Sunrises, Sunsets, and Moonbeams: December 2009

Friday, December 25, 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009

The Christmas Eve Blizzard

Here it is Christmas Eve and we're in the middle of a blizzard. Hope Santa can find his way!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Andy's Holiday Photos

Here are various holiday photos of Andy.

Braden's Holiday Photos

Here are various holiday photos of Braden.

Scotlyn's Holiday Photos

Here are various holiday photos of Scotlyn.

Santa Pictures

The kids went to Bass Pro for their annual visit with Santa.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Andy's Winter Formal

Tonight was Andy's "Winter Formal" at his school.

Andy before going to the "Winter Formal".

Andy with his girlfriend, Kelsey, at the "Winter Formal".

Saturday, December 5, 2009

The Plaza Lights

We took a drive over to Missouri tonight to check out the Kansas City Plaza Lights. The kids really enjoyed them and it's starting to get them excited about the Christmas season.

Words to Live By

Favorite Quotes and Passages

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." ~Maya Angelou

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." ~Albert Einstein

"Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is." ~Author Unknown

"Write today’s worries in sand. Chisel yesterday’s victories in stone." ~Max Lucado

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things." ~R. Brault

"Today's dreams are tomorrow's future." ~Author Unknown

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned in life: it goes on."~Robert Frost

"He who changes one person, changes the world entire."~Author unknown

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." ~Maya Angelou

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."~Author Unknown

"Sometimes the smallest of actions can tell you who your true friends are and the ones that truly never were." ~Laurie Lester

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within" ~ Kubler-Ross

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou

"Never give an explanation for your actions: Your enemies won't believe your explanations and your friends won't need explanations." ~Author Unknown

"There is a time in life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama and the people who create it. Then, surround yourself with people who make you laugh so hard that you forget the bad and focus solely on the good. After all, life is too short to be anything but happy." ~Author Unknown

"...I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character..."~Martin Luther King, Jr.

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." ~George S. Patton

"When it appears an obstacle has been put in our way, it may be God providing an opportunity for us to change the path we are taking." ~Elmer Laydon

"There are times that God puts us in difficult situations not to test us, but to give us the opportunity to lead and teach others through the actions we take under those circumstances." ~Elmer Laydon

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." ~C.S. Lewis

"For the man who prays in his heart, the whole world is a church."~Author Unknown

“The roadblocks that you might seem to hit while traveling through life may be God trying to tell you to go another way. Before attempting to fight through them, take a look and see if there is a better alternative that He is trying to reveal to you.” ~Elmer Laydon

"I measure wealth not by what I own, but by the debt I owe God for the blessings He has given me in my life." ~Elmer Laydon

“God created the oak tree, which grows tall, straight, and strong. He also created the palm, which bends and sways in the changing winds. We need to learn to adopt the traits of both so we can be strong yet flexible – so we can weather the storms of life yet not break when life’s winds blow too hard.” ~Elmer Laydon

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." ~Colossians 2:6-7

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." ~James 1:2-3

"But I tell you who hear me: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, PRAY FOR THOSE WHO MISTREAT YOU." ~Luke 6:27-28

"And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." Matthew 19:24

"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12

"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:12

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." ~Galatians 6:7-9

Our Family Cheers!

2011 Cheers
February 6--Andy pulls a tooth out! Only 1 more baby tooth to go!!!
February 2--Braden pulls his second tooth out!
January 28--Andy is selected by his teachers to be "Blue House Student of the Quarter"!
January 16--Braden pulls his first tooth out!
2010 Cheers
February 19--Andy makes the Superintendent's 4.0 Honor Roll for 1st Semester
2009 Cheers
January 22--Scotlyn gets her 7th tooth!!!
January 12--Andy gets all A's and B's on his 2nd quarter grade card!!!
January 7--Andy looses a tooth!!!
January 5--Andy looses a tooth!!!
2008 Cheers
December 20--Scotlyn gets her 1st haircut!!!
November 16--Scotlyn gets her 6th tooth!!!
November 2--Scotlyn starts cruising!!!
October 22--Scotlyn gets her 5th tooth!!!
October 19--Andy gets all A's and B's on his 1st quarter grade card!!!
October 11--Scotlyn claps her hands!!!
October 7--Scotlyn gets her 4th tooth!!!
September 17--Scotlyn gets her 3rd tooth!!!
August 28--Scotlyn gives a hug when you ask for one!!!
August 27--Scotlyn waves bye-bye...or hello!!!
August 25--Scotlyn stands up all by herself!!!
August 10--Scotlyn says her 1st "real" word...Andy!!!
August 4--Scotlyn starts crawling!!!
July 21--Scotlyn gets her 2nd tooth!!!
June 23--Scotlyn gets her 1st tooth!!!
June 17--Scotlyn says the syllable Dada!!!
June 15--Scotlyn sits up on her own!!
June 2--Scotlyn holds her own bottle!!
May 23--Andy made all A's for 4th quarter!!
May 16--Scotlyn says the syllable Mama!!!
May 9--Laurie was a Grand Prize Winner!! See the May 9 post for more information.
April 28--Andy gets a CARE award!!
March 14--Andy made all A's for 3rd quarter!
March 11-Braden and Scotlyn went to the circus for the 1st time!
March 10-Scotlyn rolled over!
March 9-Scotlyn discovered her feet!
March 8-Braden went to his 1st movie!! (Surf's Up)
February 16-Scotlyn laughed!!!!
January 15-Scotlyn discovered her hands!
January 3-Andy made all A's for 2nd quarter!!
2007 Cheers
December 25-Scotlyn smiled!

Family Funnies and Precious Moments

(December, 2008) Braden loved singing the Christmas song, "Feliz Mommydad". He didn't realize it was actually the words "Feliz Navidad".
(December, 2008) Andy had just listened to the song, "Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer" and thought it would be funny to tell Braden this. Braden became very upset, had tears in his eyes, and said, "No, she didn't!" Andy persisted and Braden came to me with those big crocodile tears in his blue eyes, "Mommy, grandma didn't get run over by a reindeer, did she?" He was very happy to hear the answer "No, Andy's just joking you." Aren't big brothers fun?
(September 2, 2008) Andy was explaining to Braden that it was Mommy and Daddy's anniversary so that's why there were balloons in the living room. Andy told Braden he needed to wish us a "Happy Anniversary." Braden came up to me and with his little cheesy, smiley face said, "Happy Annibirthday, Mommy!"
(March 25, 2008) When seeing that his Dad had accidentially knocked down a shelf and broke several knick knacks, Braden became very upset. He had the perfect way of dealing with the incident, though, when he came up and said, "Mommy, daddy knocked down the shelf. He needs a big time out."
(February, 2008) Braden came to me and said, "Mommy, baby sister talked." I looked at him quite surprised and asked him what baby sister said. In a very serious tone he replied, "Underwear." So Scotlyn's 1st word, at only 3 months old, was underwear!
(December 25, 2007) Braden's Aunt Jane asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he replied, "A superhero."

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