Top 13 of 2013

This year has flown by just like the rest of them. However, I have to say that I am thankful and blessed to be sitting here reflecting on the past year. We experienced many blessings this year, and the following list (in no particular order) below are Nate and my favorite 13 things that took place in 2013.

1. Family from Albuquerque, Michigan, Las Vegas & Iowa visited
2. Being apart of many amazing ministries at our church
3. Celebrated Elyse turning 5
4. Celebrated Caleb turning 3
5. Celebrated Kallen turning 1
6. Birth of Ian
7. Job transition
8. Had our first weekend away with friends and no kids
9. Elyse attending extended day preschool
10. No major health issues or surgeries
11. Celebrated 8 years of marriage
12. Celebrated Natalie turning thirty with friends and family
13. Home improvements on new home

Wishing you all a Happy New Year's
and to having many blessings in 2014!

Frozen

You maybe expecting this post titled, "Frozen" to relate to weather, thankfully not this time.  The weather is actually approaching 40 today with sun, beautiful.  Frozen in this case is referring to the new Disney movie that came out a few weeks back.  Nate and I decided to surprise Elyse with her very first movie theatre experience with a movie she has been anticipating to see so much.  Both the movie and experience did not disappoint.  Nate says he highly recommends the movie and by the smile on Elyse's face I think she 100% agrees.

Merry Christmas

We hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas! May you and your family rejoice in the day and celebrate the reason for the season.

Advent Day 24

Attend Christmas Eve Service & Open a Gift

Advent Day 23

Watch Shrek the Halls in Their Pajamas

Advent Day 22

Read Christmas Stories by the Fireplace

We have done a lot of great Advent events but this one today had to be one of my favorites.  It was so simple, peaceful and special to me.  Once the picture was taken, Nate joined in and I couldn't imagine anything better than cuddling and reading books by the fire with my favorite five people.

Advent Day 21

Make and Eat Christmas Cookies