Ally's First Christmas

She is two and a half months old now.  She eats.  She sleeps.  And she is happy.  She seems to only cry when she is hungry.  She smiles A LOT!  And  her smile is contagious.  She plays and coos and loves to kick her legs and fling her arms and make funny noises.   And she has the entire household filled with joy over her!  Particularly her great grandparents who have just spent the past week with her.  It was heavenly! 

Christmas....the real meaning

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you;  Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory  to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

THE  MESSIAH

"And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.  Isaiash 9:6

He is Immanual....God with us!

 

A few more days until I hold her!!!

Ally is getting so big! 

Cody, Shannon and Ally sing and dance their way through Christmas Carols!

Shannon sent me this and it is so delightful!

Santa Baby

Eartha Kitt recorded the original version of the holiday classic, Santa Baby, in 1953.

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Eartha Kitt sings "Santa Baby" at the White House in 2006.

We had the time of our lives at Women of Faith in Sacramento! In no particular order here are a few highlights of the trip......

These two cuties have been a part of the Tuesday Night Bible Study for a long time.  What fun to travel with them!

Juanita is packing up and loading the car the last day in Sacramento.  Thanks Vivian for driving my car!  And thanks to Stella we found our way around the town with great expertise.  

My friend Vivian is such a dear!  What would I do without you as my roomie??? What would I do without you as my friend???   Love you!

Lunch break.....eat quick so we can go shop some more!!!

Two dynamic women of faith who made the weekend so special!  Elsie and Diane!   Sure do love you two!

It was very high energy and a fast-paced two days.  Among the stars:  Luci Swindoll, Lisa Harper, Kim Cash Tate, Sheila Walsh, Karen James....Mary Mary!  Mandissa!   We laughed.  We cried.  We danced with the music.  We loved it all.   Women of Faith has it all.  Can't wait to go back next year!

Here's the gang....Karen (my lovely  and very sweet sister-in-law!)  Anita, Juanita, Vivian and Moi!

Watch out for these four fun loving characters!

Classy women!

More classy women!

Dinner together the night before the conference

Starbucks and conversation on break before dinner Friday night.

Happy Birthday Vivironi!!! 

Hey Karen!  If you were not my sister-in-law you would still be my good friend!