Cocoa Beach Florida

We planned a trip to be together the day my mom passed away. I wanted my family together. We used her money, we started planning, booking flights, finding a place to stay, deciding on activities. 

The first thing I did was run out to the beach...it was in the back yard...and look at the waves with a full moon. This was such a blessing.  It was the hand of God. What a beautiful world He created.  

We so enjoyed our beach time.

We Picked up 100's of shells, went for walks, dug holes,  went in the water. 

I love a shell in my pocket and sand in my toes. 

Merry Christmas

We spent Christmas with my daughter in Kuna. We had a lovely time.

It may look warm, but it was cold. 

This dog is so photogenic. 

My favorite present was that Wes found this  earing.  I lost it this summer. It was one I took from my mom. I knew it was in the house. 

On Christmas eve Scott had an impromptu 

Christmas concert. We have always invited the rest of the family.

I gave them a Facebook video call and they answered. It touched my heart. 

I just want to finish this post with a testimoy of Jesus Christ. My thoughts are that He loves us and expects us to love each other.  

Happy Birthday Jesus. 

Christmas in an Elementary School

We decorated one cookie each. I heard

things like...this is the best day. 

We walked to the District Office to spread Christmas cheer. It's 2 and 1/2 blocks. They loved it. 

I was babysitting in the office so the secretary could go watch her son sing.. I found Santa in the Pricipal's office. She is his daughter after all. 

All is calm...my alarms turned off...peace in my house...sewing machine warmed up

Happy Christmas 

Memory Tree

I realized how much I counted on my mom to encourage me to put up a the tree. 

Teachers are so busy this time of year. Testing...grading tests...putting in grades...making that silly ornament to send home...it can be very stressful. 

I was happy to have Wes's this year. I realized that his memories are not mine. He has forgotten or, honestly, never cared about some ornaments. Almost every ornament is a memory for me. 

Many were given to me by my mom. She loved getting out all the Christmas decorations.  She was so happy when we found a place for all of it last year in her little place. 

We also went to Spencer and Callies. I needed some help with a few things. Some of them were school related. They celebrate Hanukkah as part of Spencer's ancestors. I love to light the Manohar. We had beef and latkas. I love the festival of lights. 

May you find the light.

Snow

We had snow on Thanksgiving.

And the next day. 

It was so much. 

After day three it was nice to see the sun. 

But it stayed with the cold temperatures.  And then, we got some more. 

Lessons I learn from snow. 

How quick the Seasons change. 

We have to keep moving on with life despite the mess. 

And things that are pretty are not always good.

Let it be a snow day.