Like it was her first Christmas...

I am just too tired to come up with a more creative post title. I thought I would post a few pics of Ella's Christmas, I think this is the first year she realized what is really going on. My brother, Jason, dressed up like Santa and I thought she would screech. She actually loved him! There are also some pics of her with the kitchen set Santa brought her. I forgot my camera on Christmas morning at Uncle Tim's so I don't have any pics. Anybody help me out there?

All About Me, Me, Me

A thought a little now and then pics would be cute! Now onto my real post.


So I have been thinking about writing this post for two weeks. I put it off, put it off, thought about how other people need it more than me. Guys, I need prayer. I am having a really hard time with something and need help with it. I know there is power in numbers and I could use it now. I am really getting discouraged.

I feel like it is a selfish request, but I know it is what I need. I can't share it now, hopefully soon. It doesn't have anything to do with my happiness in my marriage, work or Ella.

I would really appreciate the prayers.

Kiss Mouse Mommy

I saw this as I went around the corner today. I had just finished decorating the tree and Ella decided that everything on the tree that has a face needs a kiss. It was so funny! Anyway, just stopping in to say hi, the whole Christmas decorating thing and going to two different Home Depots looking for light gutter clips has totally worn me.

Writer's Block

I am new to this whole blog thing, so honestly I don't know where to start. After reading cousin and SIL's blog for EVER, I decided it would be good for me to give it a try...

then I realized, I haven't much to blog about. I feel like I have talked myself into starting on that dreaded term paper and can't think of a good introduction. At that point I usually start with the body and then write the introduction last. That kinda seems to be where my blog will go, starting in the middle of my life and slowly working back to the introduction. (Whoa, this is creepy, I am having some real reflections at this point.)

Anyway, I hope this blog keeps us in touch better, since we don't see each other that much. Oh, and for those that don't know me, I am completely in love with Jon (for almost 15 years now), servant to DD Ella (for a little over two years), and mommy to our weimy furbaby Biscuit. Hoping that God has at least one or two more munchkins in his plan for us.

It occurs to me now this blog was mostly about where to start, and I didn't really do that. But where did it start you ask? High School. That is where our life together began. Prom, summer camp, vacations, hockey tournaments, weddings, funerals, sad times, great times, a promise ring, and engagement ring, our wedding, the journey that led to our precious little girl...

It turns out I have alot to blog about, I might have to dole it out in small doses. Otherwise, you may all think I am nuts-oops, too late.

Here is a snapshot of what Ella is ALWAYS doing...