End of the Year Review

 

Here is how we started out the New Year last January. We had no idea that in just a few weeks, Kyle would have his accident. He's doing very well, and we are thankful to God for his many mercies.

A good part of this year I have spent putting my house back together after the addition for my parents got finished just before Thanksgiving last year.

Tim's business was very busy this year and we again give thanks to God! It has allowed us to save up to do a major project that will be starting January 6th, and allowed us to give to people with needs. This economy is tough.

Our kids continue to be a source of joy to us, all adults now. We've taken advantage of every opportunity to spend time together with extended family too, and it's been great.

This year our family grew by two great nieces, and a grandson!

We were blessed to attend two weddings, a family one and a friends who are like family one!

We hired out the drywall work that needed to be done, and then Tim painted the living room, dining space, and hallway. Then he moved on to the garage!

I got to go to tea several times this year, and had friends over for a tea and movie afternoon at my house.

We experienced the aurora borealis for the first time! 

We had perfect weather for our annual Fall Fest, 

rode the train in Jim Thorpe,

and enjoyed a lovely autumn season.

Christmas has been lovely

and we are looking forward to the New Year.

We never know what a day will bring let alone a year, but we know we can trust in God to be with us. He is faithful and true.

We have New Year's Eve tomorrow, our daughter's birthday on New Year's Day, then our 37th anniversary on the 2nd. Lots to celebrate.

Happy New Year, friends!

Information Friday

 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We really enjoyed this season. I didn't do a lot of special baking, I didn't host a big tea, but I celebrated in many ways, and we loved having time with family and friends. The photo above is from last year, and I think I may need to pull out my silver for the rest of winter decor!

There is a feud happening on X and it involves Laura Loomer and Elon Musk. I'm just watching it and paying attention to how it plays out. Jessica from House Inhabit is on it.

Let's see how this works out.

Joe and Jill are vacationing again.

The citizen of the UK have had enough of their usual 'conservative' party. Trump reformed the Republican party but in many ways it is like a new party.

Horrific! This was how things would have become here in the US if Trump hadn't won the election.

Do you think the Obama's will come to this inaugural? What about the Bushes? The Clinton's? Joe says he and Jill will be there.

I can't wait to watch the inauguration and all of the celebrations. But, I'm more interested in what he will do as far as J6 prisoners, and so much more! 24 days to go!

Have a great weekend!

Happy Christmas Adam!

 

We had a lovely Christmas service yesterday at church. Then we took the girls home, we came home and I made Monte Christo sandwiches for lunch. 

After lunch we put up the big screen and watched the second How To Train Your Dragon movie. 

We got some snow on Friday and due to cold temps it is still around!

We've had sunshiny days though, and the snow is going away. 

Tomorrow, is our annual lunch out for Tim's birthday! Since he is a Christmas Eve baby, we always celebrate him for the first half of the day. We go to a restaurant that is not very crowded on Christmas Eve, and invite lots of friends and family to join us. It's the kind of place kids can get up and move around and put quarters in the machines. (Fuddruckers) Everyone is happy there. We buy the desserts for everyone, Tim and Nate go next door for coffees (Fudd's doesn't sell coffee) and we hang out for hours! It's a highlight of our year!

Then home, and in the evening we do stockings. 

These are the plans we make and some years things just don't work out. Maybe there is illness, or a choice made to do something different than our traditions. It's okay. Tim and I hold these things loosely. There might be a year when he and I decide to go to Tennessee for Christmas with our daughter's family. 

Christmas is the same whether we are with family or friends, because we are celebrating the ONE who came. Without his coming there is no resurrection, no hope of eternity with the Lord.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

The Light of the World has come!

Information Friday

Here is an old blog photo of one of my nativities. It's why we celebrate the season! Jesus' Advent. He came into the world to save us.

Most of my information today is about the CR. There is supposed to be a vote on it again this morning.

Meanwhile Biden DOJ still prosecuting people who were at the Capitol on J6.

Hang in there, friends!

I'll be back on Monday!