I LOVE this time of year & refuse to let things like me losing my job two weeks before Christmas ruin it. I am trusting that God is in control & will help us through, as He has in the past. Yes, Toscana/Boiler House, has closed, due to the poor economy. I have had a hard time with it, because I loved my job & all the people I worked with (also the extra money was very needed). But I must admit, that I do also enjoy being a full-time mom again too, though maybe not the cooking dinner every night again =)
The boys have had fun in the snow we've gotten already, couldn't wait to get out & use their new sleds. Even the bitter cold temperatures haven't stopped them.
My brother, Brandon was home for Thanksgiving. It was nice to see him. We were able to get a long overdue family photo....though getting everyone to smile at the same time is nearly impossible.
Andy's little brother, Tom, also got to have a 10 day leave from his duty in Afghanistan. It was great to see him too! He was able to be here for his son, Leo's first birthday =) Please continue to keep him & his family in your prayers for a safe return back home next year!
We had to find a new place to buy or Christmas tree this year....seriously considering an artificial one, but a real one is so much nicer!
They also had their share of being goofy!
But they can also be cute when they want to =)
Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder
~Laura Ingalls Wilder
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