Happy Halloween

Have a fun night, filled with lots of candy!!

xoxo

Brian, Rachel, Katie, and Ian

Happy Birthday Katie!!!

14

"Promise me you'll always remember: you're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think."

~ Christopher Robin

Dear Katie,

We are so proud of you and love you so very much!  You are a very special daughter and we think you are the best.  Have a wonderful birthday sweetie.

Love,

Mom and Dad

Seasons of Giving

For some time now, I have been thinking about doing a series of posts on preparing for the holidays.

I was somewhat stumped though on what I wanted my focus to be about.

Yesterday's church service inspired me.

GIVING

Life can be rather hectic. We can get really caught up in our own lives, and forget what is going on around us.  As we wind up 2011, I want to encourage myself and my family to give of their resources, time, minds, and hearts.  

Now, many of these posts are going to be really practical.  For example you may question what cleaning out the oven has to do with GIVING.   My hope is that you and I will be able to fully enjoy the exciting seasons ahead because our hearts and minds will be focused on GIVING.
I'm looking forward to putting these posts together.  I think we will be able to encourage and give each other lots of great ideas!
Happy Tuesday!
xoxo
Rachel