Someone special to me.

Today we would have celebrated my Dad's 44th birthday with some games, a yummy chocolate cake he loved and just spending time with us kids. I will never forget the past birthdays we celebrated; they were spent playing putt-putt golf, driving go-carts, playing nertz, playing The Farming Game and going to John's Incredible Pizza (Modesto,CA).

I know my Dad is in a place where there is no more pain and suffering. Knowing that doesn't take away the pain I have inside me. I am blessed to have had 19 yrs with my Dad, to have made memories and stories to tell my kids and to see how God has been working in my life. I am blessed to have a wonderful Husband, a loving circle of friends and family and a heavenly Father who has and will always be there for me.

In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Psalms 71 1-3

Thanksgiving in Review.

I just recently downloaded some pictures from Thanksgiving and thought I would share with you some memories that were made that week-end.

Since Peter was suppose to be leaving the week of Thanksgiving we thought we would celebrate Thanksgiving a week early up at My Grandparents with My Brother, Uncle and Aunt, My Great Uncle and Aunt and a Friend from the Coast Guard. We enjoyed a week-end of wonderful food, fun games and great company.

Sarah and I helping Gramma with the potatoes.

Serious Men in a Corner.

Almost the whole group. We are just missing my Uncle and Aunt.

Nate, Peter and I having fun.

I love My Brother.

Enjoying a walk on the Beach.

Come back to see pictures from Christmas Eve and the gifts I made this year. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year!

5 Days to Christmas!!

I thought I would write down 5 things I plan on doing this week and 5 things I am Thankful for.

Thankfulness:

1. My relationship with Christ.

2. Being Married to the Most Wonderful Husband.

3. Having Wonderful Brothers, Sisters and Sister-in-law!

4. Making New Friends.

5. All the Things I have been blessed with.

Christmas countdown:

1. Listen to Harry Connick Jr's When My Heart Finds Christmas Album!

2. Drinking Eggnog.

3. Enjoying time with friends.

4. Skyping with Family on Christmas Morning.

5. Enjoying a week of no work!

I am hoping before the New Year that I will have posted some projects to my Etsy Shop. I will also be posting some pictures of my Christmas Gift projects as well!

Mondays.

My week started out sunny and a warm 54 degrees! I ran some errands, walked around my neighborhood and then enjoyed spending some time with one of my favorite families via skype. I made a very yummy Glazed Salmon with some sautéed swiss chard and onions and some rice on the side. It turned out so easy to make and i am excited to experiment with this recipe more. I have a couple of sewing projects and I can't wait to get them done so I can post them on my Etsy store.

The last couple of weeks I have been busy and my mind has been so full of ideas and thoughts. But tonight my heart is yearning for my love and I miss him so much; I wish he was here to share this Christmas Season with me. But through these time I can be thankful I have my Savior to lean on and as memories flow through my mind I think of my family, friends and all the familiar places I love and miss so much.

To a week of rain, friends and memories.