Christmas, Memories, and Traditions

Yes, I have been an absent blogger as of late....With Christmas, the flu bug 2 times in December and fun family activities its hard to fit it all in. Please enjoy some fun pictures of what we have done in the past month! We went to Duluth for a weekend with the Ginn's (my parents, bro, sis, and kiddos), we had many Christmas celebrations and fun new toys such as a Radio Flyer Trike and a Basketball hoop. It was a great time of year as we continued the many traditions we already have and made many more memories! Addy got to participate in the Carlson Christmas Pageant as an angel, enjoyed the Christmas story read to her by both her grandpas and wore a dress that I did when I was two made by my Aunt Shirley.
Hope you all had a wonderful CHRISTmas Season and enjoyed fun traditions and great memories!.

My 6 Rocks

You may be wondering with the title of this post why I am talking about rock's....well I have 6 of them in my life. They are strong and solid. They are the 6 most important men in my life.

Recently both my father in law and grandpa have been diagnosed with cancer. It hasn't been an easy thing for our family. I have definitely had moments that I feel hopeless. I have wondered why God would let this happen to such amazing men of God. But these men keep reminding me that God has a plan and his will is done in each situation. Each of these men remind me that we find our hope in God.

Today I am thankful for these 6 men that are in my life. I want to just share something special about each of them...

Rock 1---My husband.... he works hard each day for his family, to provide, allow me to stay home with our daughter. He loves the Lord with all his heart and you see it in each step he takes. He is an amazing father, husband and friend. I love his sweet kisses before he leaves for work. I adore him. I am his wifey...

Rock 2: My dad (Ron)....He is a strong man. He encourages and is always there. Each step he takes you see Jesus. He loves his family. His heart is so caring. I am his leedy-do, I am his daughter.

Rock 3: My other dad (Charlie)....He is a leader... his heart is so giving...he always puts others before himself...He gives so much to others of his time...He is strong and courageous. His faith is inspiring. I am his Rosie, I am his daughter.

Rock 4: My brother (Scott)....He has a heart for people. He gives of his time. He is a great dad and husband. Each day he is apart of a ministry that changes young children's lives. I am his sister.

Rock 5: My other brother (David)...He is a man of character and integrity....he loves and adores his wife and daughter...he works hard for his family so that Katie can stay home with sweet Ellie. He is faithful in being in the Word. I am his sister.

Rock 6: My grandpa....he is quiet but bold... he loves the Lord with all his heart...his hugs and smile are contagious....he always can make you laugh...he is the legacy of our family. I am his granddaughter.


These 6 men have something in common: Christ... Each day these men wake up and show the Love of Christ and spread that to all those around them.

I am who I am today because of these men. I am so blessed to be in their lives and honored to call them my rocks!

Proverbs 27:17: As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another

The Helper

This Thanksgiving I am so thankful for the wonderful blessings God has given me. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for my husband, daughter, family, and friends and of course I can't leave out the dogs :)

We are so excited to be celebrating with both my family and Ben's family tomorrow. We are looking forward to great fellowship and great food.

Now onto the good stuff...there has been a little helper that has over taken our house lately even while being sick...She has become such a young lady and I thank the Lord each day I have with her.

Many blessings to each of you this Thanksgiving and remember to make sure that we give thanks the Lord for the many blessings we have, as without him we wouldn't have any of it.

Psalm 100
"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."

First Time Out- - - The Lady Bug Girl

Addy made quite a few stops for her first Halloween: First to the hospital to visit Papa Charlie, then to Grandpa Ron and Grandma Dana's, then a walk around their neighborhood and even handed out some candy....then to Nana Paxson's for our last stop. All in all a great first night out with our lady bug girl.

Fun Family Photo Shoot

We were so thankful this year to have my mom take pictures of us for our Christmas card/gifts. We try to always do this each year. We had some fun taking them. Please enjoy! Sorry it took us so long to get them up but we have had a lot on our plate the past weeks.

Thanks mom for your time.... Little Addy didn't want to put her doll down so it looks like we have a 4th family member.