Weiner dog tanning bed

I think we have the silliest weiner dog on Earth! When she gets cold, she tries to find the warmest place in our house to rest her long body. Usually it's in our bed or she will snuggle in her own bed by the fireplace. Here lately we have noticed Noel in a most unusual warming place; the bottom of the table in the foyer! She climbs up there and will rest her head on the post of the table, but surprisingly she does not bother any of the decoratives on the table. All she is interested in is the SUN! :)

God is neat!

I tell you what! It really is neat to learn about God on such a level that Daniel and I have started. We recently began a couples Bible study where most of the other couples are older than us. They give such insight on the things we have discussed that Daniel and I really have to force ourselves to go to sleep after we get home. It is so neat to grow and learn in Christ with my partner in life and very best friend! Isn't God good!?! Woo hoo! I feel like shouting right now. Watch this video instead...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4

Good night!

Ahh, the warmth of a Christmas Tree!

So, Daniel and I had a bit of a spat over the Christmas tree we have decorating our front yard simply because he didn't have it up in the amount of time I had planned for him to have it done. I am still learning the whole manly "in a minute" meaning of 45 minutes or longer depending on what he is doing.
Anywho, our tree is up outside and looks magnificent. I was under the impression for the longest time that Christmas decorations both inside and out were to help you and your neighbors get in the spirit of the season. Tonight, I have been proven wrong on this issue. I now know that a simple Christmas tree anchored in the center of the yard with PVC pipe, string, tent pegs, and a few hundred lights are not to bring beautiful decoration into your neighborhood, but to keep the furry Peter Cottontails that scamper about warm on cold nights. We came home tonight from visiting with some good friends of ours and their new addition to find a bunny rabbit in the center of our tree. At least he is not eating my pansies anymore!

Yippee!

Carols by Candlelight is officially over for me (until next year)! I am so very tired but still so very much in awe of all the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon me.
Now, maybe, I can finish Christmas shopping and relax!

What is Joy?

Today in Sunday school we discussed this topic. What is joy? Of course, everyone has a different definition, but all mean the same thing. Joy can be something as simple as a smile to someone who rarely receives a smile from a stranger or joy can be simply a hug.
Think about it. What is joy...to you?
Try to share the joy you have with others, not only in this season of giving, but in every season; because after all, Jesus didn't just give to us one time a year.