It's been awhile

I know that it has been awhile since I've blogged. Well here is an update on our family. We are all doing well and can't believe that Christmas is just around the corner. We are still eating halloween candy. The kids went out with some friends of ours on halloween and came home with a ton of candy (I'm not sure if I'm exagerating). Then it was on to November. The weather has been fantastic so of course we all have been out raking and picking up all of our leaves in the yard. The kids also were able to play in them awhile too! Then we were able join family for thanksgiving and that was great. Thanksgiving day we went to the Ritters' house and spent time with them and had a wonderful meal. Then on Saturday we went to my parents house and joined my family in another wonderful meal! It's hard to believe that this is the last day of November oh and by the way it's Colin's birthday today.......He's 30!!! We are celebrating in non-celebratory kind of way. He didn't want anything big so just family and just to hang out! We are now getting ready for the busyness that December brings. Christmas Services and practices, tree-lighting event at our church, decorating, shopping, and I'm sure there's more, BUT as we prepare for this Christmas we always slow down and take time to remember the "Reason for the Season" because without Jesus there would be no reason to celebrate. I pray that all of you who read this have a blessed Christmas Season remembering and reflecting on the most wonderful gift ever given to us....JESUS!!!!!