My apologies for the brief lapse. . . alot of stuff going on, trying to figure it all out, trying to make sure we are following Christ through it all. I have several huge projects due in my classes and they are about pushing me over the edge. My computer class, which is basic computers, is assuming that you know everything about excel and axcess (of which I know NOTHING) and I have come to a standstill with 3 assignments. My Geography class has two papers due this week too! CRAZY! anyone remember the old Calgon commercials??? everything is going haywire and a girl screams. . . . ."CALGON. . . . . TAKE ME AWAY. . . . . . ." thats how I feel!!!! I am thinking, these days, what did I get myself into? looking forward to December 16th when the classes will end, and to January when new ones begin!

On a bright note we put up our Christmas Trees Saturday! What fun and what a great way to forget about the "stuff" and enjoy. Brett sat up the trees and prepared them for me; Colson and Jacqueline helped with the lights and the kids put on their ornaments (lots of hands=lots accomplished). I decorated very simply throughout the house and I love love love it! It's so peaceful with the tree lights on, and Christmas music playing in the background (gotta love that comcast channel 424 with the Christmas music 24/7)

Bryan, Branden and I went out and did some "power" Christmas shopping last night. It was so much fun with those two! I had a ball. By the time we were on our way home the backseat of Brandens truck was full and Bryan was squished to the door (I could have sat back there but too clostrophobic for me). I don't know too many man-boys who love to shop like mine. They wear me out! What a blessing these kids are to me and how thankful I am that they brighten my "every single day", making me smile and laugh!