Here's the Birthday Girl!

Wow hard to believe that this one is 5 years old today. We were able to hang out for a little while at Nana's house this morning because I did not have to work. The presents and the big birthday bash will be in the morning.

As you can tell by the sparkle in this girls eye she is a gem. One of her love languages is touch. I know because she loves to hug and I love to get hugged!

Pru I am so grateful for you and I pray for you often. I know the Lord has great plans for your life. I love that in preschool this year you are not only learning more about letters, art, and writing your name but that you have an opportunity to learn more about Jesus too. You are a beautiful girl! You have a caring spirit and you love to help in any way you can. I love you so much more!

Happy 5th Birthday!

Cold Days

Well this winter they have not been called Snow Days but rather Cold Days .... Last Thursday was the 3rd day called by my school district as a no school day because of the cold weather.

So I went to Great Clips with Kelley for

Lenny's first official haircut.



so fun and so cute!

FOR TODAY

Outside my window... the little birds are taking a bath in the heated birdbath my husband has provided for them

I am thinking... it would be wonderful if I still had 2 more days of Christmas break

I am thankful... that our grandson, Beckett is home from the hospital

In the kitchen... I made some hot chocolate with eggnog (yum)

I am wearing... velour pants with an elastic waist, thermal top with a sweater, socks and slippers (comfort clothes on a cold Minnesota winter day)

I am creating... a clean sleep for tonight as I put the freshly washed sheets on the bed

I am going... to think on some intentions for 2014

I am wondering... when I will get over this cough and cold

I am reading... Martika (a children's book) and the book of 2 Peter

I am hoping... for warmer weather

I am looking forward to... Friday night pizza with the family

I am learning... more stratagies for working with EL students

Around the house... Terry and I are just enjoying one another's company

I am pondering... the year ahead

A favorite quote for today...

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

A few plans for the rest of the week: back to work tomorrow, Real Women, and Friday night pizza