God has been gracious to us and has been with us through our journey of love and life. He has carried us through some of the most difficult times and has given us joy in the midst of sorrow. He has also been loving and given us abundant blessings. Most importantly, He has provided us with faith. May we share that faith with others.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame".
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Saturday, December 31, 2022

December 2022

 

December is always a busy month and this year is no exception. Added to the kids' regular activities of horse lessons, piano, speech therapy and tutoring were basketball games, programs and concerts. The excitement for Christmas and Christmas break are building. 





Baking Chocolates. I had little helpers.






















Luke's Preschool Program















Cookie Baking Weekend













While the big kids and I baked, Luke stayed home with Dad and had a great weekend.





CLS Christmas Concert




Luke's Preschool Christmas Party











Emanuel Christmas Program
Liam did not get to participate, because he was in New York City with Grandma.






Christmas Cookie Baking


























Lilly with Zen

The kids had been asking to go Ice Skating



















As a Christmas Tradition - we went to Build A Bear. We were in Michigan, so we found the closest one. It wasn't as nice as the one in Fort Wayne, but the kids still got their stuffed animals. 












Greenfield Village Holiday Lights got us in the Christmas mood!














Dave and the big kids went to Les Mis with Grandma and the Harts. Luke and I were going to take a trip to the Lego Discovery Center and Aquarium, but decided not to venture out in the snowy weather.



While we were in Michigan a pipe burst at the office flooded. 












Luke enjoyed his Christmas Gifts, which included a STEM shark bath kit and squishy sharks.





We took a carriage ride downtown as a family