Merry Merry Christmas!

Wow, the Christmas season hit hard and fast this year! I haven't posted since before Thanksgiving (which was WONDERFUL - thank you to my mom and Chad's mom for all the delicious food - and for Mrs. Avril Mivzerosky for the delicious creme brulee we enjoyed!) and now 2008 is drawing to a close. This year has brought a lot of change, not only for my small circle in the world, but for the entire country/world. Our prayers are with everyone reeling from the financial difficulties as of late and we thank God for blessing us beyond measure and keeping us from TRULY having to struggle. To Him be the glory!
I have not spent as much time as I need to really reflecting on what this season really means. I know that the reason for that is because Chad and I have not been involved in church (yes, I will admit it). That is one of the our New Year's Resolutions - actually a LIFE resolution - to become an ACTIVE member of a church that we both love. As much as I love Brookwood, I don't think Chad's heart is really in it and he would be more comfortable in a smaller group of believers. We have to come to a compromise that will encourage spiritual growth in our home. Please be in prayer that we find a good fit!
This weekend we are going to (belatedly) celebrate Chadee's 9th birthday, which was yesterday, with pizza, cake, and family, to be followed by a trip to see the lights/animals at Hollywild! I am praying the weather will be good because last year we got to celebrate in the rain - note: reindeer, plus angora-ish sweater, plus rain = stinkiness. We are also going to watch "The Nativity Story" this weekend. I watched part of it for the first time earlier this week and it was good!
Anyway, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season! I hope to post pics soon!