December 31

Here we stand on the brink of a brand new year...

What a perfect day for my Emma to show me around her chosen college campus!

As I look back at all the blessings of 2014, I'm excited for our family's future.

"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind" ~ C.S. Lewis

Looking forward with JOY to 2015!!!

December 30

~A little "Trivia Crack" and a whole lot of laughter~

December 29

~Precious time with Gram, Grantch and their Girls~

December 28

The smiles and laughter when these two are together are PRICELESS!!!!

December 27

~Nothing like a mother's love~

December 26

Hooray for a Christmas Road Trip that brings us to this little girl!!!

December 25

Many hours went into making each other's present this year....

Hard to tell who had more joy~ the giver or receiver of these sweet gifts!!

December 24

For to us a child is born, a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

December 23

~Fabulous, Fun French Reunion Festivities~

December 22

~Such JOY to hear our house FILLED with laughter~

December 21

~Making holiday magic for ballet patrons is serious business~

December 20

~Fun girls' lunch between today's shows~

December 19

WAHOO!!! It's Christmas Break!!

They were singing too loudly and dancing too fast for a clear shot....

but I couldn't pass up capturing this JOY!!!

December 18

Thinking of my sweet friend whose house is being packed today...

 Love this ornament that she gave me ALL those years ago during our holiday moving experience from Georgia to Maryland!!

December 17

~Getting crafty after work~

December 16

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Thanks, James for this timely reminder....

December 15

~Love, Love, Love~

December is my favorite month for mail!!!

December 14

So glad I had Emma to help me with math at the merchandise table!!

December 13

~December's Home away from Home~

December 12

Tulsa World says....

"Tulsa Ballet's ' The Nutcracker' is a Christmas confection loaded with tasty morsels- of high art and low comedy, of the innocence and enthusiasm of children and the strength and precision of professionals, of familiar favorites and new treats." Thankful that my girl had the opportunity to be part of the magic!!

December 11

HOORAY!!! The SDI video arrived!!

A fun show as Mother Ginger topped off with family movie night!!

December 10

Our little Creative Movement students make me smile!!

December 9

~The PAC all decked out for the holidays~

December 8

After a week and a half of our "lights only" Christmas tree,

my man initiated Operation Hang the Ornaments this morning!!

SO thankful for him!!

December 7

~Ballet Magnificat! performing "Hiding Place" via livestream ~

LOVED watching Bess' friends dance on the big screen!!

December 6

~Celebrating a lovely Winter Demonstration~

So very grateful for Ms. Stephanie preparing my girl for her variation!!

December 5

~Busy Elf~

December 4

Love time spent with our BSF children and leaders!!

God is SO good!!!

December 3

Thanks to my girls for a big smile at the end of the night!

December 2

~Time well spent connecting with a sweet friend~

December 1

Thankful for sweet childhood memories.....

November 30

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

November 29

~My very favorite elves~

November 28

Always fun to get together with the Pickrals!!

This year we've traded Cantler's crabs for Texas Tacos!!

November 27

Happy THANKSgiving!!!

November 26

Our Grateful Garland and my heart are FULL!!!

November 25

November 24

~Thankful for time to sit and read in the sun~

November 23

~Sunday shopping and Smashburger snack with these silly sisters~

November 22

~Amazing night of worship with Casting Crowns, Sidewalk Prophets, & Mandisa~

November 21

November 20

So very thankful for these two!!

Absolutely love laughing with and serving alongside them!!

November 19

Time in prayer with my BSF sisters is a highlight of my week!!!

November 18

Love our lunch dates in Brookside

November 17

~Proud moment~

November 16

~A peaceful day enjoying the first snowfall of the season~

November 15

HaPpY, HaPpY BiRtHdAy to our beautiful 18 year old!!!

Celebrating the precious gift that she is to our family!!!

November 14

~Today's trip to the Post Office~

She's been waiting four years for this day!

November 13

~Big smiles and fun treats from sweet ballet families~

Nice way to end the work week!

November 12

Thankful to be able to begin and end a super cold day in this cozy spot!!