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Here are some of my projects from my Work in Progress kit this month
 
I made our favorites lists, like favorite Christmas movie, song, book, etc...
 
tic tac anyone?
   
 
  this album I plan to document the tradition of getting our tree on Ryan's birthday
  
Loving that Stampin up die! 

 
I have been reading the book Ordinary sparkling moments and continue to be inspired with each page I turn!
When we focus our energy towards constructing a passionate, meaningful life, we are tossing a pebble into the world, creating a beautiful ripple effect of inspiration.  When one person follows a dream, tries something new or takes a daring leap, everyone nearby feels that energy and before...

My day as I will view through my December Daily... 
Tuesday December 1st - Went to lunch with Chelsea, did some Christmas shopping, stop by Trish's house then return home and continue decorating house...
 
Wednesday December 2nd - Annual shopping day with mom and Deb!  Ran 5 miles with no ipod = torture!  Continue the decorating... 

 I started decorating for the holidays and to be honest when I first get everything out it can be quite overwhelming!  Thinking this might be my first picture for my December Daily too, so I remember the craziness!

Still not sure I like the mantle yet??? 

 lots of snowmen!

 one of my favorite decorations

 Slowly but surely I find homes for all my favorite holiday decorations...

I love Advent calendars and remember the kids having a ball with them when they were little.  As they've grown they didn't seem as interested in counting down via the advent calendar, until this year...

 
Since Chelsea and Ben will be at school for the first half of the countdown, I found the cutest Advent for Chelsea and Ben at Memory Box Calendars where I added my own descriptions to each...

I spent the entire holiday weekend running from one direction to the next, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  After enjoying our Thanksgiving with family we had many more things to accomplish!
For starters we had Chelsea home for 5 days and we really enjoyed our time with her. She and Zach both helped as we moved Joel into his new office and arranged and cleaned the other two offices.
 
 Zach...

~ If there is to be any comfort at all as we endure the loss of a child, it would be that they are never, ever, forgotten ~

Excitement has been building as the thirteenth Worldwide Candle Lighting December 13, 2009 approaches. The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have...

Thanksgiving pics for those who have been awaiting them...
 
 Chelsea, Ben and Joel were a big part in getting dinner together!



Lots of group shots!  Some of my favs!


     What a wonderful Thanksgiving we shared.  Who knew Joel and Chris would sit and watch the entire movie UP!

 
Be sure to check out my post on the work in progress blog  for the recipe to make some homemade hot cocoa?

 

 
I'm trusting that when it comes to making choices and decisions I take the high road.
I'm grateful for the family we share, the closeness we feel and the love that we have.
I'm inspired by all the blogs I find that are inspiring and empowering!