More January Happenings

We went sledding a few times this month already which was a bit on the cold side but fun. I think kids don't think about the cold as much as adults. (I know... I'm a winter wimp!) We really have had A LOT of snow this winter and it is a beautiful scene!

We also had a pizza day at my parents' house with all the kids. Each person made their own little pizza. This was my sister Lisa's (the one laughing in this next picture)idea and everyone had a blast as you can see!

Everyone concentrating on their own pizza now.

FOCUS MARGARET FOCUS!

(You know Aaron, I wonder are you holding Carson so someone else will make your pizza!?)

The finished products!

Looks good guys! Garnet's must be really good, huh?

The End of that story

Christmas Pictures

This took a while, but as promised here are a few Christmas pics. I had a hard time getting everyone to look at the camera on the family picture and then when I did, some were not smiling at all. (Oh well) It's hard to do when you just set the timer and then run back to your spot.

A few new pictures

We went to a park last Sunday and took some pictures. These aren't as clear as I hoped they would be. My sister -in -law took some as well. Hopefully her camera did a better job. Not sure what Emily is doing on this one with her hands but thought it was sweet.

Muscle Daddy!

Art was trying to show the boys how strong he is! :) It was pretty funny!
Ok, the situation got a little lighter here, but the girls could not be left out you know!
This is what you call good times at our house! Hee hee!:0
A cheerful heart is good medicine

Happy Birthday , Anthony!

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2008
We had a special day with Anthony! Time goes by so fast. I am learning to cherish the moments we have, for they don't last long!
Hard to believe how big he is now. I should try wrapping him in a blanket again!:)
I put up pictures of him that we had taken through the years. It was pretty neat!
So teach us to number our days,
that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Psa 90:12

Ahhh! 11 Months Old Today....

Kati-Lyn Marie

I can't believe she is growing up so fast.By the looks of it she can't believe it either! Believe it or not though, she was simply yawning. She is taking a few steps and saying a few words too. Only has 2 teeth so far.

All tired out after another full day!

Anthony Loves Jesus!

This evening Jamie started talking about things that scared him. I encouraged him to trust in Jesus and that we are safe . Well this led to so many questions and topics about God, I wouldn't know where to begin to tell you all the details! One of the things the boys started talking about was their 2 brothers that went to heaven. They wondered what they were doing in heaven and so on. Anthony said he wanted to go to heaven one day too, but not without us . He said we should all go at the same time.
He then started asking me about how we can go to heaven and not to a bad place. I asked him if he thought he was good enough to go to heaven and at first he said yep! I'm always good. So I asked him if he never fought with his brother, or lost his temper... things like that. He wasn't so convinced anymore that he was good enough! So I explained to him that we all had sin in our hearts, and that was why Jesus died for our sins, to wash us from our sin. We had talked about this before and he had said before that he wanted Jesus to be his saviour, but today it really sunk in and he understood why Jesus was his savior, and he wanted Jesus to be in his heart! He loves Jesus and wants to serve him and tell people all about him he said. This is the most important thing in life and so precious in children!
I pray for our kids that God will direct their paths and that they will all serve our Lord throughout their life!

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Ephesians 2:8-9

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

~Nancy~

Our Snow is Back!

Kids enjoyed playing in the snow again. Wish I wasn't allergic to the cold!:) One day I'm going to go get myself more warmer clothes.
We had a very good day today. I had a burst of energy it seemed and caught up on a few things that were behind. School went great too. The boys are both doing well with most their work! Anthony is reading quite well already. I think he'll be able to read almost everything before he even gets to grade one. Emily is not in school yet but she always wants to join in with the boys.
Sunday is anthony's birthday, so I am preparing to have a few people over to celebrate with us. (He is turning 6!) Time really does fly!

~Nancy~

A Kodak Moment!

I put Kati-Lyn down for a nap before and when I went to check on her, this is how she had fallen asleep! It was so cute, had to take a picture! She is so cuddly! The joys of motherhood are great!

2008 is here!!

CHRISTMAS 2007

As you can see , I have been very slow with posting. My computer time is very limited. We had a good Christmas and 2008 is here, well on the way again! There have been challenges lately, but I have much to be thankful for! With the challenges we learn and grow in our walk with God. Dwelling on what is behind us and the things that can't be changed doesn't do anyone any good. So I will try to take things one day at a time and I ask God to give me wisdom for the things still to come.

I would like to get back into writing more again. Writing is one of my favourite things to do, but there are a few other priorities that come first.

A New Family Picture

Taken by Helena Harder at church

A Few More Zoo Pictures

Does she look like mine?

Having a break from all the walking!