December 5th

This is what my house smells like right now. 

December 4th

This is what I did today -- pin, cut, repeat. 

Cranberry filling for these bars. 

Update: ehhh. . They were okay, but nothing special. Maybe next time I'll try this recipe. 

Goodnight tree, Goodnight house, Goodnight noises everywhere...

December 3rd

December 2nd

This day was a bit too special for just one photo....

December 1st

Bundling up for playtime outside.
I'm going to attempt to do a blog project DPP (December Photo Project '10).

Thanksgiving

I have so much to be thankful for, but these two turkeys rank pretty high on the list! I cannot believe that Kate is turning 4 in a manner of weeks, and that my little 18 month old is leaving more and more of her babyhood behind. She answers questions with "uh-huh" & "otay" (and, I will admit "no!"). 

Five Thankful Things

1. Reading through the Chronological Bible has been an amazing thing this year! Highly recommend.

2. All of the Small Groups I've been able to be a part of this year -- Wednesday night groups, Ladies Bible Study, hosting Youth Group, and my Lewis/Tolkien class have all been edifying, and they have also been great opportunities to be closer to old friends and make new ones!

3. Memorizing the Bible w/ Kate -- Major Blessing this year!

4. I'm thankful for my hubby! I am even thankful for his broken leg, if you can believe it! 

5. And lastly, little Rachel -- right now one of her main attributes is her delight in so many things. I love this stage of life where life is continually renewing & delightful & enchanting even in its most mundane repetitions (like bath time!)

If you're not on this list, just imagine that you're really #6. . but I only wanted 5 on the blog. :-)