The cookies are baked, the house is decorated, the carols are sung, and the gifts are ... almost wrapped...we're getting ready for Christmas! 
Aimee was a big help with the cookie prep this year...
It's that wonderful time of year where we have the joy of writing an update on our blog where we try to summarize all that's happened in a year. We've found that it's nearly impossible. If you take a peek at the side toolbar on our blog, you can scroll through some photo memories of our wonderful European adventure and see some of our "happenings."
And that is the message of this Holy Season. The reason for this Season of Christmas.
We hope you enjoy the message and it stirs your heart as it has ours.
Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas!
(Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010)
Aimee was a big help with the cookie prep this year...It's that wonderful time of year where we have the joy of writing an update on our blog where we try to summarize all that's happened in a year. We've found that it's nearly impossible. If you take a peek at the side toolbar on our blog, you can scroll through some photo memories of our wonderful European adventure and see some of our "happenings." This year we are especially reminded of God's goodness in our lives. It's been a year of adventure, traveling, laughter, fun memories, and a time to thank God for His care. 
In early fall, Don's mom had a serious fall which fractured two vertebrae in her neck. We are grateful she is at home recovering and that she was able to travel to see Don's brother's family this month. Her continued healing is an answer to many prayers.
If we were to write a long newsie note on the family it would read quite similar to years past, the girls are doing well, by God's grace Don and I are in great health and the Lord has blessed us beyond our imagination.
Instead, we're going to post a link to a message our Senior Pastor, Josh Harris, spoke to us this past Sunday at Covenant Life Church. It is a great message to prepare all of our hearts for this upcoming Christmas. It's entitled, "Simeon's Bucket List." (just click the title to access the message) Simeon and Anna, two faithful servants, teach us what it is like to watch and wait for God's purpose to be fulfilled and how we should see and receive Jesus.
To see Jesus is to see Salvation.
And that is the message of this Holy Season. The reason for this Season of Christmas.
We hope you enjoy the message and it stirs your heart as it has ours.
Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas!
(Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010) 