Christmas

CHRISTMAS!

It has come and gone...I really don't like Christmas leaving. All this anticipation of it coming and everyone is so excited...and then when it comes the day goes by SO fast! As fast as it went by I had such a great day! Stockings are always so much fun, it's the first thing we do when we wake up :) The little things that are in those stockings are so special and fun. Another special thing is that my Mom made each and everyone of our stockings! Since Lauren has now joined our family Mom made one for her too. She made sure to tell us that she is not making any stockings for the grand kids :D My Aunt and Uncle came in from Houston and my Grandma came in from town. They came in the morning and stayed till the evening! One of our Christmas traditions is that we have Coffee cake for breakfast. If you haven't had coffee cake you are missing out on A LOT. It's the best cake ever!The next thing on the list was opening presents! You know, getting presents is so much fun but seeing people open their presents is even better! Our family does a little gift exchange called "Secret Santa." We put everybody's names in a hat and everyone picks from it. The person you have is the person you buy a present for but shhhhh it's a secret, well it's suppose to be. I love doing this! It is SO much fun to see everyone give to their secret person. And to see what everyone gave each other is the best thing to see! Well after presents we watched Holiday Inn. One of our Christmas movies that we always watch during the holidays! Did I mention that we gave our Mom a 37" flat screen TV? It's awesome and she loves it :) The whole family sat around the TV to watch the movie. We laughed and made comments together, so much fun! Another meal was in store! It was SO amazing. The menu was: Steak, Caleb's amazing ribs, twice baked potato's, cream corn, salad, and rolls. It was delicious! After the meal was done we were all full and ready to rest. So we rested a little but then we got out the Wii which our other Uncle and Aunt gave to us earlier in the week. We took turns in playing but everyone was there laughing and having a good time. Even the adults played! It was great. It came to be about 5:00 p.m. when everyone decided it was time to head out.

This Christmas I feel like I've been given so much. I've realized how blessed I am to have such a wonderful, giving, and loving family :)

God Bless,

Grace Anne

These are Leah's AwEsOmE new converse that she got for Christmas. I had fun taking pictures of them :)

Little Sisters!

There are some adorable pictures here, and what makes them adorable are the two cutest little girls! I say little and now think...wow they are growing up fast! :O I took these at my Aunt and Uncle's house in Houston at Thanksgiving time. I hope you enjoy them :)

God Bless,

Grace Anne

Their awesome model pose!!

I love how they are both laughing :D

Leah just had to pop in on one of them :)

HA! Abigail's face is hilarious!

Christmas is Here!!

6 days till Christmas!!!! Are you kidding me?!?! It's been a crazy month for me. Speech and Debate tournament, piano recital, ballet recital, finishing up school, Christmas shopping, and having a party, the best out of all of these!

But as always I've had the greatest time :) Here are some pictures that I have taken over the past month. It's been fun! I still can't believe Christmas is really a week...less than a week away!! I hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday season!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

God Bless,

Grace Anne

Power

"For he that does good, having the power to do evil, deserves praise not only for the good which he performs, but for the evil which he forbears." Ivanhoe, Sir Walter Scott

I know I have been putting up quotes lately but I've been finding some great ones :) Hope they are encouraging!

God Bless,

Grace Anne

Responsible

President James Garfield- “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, brace and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities to represent them in the national legislature. If the next centennial does not find us a great nation…it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces.”

Welcome Home

I recently learned that at airports across America, wherever thousands of troops are returning home to American soil, a group called Operation Welcome Home a Hero, is doing just that. They are honoring those who deserve our honor by giving these returning soldiers a hero’s welcome. What began at Dallas Fort Worth airport in Texas has also spread to Atlanta, Georgia, and Bangor, Maine. As troops return, they are greeted by the cheers of hundreds of Americans gathered in their honor. A victory line is formed that the troops walk through and rarely a dry eye can be found. This happens almost every single day of the year. You may not be able to come out and join them, but the next time you see an American soldier, walk over and shake their hand. Let them know how much their personal sacrifice is appreciated and that many in America are praying for their safety. They will be honored, and it will bless your day as well!

~ Freedom’s Frame by: Rick Green

College Plus vs. Vision Forum

On November 21st College Plus went against Vision Forum in a FOOTBALL game! It was so much fun.
We yelled, and screamed, and cheered, and pretty much had no voice at the end of the game.
In the pictures you will notice that they are not wearing pads, you will also notice that they are
tackling each other. All these guys were playing tackle football with no pads!
No one got tremendously hurt...thankfully!
Oh, I bet you're wondering who won. Well....College Plus WON the game!!! 22-18 was the score.

Overall it was very exciting!!!!
I hope you enjoy these pictures!
God Bless,
Grace Anne

That's my brother! :D