Brings tears to my eyes...

This little girl singing is Avery. She is Alyson's best friend and they first met when they were 4. We have always known that she could sing - her and Alyson are always singing together and writing songs.

She recently sang in church and we were just like WOW. Every time I watch this I get chill bumps and have to grab for a tissue! Such a beautiful voice on a such a beautiful little girl. So proud of her!

I just had to shar this...and now I need to find a tissue again.

Journaling my Christmas

I have been working on my Christmas Journal and finally got my first 3 entrees scanned in.  I am really enjoying doing the 6x6 size.  My pages are front and back so the left side of the picture is the front and the left is the back where I am doing my journaling.  If you click on the individual pics you can actually read the journaling.

December 1st --

December 2nd --

December 3rd

December 1st -- It's finally here!

Mornings can be pretty hectic around here...the kids never really want to go to school...I never really want to go to work...it is not uncommon to hear Steve have to remind the kids, especially Alyson, about what they need to be doing...get dressed, brush your teeth, shoes and sock, get your backpack...

THIS morning however was a little different -- at least as far as our little Diva goes ;)  She was up and dressed - including her shoes and socks and her teeth brushed...all before Steve could go in and remind her to get up.  Why?  Because it is December 1st...and she FINALLY got to start her Christmas Countdown Calendar -- which means she starts the day with a glorious piece of chocolate!  LOL!  You can still see the sleep in their eyes and Stevie isn't even close to being ready for school, BUT you can bet they both emjoyed their little piece of chocolate this morning!  I think it is safe to say that this is one of their most favorite traditions for this time of year ;)

I was feeling pretty excited about today myself actually...December 1st means I will have my first email from Shimelle and it is time to start my Christmas Journal! 

This will be my third year and I have been looking forward to it for weeks now. I have to admit, I have been like a kid, anxiously awaiting the start of this holiday season. I am not even really sure why -- but who cares?! ;)  Looking forward to getting my first page done in my journal tonight!  I am writing my manifesto.

Crank those Christmas tunes!  Fa La La La La...La La La La!