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So it has been raining for almost a week now! Crazy weather for Arizona so close to Christmas.
Only 2 1/2 days left... all the festivities start tomorrow. I am really excited!
Samuel and I have not gone shopping for each other or the kids yet. (well Sam did get his scope) We decided we were going to do Christmas after Christmas. See what the kids get and then figure out what they still  need before we go on any type of shopping spree. Plus the funds are not really there right now.

We made presents at As You Wish for all the Grandparents this year. We used the kid's hand prints and footprints to decorate plates, that are being turned into clocks, and a vase. I really liked how they looked and hope they turn out great after firing. I pick them up tomorrow.

Sunday through Wednesday of this week I watched a friend of mine, Brandy's, youngest kids. Brandy was scheduled for an induction on Tuesday morning and I wanted to help her by watching the kids for her and Jeff. Grace and Noah are 5 and 3, add that to my 2 and 6 week old... and we had a full, very busy house.

I think I surprised myself with how well I did. Samuel was at work so it was just me and the munchkins. We had a few moments that were not so great, and taking them to As You Wish was a CRAZY idea... but all in all in went really well. I was glad to help and glad to see the kids again.

I thought when my children were born that I loved them so much I would burst. But as they grow, I can honestly say I love them more and more each day. I don't know how it is possible, but I do.

My son with his big brown eyes and mischievous little grin can melt my heart in less than a second. He is learning and growing so fast. Everyday he says new words out of no where, like he has been saying them his whole life. He is putting 2 and even 3 words together at a time. Before I know it he will be speaking in full sentences. I can't even imagine that!

My daughter, 7 weeks old today, with her cherub cheeks and sweet smiles. She loves her daddy. Always gives him big grins. Actually she loves men in general. She smiles and John and my Dad a lot as well. She smiled so big at Sam the other day and was cooing a whole bunch, it looked like she was about to laugh. Too soon she feels so much bigger in my arms and she is gaining weight so quickly. Samuel can not wait to see what she will be like when she is Elijah's age. He is such a good daddy... how did I get so lucky? To have not only a wonderful husband but my children have the best father. His love for them radiates from him. As big and intimidating as he may seem to some, he is just a big softy at heart. Cuddling with his son and talking baby talk to his daughter. These are moments that make me love him only more.

Scripture:

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 

Prayer:

Lord thank you for my children. Thank you for the health and vitality. They are both amazing individuals and I love them so very much. I ask that you help me and Samuel to continue to raise them up in Your ways Lord. Help us make You the center of their lives. Give us patience and understanding. Guard their hearts God. The world is a terrible place, and seems to only get more horrible as time goes on... protect them from evil.
Thank you for my husband as well Lord. Continue to give him wisdom in leading our family. Bless him Lord for his sacrifices that he makes for us. Give him energy when he feels like he has nothing left.
 I pray also for my dad and Cheryl. Let my family and I be a beacon of light for You. Let them see our joy and love and know it is You who strengthens us. Give us an opportunity to witness to them, to share Your love, and let them come to know You because of it. Thank you again for sending Your Son do die on the cross for my sins. 


Amen