Monday, December 1, 2008

I know what saying- What about Thanksgiving? We have so much to be thankful for this year we weren't even able to put it into words. Our adoption journey is at its end and we now have Joy in our arms. Our hearts cry out to God for His unending blessings and timing. We now know without a doubt why we waited so long for our daughter; the Lord had picked Joy for our family. She is sassy, outgoing, stubborn at times and just down right cute as pie!! Our thanfulness also goes out to our many family and friends who have blessed us in so many ways over the last few years. You each helped to bring our little girl home in one way or another. We can never express in words what our hearts feel for each one of you.
Now, to the pictures- We set up our Christmas tree on Saturday which always concludes with a cup of hot cocoa with marshmellows. Yes- hot cocoa in 90 degree weather!! We can not break tradition. We followed up our decorating with our base traditional tree lighting complete with a special guest. Fun was had by all!


Posted by Picasa

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Over and over again I've been humbled by how God has guided me this last month. We have had so many opportunities to help our surrounding area; children's shelter, local area fire fighters, a shelter for homeless families, and the hispanic outreach program.

In this economic crunch/recession there are so many opportunites for each of us to reach out and help.

I can't control those around me, but I'm planting seeds of awareness. I feel like that's a part of what you've done- planted seeds.

Your both role-models for your kids and an example to those whose lives you touch.

In your honor and God, we are giving more than ever of our time, money, and energy this holiday in hope that we are examples to those lives we touch.

Thank you. Love you.
Jess