Not Me Monday

I did not ask 6yr. old if he want to go to "PumpItUp", today.
And, that he could pay with his Walmart gift card from Grammie!
Because, he certainly wouldn't want a toy over playing on huge inflated slides.
I hope I don't see you there, either ;)
Last night I did not want to beat my Hubby with the wire hanger he was holding when he suggested I do school work with 6yr.old this week, nope not me. But, he did ask!
Also, I most intentionally did not tuck my shirts in and wear my new belt sinched, b/c I knew with my PMS this coming week, I will only fit into sweats.

Oh, and for the record I do not hear Dr. Phil's voice saying " And, how much fun are you to live with"? Nope I can tune him out!

So spoiled !

I have so much to be thankful for, a Savior who loves me enough to have died for my sins, and offer me eternal life.
A great Husband, who works hard, loves our boys, and takes time to meet my needs.
Healthy children with trainable spirits.
Food to eat, a warm home with hot showers, a working washer and dryer, all the convinces of this American lifestyle I live.........may I never take this for granted is my heart's cry......and that may I pass this thankfulness down to my boys, that whether they be in plenty or in want, they will know the Lord God sees all.
"Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
(Luke 2:28-32)

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This is the playset, Hubby designed and built in our backyard........

Some family friends outgrew their playset, so we inherited it. And, in one week's time Hubby add the tunnel, then spiral slide. Noah loves it!

Not Me Monday

I did not wake this morning expecting a "Happy Birthday" from Hubby and a gift.
And, when neither appeared, I thought his gift was "acts of service", so did not start treating him as a slave, and order him around kitchen !
Then, when he started to head out the door for work I most certainly did not batt my eyes and ask if he was going to say "Happy B-day", to me.

Quick as can be he retrieved my gift, and apoligized for forgetting, we laughed b/c usually on my B-day he wakes me too early, so excited to give me my gift.

Oh and the gift was not a Brighton flower buckle belt ( size adjustable), and exactly what I needed....Happy "Not Me Monday" to ya's !

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Merry Christmas !

Along time ago......a little boy sat down with winter plates......

He sits no more, he has too much energy. Here is our Christmas tree from last year, as this year Santa Daddy will bring in and decorate Christmas Eve, for a morning impact ! My apron is from Freecycle, and reads "I'd rather be scrapbooking". te-he it's true!
Hoping for snow ? Us too !
I'm so excited! Kitchen "must" be decorated as that's where I am.......listening to Jars of Clay, Little Drummer Boy. The frame behind my sink was hand cut for me as a Wedding gift. ( we were married Christmas day,14yrs. ago).
Dishes done, sit and relax with me......remember Noah & Mike built this stable for our Willow Nativity ? Sweet memories.
Yes, that Slavador rockin' out under our Merry Christmas.The black frames are holding a set of hand stitched sleighs, that I bought at a thrift store, then framed.

Help yourself, they are still warm and plenty.....
Have a goodie bag for yourself......yes these are the Martha Stewart baggies, bought at craft store with a 40% off coupon ;)

Angel Candy Cane Cutouts

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Originally uploaded by ohhollyf

We did these for Noah's Homeschool Happy Birthday Jesus party.
He handed them out, and the kids were pleased with them.
Noah really got the hang of turning the paper as you cut, so I'm very
proud of him.