A Little Birthday Celebration

Last night we joined our dear friends, James & Tinna to celebrate a birthday!! We had so much fun at one of our favorite restaurants (Macaroni Grille)!!

a sketch of James

my bestest friend and I

they sang him Happy Birthday in Italian and treated him to a slice of cheesecake 

last minute doodles on the table :) 

Merry Christmas Week!!!

Pictures taken by our dear friend, Marcus of Crown Rights Media

Not Just Ears for Hearing

Why, God? -- "My dear daughter, all things come to you with purpose. I have purpose and nothing can get in the way of what I am doing and desire to do in and through you. The suffering. The pain. The crisis that may arise. The wonder. The blessings. The provision. All come out of My love for you and have purpose in drawing you near to Me." 

This is a sure read for those going through a tough time!! Dear Christian, remember that you are not alone in your trials and that the one who love you the MOST is carrying you through. :) Click here to read ~ http://resolved2worship.xanga.com/757698820/not-just-ears-for-hearing/

He Gives Us Peace

Peace
be still
lay all your worries down
be still
oh my soul
our God is in control

and if God is FOR us
then who shall I fear?
and our God is FOR us
so lay down
be still
He is God

Hallelujah
our God has overcome 
hallelujah
our Lord Jesus Christ has WON 

and if God is FOR us
then who shall I fear?
and our God is FOR us 
so lay down
be still 
He is God

December Happenings

So apparently I decided to take an undetermined "hiatus" from this little blog of mine. I could blame it on pure busy-ness ~ but I won't. :) December has offered many opportunities of family & friend togetherness times. We've been to Georgia and Virginia. Watched a few Christmas movies. We're doing our annual reading through Christmas Making by J.R. Miller. There's been fancy dinners with new recipes. New rounds of Words with Friends on our iPods. Birthday celebrations. Christmas ornament making and crocheting gifts one stitch at a time. Pretty winter decor is sprinkled throughout our home. There have been opportunities to share the everlasting gospel -- the Reason for the Season!! Sweet fellowshipping with my siblings in Christ. Just this week I've made homemade pudding, oatmeal cookies, and chocolate cake; and it is only Wednesday (eeek). Followed by workouts for sure ~ indoor and outdoor. And to top it all off, Miranda is officially my sister!!! :)