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So I have been either super busy or have just enough energy to push the remotes on the TV to change channels. But all of it has been fun. Right now, I am helping put together Brittany's Wedding - in 3 weeks and her wedding shower in 2 weeks. Not sure how we are going to get it done.....but somehow we will manage.

We were at the mall yesterday looking for dresses, etc. for Britt's wedding and Courtney was with (she is super excited to be a flower girl). While we were walking out of the mall Courtney started singing "I am a Child of God." For some reason, my first instinct was to think, "I hope she doesn't sing too loud and all these strangers turn to stare at us." And then my better side took over and I thought "Why would I care whether or not all these strangers hear a sweet little girl singing a song about being a Child of God. I should want her to sing loud enough so all these strangers hear her sing. Maybe they will feel something from her sweet little spirit!" As these thoughts were going through my head, she just sat in her stroller singing away-asking for help with a word here or there- and I couldn't have been a prouder mom. Once we were in the car, she wanted the windows rolled down so she could sing loud enough for the people who were walking to hear her. Oh to be more childlike - to have that kind of faith and courage. To be completely free in the expression of your faith.

I am a super proud mom and very grateful for her strong spirit. Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

A New Year

Christmas is over and a new year is here. What a wonderful Christmas we had. I am going to post pictures soon, however, life has been crazy trying to get back into the swing of things. Spent today re-arranging Courtney's bedroom. She wanted her bed moved and it took us all afternoon. I am not thrilled with the results, but.....I think I am going to start hitting some thrift stores for some ideas! Hoping to post before and afters soon that are amazing!(But I am not holding my breath) Almost have Christmas put away and have started running again. Ran Monday and Tuesday and took today off as a recovery day. Muscles are screaming!!!

Hunting season is over for a while. Sadly the hunters came back empty handed, however, I think they had a good time just getting to hang out and roughing it.