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My favorite decorations are the ones my daughter has made.  They mean so much to me.  I know these will be cherished forever. 

325 a quote for parents

We should all (as parents) live by this!

324 way too soon I know

Gabrielle wanted to decorate.  I felt it would help me be in a better mood.  So we put the tree up before Thanksgiving.  This is a first for me. 

321 iAwesomeness

I am truly spoiled. 

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I love this time of year.  I hate that it takes this time of the year to make people remember Jesus.  I hate that some people out there only think of Jesus at Christmas/Easter/during hardship.  I do love that we (Christians) can use this time of year to bring people to Christ, to show them the meaning of the season, to let them know of God's love.  It can be as easy as inviting them to hear Christmas music at your church.  I also love this time of year because everyone seems to be in better spirits.  I love everything about this time until the New Year.  Okay not everything, I could do without the bitter wind. :)

319 field trip

Field Trip with Brownies was to Midwest Food Bank. This food bank started on a married couples' shed in 2003. Their goal was to help 10 food pantries now 8 years later they have four locations 2 in state and 2 out of state. They help over 500,000 families per month! The local food bank serves 220 food pantries over 70 in our county. It's amazing to hear the story. Also a 93 year old man helps each week. It's never too late or too early to help. The story is truly inspiring. Also makes me so grateful that we have even to eat. So many of that take it for granted. Never forget for blessed you are and always help others!

316 the little pleasures in life

I swear it's the little things in life that make me so happy, like gabrielle's laughter, mike's hugs, cuddling with the pets, etc.  Today it was a new screen door.

We moved in our house 4 years ago.  The screen door needed to be replaced but we made do.  We worried about other things like painting and appliances going out.  Today my wonderful, incredible father-in-law came and helped Mike replace the screen door.  See it wasn't just switching out the door.  Where the door attached to the house was all messed up.  They fixed it and got us a new door.  I am beyond happy with their work!  They are awesome!