It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

  We are enjoying the Florida sunshine, although I have to say, its un seasonably warm at 85* some days.  I am happy for the sun, but would love it to be the normal 70* with windows OPEN! That is my FAVORITE!

  When we first arrived my mom was still here visiting from Kansas, so it was nice to get to spend time with her at Chad and Laurens house.  We had dinner together and played games, planned a big breakfast and hung out. Plans are in the works to get her down her every winter now, since she can officially retire from cleaning thanks to doTERRA.  Praise God!

  We also go to attend Meadowbrook Live, which is an incredible Christmas program at the church we attend while we are here....the drummers were amazing, the artist that painted during the song, was phenomenal! The image, hauntingly beautiful. Check it out here:

Meadowbrook Christmas Live 2016 from Meadowbrook Church on Vimeo.

​  Oh my goodness SO AMAZING!  

  So living in Florida is not without its perks...we have been loving all the fresh produce found at the weekly Farmer's Market, date nights, trips to the library, and time as a family too.

  We, of course, had to have our customary movie nights:
​Polar Express with hot cocoa, and Elf with our traditional "ELF" supper:
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  Spaghetti, salad, bread and for dessert, m&m's and poptarts and maple syrup on more noodles. {some kids pick to eat without the noodles, haha, not that I blame them!}

  Uncle Chad got to join us for Elf night this year, as his family was out of town at an appointment. 

  Lots of Christmas prep happening here today, but not for us.  For an amazing family with 6 children, that the Lord brought to us to bless, nuture and point back to HIM.

 I cannot WAIT for their Christmas!!!! I haven't been this excited in a long long time.


We have been busy shopping and working to meet immediate needs, future needs and some fun wishes too.  

​  What JOY to my heart, to focus on the GIFT of GIVING, to without worrying at all about recieiving, or buying things for a list of people who need nothing.  Totally liberating!  
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​Hugs, T

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