December 3, 2011

Our coldest weather so far..........this weekend. The cold didn't keep people away from the party last night. Enjoyed it very much and ate waaaaaay to much! Didn't get a chance to take any pictures though.
This morning we woke up to more snow so we decided to go out and take a few pictures. I know you have seen lots of snow pictures, but just in case you haven't seen enough, here are a few more. We ventured out again this afternoon to the Lone Tree Symphony Christmas program and Sam put on a sweater. He doesn't like to wear sweaters that much, but today was a perfect day to bring it out. Saw Santa and Mrs. Claus too!

December 2, 2011

Our weather here is really looking like winter and feeling like winter! A perfect day for a Christmas party! Our Sunday School class party is tonight at our clubhouse and there are lots of last minute details I need to take care of. Being so far away from family and friends, God has blessed us here with a wonderful friendly church and a fun Sunday School class which keeps us busy. I will try to take some pictures of our group tonight to share with you. Thank you God for friends and family!

December Memories and Thoughts

Sam and I just returned from a trip home spending time with our family and seeing our newest little grandson, Jesse Aaron. Our time there went quickly, but we are grateful for that opportunity. We came back with good memories of time spent with everyone. Today as I pull out a few Christmas decorations and listen to Christmas music, good memories flood my thoughts....Listening to the John Denver Christmas album brought back so many memories of Christmas at our house. Our children are all grown up now and have families of their own and are making memories of their own. Although it is sad to be so far away from family, God reminded me on the way home that my purpose is still to serve Him and trust Him with all things.

I saw this in a book, and thought I would share it:

The Candy Cane: The shape is like a shepherd's staff, symbolizes the guidance and protection of our Good Shepherd. Upside down, the cane forms the letter "J" for Jesus. The color red symbolizes the atoning sacrifice of Christ's shed blood. White symbolizes the Savior's purity and holiness. The smaller, thinner stripes represent the sacrifices one makes as a Christian. The candy cane's fragrance is much like that of hyssop, an herb used during Bible times for therapeutic purposes. This represents the healing power of Jesus. Scripture says, "By His stripes we are healed." The candy cane is sweet and meant to be broken and shared, just as His body was broken for us that we might share in His inheritance. Merry Christmas!

You can type the above message to fit on a square. Copy it on Green paper and fold the square paper in half and then in half again, keeping it in the shape of a square. Punch a hole in a corner, being careful no words appear in that area, and fasten the message to the neck of the candy cane with red curling ribbon. Place a basket of the candy canes by your door and give to all who enter your home. You could also hand them out to people as you do your errands and spread some Christmas cheer. A good party favor too.

Dear Family, Thank you for some great Christmas memories!