Christmas Is Coming!

I love this time of year...seriously there is so much about it that just makes me smile. Tara and I went hunting for a tree last weekend and had such a blast off-roading in a minivan! We always have such a blast together...it was hilarious! You can imagine what it was like as two girls set off to find a tree in the wilderness, chop it down with our saw and then heave it onto the roof of the van before trying to tie it on. Before going home, we bought some decorations and of course topped it off with Starbucks! We got home and set to work immediately putting it up in the house and decorating! Our little home is full of Christmas lights and ornaments and just makes me want to sit and enjoy all day! I just love it.

Prayer Week

We took this past week as a Kaleo community to dedicate to prayer; each of us took an hour a day to spend in constant communication with our Great God. I remember when the thought of praying for long periods of time was so daunting; often times I feel as though I have gone full circle in that there are times where I would rather not return to community or fellowship and would rather remain on a mountaintop talking with my Father. Yet I have found that He always prompts me to return...sending me back to spend time building into the relationships of people here. Though my citizenship is in Heaven, my life is here...in this world...with those people that God allows for me to interact with.

Often I find that the times I do spend leave me longing for more...more time with the Lord...more time listening and talking...more time learning...more time crying...more of Him.

Visiting Tim

I had the most incredible time this past week visiting with Tim; I have been so blessed to have him in my life and thank the Lord for the opportunity we had to spend some great time hanging out in Ontario. I loved the opportunity to see where he's living now and meet his friends and family. We had such a blast together! Check it out...

Off To Ontario!!!

Can't believe it...I'm heading to Ontario in just 3 days! So excited to go visit Tim!

Brady and Carson

I love being an Auntie! I had so much fun visiting with my brother and sister-in-law last weekend. I changed soooo many diapers, and had such a blast doing it! Carson (almost 3 now) definitely got a kick out of Brady peeing on me twice in one diaper change! He told me that Brady must think I need a bath! So cute!!!

Aside from the "bath" that Brady gave me, I was so blessed in getting to spend time with my family. Those boys are such a joy to have in my life and Amber and Dan are incredible siblings. It gets harder and harder to leave every time and makes me want to set up shop right next door so I can watch my nephews grow. I love those boys so much.