. It was too crowded to really enjoy the lights and booths. The kiddie rides, like always, were way overpriced. Luckily Elijah doesn't know we skipped those.
I did get to check out the new children boutique that opened and grabbed two handmade beanies for Alice. Which then resulted in me doing a mini photo shoot with my phone on Saturday while Samuel was at work and Elijah was at Grandma Gloria's for the weekend (God Bless her for this. She takes Elijah for the weekend every other month or so and this gives Samuel and I some much needed time to ourselves... well us plus Alice now.)
Sleeping sweetly
Beautiful in Butterflies
Loving my Chunky Monkey!
And last but not least just for kicks....
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Look what Santa left in our stocking!
Ya she doesn't look to pleased at me for this one...
Today we took Alice to see her first movie in the theater. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. (Have you seen a longer movie title?) It was VERY good and I have to admit I was surprised. The others have failed to impress me, but this one both Samuel and I, really enjoyed. Alice however was not as thrilled and slept through the whole thing. (Which was what mommy and daddy were hoping would happen!) It had been a long time since we had been to see a movie so it was a really great morning.
Last night I picked out an Angel Tree at Walmart. A 5 year old girl who needs clothes and wants a Barbie. I got her a cute little dress with leggings and a Fairy Barbie. For about $15 I have made some little girl's Christmas a tad bit brighter. I too often think about how little money we have to buy our loved one's gifts this holiday season. When the fact is... my family and I have all we need, and then some. So I made it a point to spend some of our money on someone who is far less fortunate than ourselves even if it means that I have to spend a little less on someone else, it's a very small sacrifice (if you can even call it that) to make.
Today was Sunday and we did not go to church... again. We need to go next Sunday.
Scripture
Proverbs 19:17
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Prayer
Dear God,
As Christmas quickly approaches help me remember it's true meaning. That I am celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ and all that He did for us. From His teachings while on earth to His death on the cross. Let me not have a greedy heart. Thank you for reminding me, in the simplest ways, that I have so much to be thankful for. That you continue to provide and I in turn am expected to pass the blessings You poor out onto others. I pray for my Angel Tree Rosaline. God give her peace, joy and happiness not only this holiday season but all the year long. Let her needs be met and Your will done in her life. Bring someone to plant the seed of the Love of Jesus into her young heart. Thank you for giving my family a great time together this weekend. For keeping us safe, healthy and happy.
Father I also pray for my Aunt Holly. She lost her dear friend, Lissa, on Wednesday. Lord I do not know if she knew You as her Lord and Savior. If she did, I am happy that she has gone to a better place and give Holly and Lissa's other friends and family comfort in that fact. If not, God let this be a reminder to not only Holly, but myself and all those who know about her tragic death, that time is short! That it is important we share the message of your Saving Grace with all of those we come in contact with. For we do not know the day nor the hour that we or anyone else will leave this earth.
Lastly Lord. I have never lost a very close loved one. I thank you and praise you for that. I cannot imagine loosing anyone close to my heart. Continue to keep my family and friends safe and healthy. Put a hedge of Angels around each one so that they may be protected from all harm and evil that is Satan.
Give us all a good nights rest and bring Samuel home safe from work.
In Jesus' Name I pray,
Amen
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