A White Thanksgiving!

Its been a rough 3 days. A huge snowstorm came through our area, and shut down the county for a few days, leaving us with no power. I have to admit that I wasn't the most friendly of the bunch at times... but it was actually an interesting way to start the holidays.... we all got to spend A LOT of time together, with none of the distractions that usually get in the way like computers, TVs, work or anything else. Learned how to play gin rummy too! I am excited to say that it did spark a my light up for a new adventure... I'm not sure what kind or when but I'm searching now! Not sure if it was being couped up for so long, or having make do with now electricity, but now I have the itch. Haha, any ideas are welcome!!
Just in time to begin baking for Thanksgiving, our electricity came back on. We made our way over to the city to spend the day with family and had such  a fun time! Our traditional game of pictionary ended with a victory for the girls!!! YAY! Haha, I think this is the first time in like 5 years or something, so you can bet that we will gloat till we're blue in the face all year long! ;)
My little sister and I put our game faces on the next morning to face the stampede of shoppers at the stores... only to find that getting to the stores at 4:30 am, means that you're late! Yup, not early enough. We caught a few deals still, but most of it was wiped out by the time we charged the isles. Ellie however, left the house as soon as we got home (11:45pm on Thanksgiving) and was completely finished with her shopping and in bed by 6:30 am Friday morning. Lol, I don't know how she did it. I bow down to her. ;)
So excited that along with the Turkey and mashed potatoes that come on Thanksgiving, the Christmas music comes out and (a few) lights start to be hung outside! Christmas lights are my favorite! Here's to hoping the season will last a while this year!

"Baby It's Cold Outside"-Dean Martin

Andrew Peterson - Dancing in the Minefields

It's almost Thanksgiving?!! I can't believe it. The hardest year I've ever had is almost over... I feel like a weight should be lifted off of my shoulders come December 31st; but I'm not positive that's how it works. Haha, It has gotten easier though. Each day things ease up a bit, and go by a little quicker. Still trying to figure out how to fill up my spare time. Never thought I would have to work at finding things to do, lol, but I am. It's actually been really nice having such a wide open schedule. I've been able to catch up with people I haven't had a chance to spend time with in awhile, and am feeling fully human again.With the holidays racing around the corner, the gaps between being busy have been closing in. I think I will have a chance to start the new year in a whole different gear this year, and am so excited to see what things will pop up... 2010 still has a while left to it, but I have to say... I wont miss it too much. Definitely welcoming 2011 with open arms!

Also... Andrew Peterson= such a great recommendation, Karri!! I love him!  :)

Tobymac - Hold On

I really love the message that this song carries. Hold on. God can take us so much farther than we ever could walking by ourselves. My 21st year has definitely started out by leaving an impression, and the only comfort I have found these past three weeks, is that God is in control. All I have to do is close my eyes, and He gets to do all the rest!! I am relearning (once again) how important constant communication with God is throughout the day. Sometimes that communication swings like it's on a pendulum.. --Constant one day, when things are rough, and nearly non-existent the next when things have calmed. In our world today, we stay in CONSTANT communication with everyone around us, and thousands of miles away... so why, is it so hard to stay in communication with someone whose reception is always clear?

Lord God, I come to you tonight asking for You to watch over my friend. Heal her, and help us all to draw near to You for strength and guidence in understanding.