Christmas 2012

Our 3 week hiatus to the beach took a turn when I followed everyone else's example and slipped on the pool deck. I knocked myself out and ended up in the ER. This follows having a lady who was texting, run a red light, and total my suburban. Thankfully Izzy and I crawled out of the sunroof. Hopefully, we will leave all this in 2012. Happy Birthday today to my mom. I think about you often and have to remind myself of the quote,"live the life you were given, not the one you want." My mom was amazing in life and I am sure she is more amazing in heaven. Yesterday was also Madelyn's birthday. She would have been 10. Time really does fly. Thanks to God's peace that passes all understanding. At Christmas Eve service the pastor said, "when the devil reminds you of your past, remind him of his future." Seven more days here at the beach. In the words of Scott..... "Everyday is like a Christmas present."

Toes in the sand

It has been a long time since posting. We have spent fall break in Panama City Beach for piratefest and Thanksgiving in Gulf Shores. Now the elf has returned and he brought pajamas to the kiddos at the Chattanooga ChooChoo. They were so excited to see him again that they were running around the hotel room bouncing up and down. It is a great way to jumpstart the Christmas holiday with an elf tuck-in and elf workshop. This morning they will wake to find 25 wrapped children's Christmas books under the Christmas tree. A great way to cuddle up with the kiddos in the evening.