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The Christmas Story

with The Bruton Family

King of Glory

Christmas at Church

Walking in the Blessing

Leslie

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

What a wonderful time of the year. Celebrating the birth of our Savior and King! No other Holiday can compare. I love having two weeks off of school to spend with my family and just be together.

Our Christmas was really stretched out over the last week and a half. Despite the fact that we were on a tighter budget this year; I would have to say that this was the most enjoyable and peaceful Christmas we have ever had and I am sure they will only get better.

Over the next week I will try to post pictures from all of our Christmas Gatherings.

I hope your families also had a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and I wish you all a Prosperous, Blessed New Year!

We have a HAM in the house.

Trying to take the perfect picture for our Christmas Card.

My Nanny and Papa are back from Hawaii! Look what they brought me.

Denim's Christmas Party at school.

Thanksgiving...at the Deer Lease????

Ok...So I wasn't too sure about Thanksgiving at the lease with the whole family. My first thought was "How are we going to do the food, the kids, the camper?" I wanted my week off to be relaxing and peaceful and that wasn't what I had in mind. But..you know what? It was!!! It was absolutely great! Since I was off all week; we headed out first thing Monday morning but the rest of the group didn't get down until Tuesday evening. We had a huge Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday with all the fixins: turkey (wild), dressing, cranberry sauce, and lots of desserts. My mom did an awesome job cooking the food. She prepared some of it at home, but she turned the little gas grill at the lease into an oven and a griddle to get it all done. The "Do-It Fairy" strikes again.

We got up Thursday morning and hung out a bit and then me and the girls left Chad and Dalton so we could get back for Christmas shopping. I also made it back in time to have Thanksgiving at Chad's aunts house. It was alot of fun and a relaxing, peaceful evening of football. Of course, the morning after I left Dalton got an 8 point. He was so excited and I missed it. Maybe next time.

Early, early, early Friday morning Jennifer and I hit the stores. I really didn't get much, but what I did get I saved a bundle on. Jennifer, on the other hand, marked names off her list all day long. All I really have left is my kids, Chad, and my parents. I had bought for all of my nieces and nephews a few months ago. Those have been wrapped and under the tree for a couple of weeks now. So, I am good to go and ready for Christmas.

I plan on letting the peace that surrounded us on Thanksgiving to flow from now on. No Stress. No Drama. Just being Happy Being Together.

"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." Psalms 100:4

I am so blessed to have been given this amazing family and so thankful to have Godly parents to teach us Faith, Love, and Joy! I am also Thankful for my extraordinary husband and the miracle God is doing in our lives. We have loved each other for almost 20 years, but never as deeply as we do right now. And my beautiful children....What a gift they are. I just prayer I can give them everything my parents have given me.

YES!! IT'S THE WEEKEND!!!!

Well, Chad is gone to the deer lease tonight; so the kids and I our hanging out around the house. The t.v. is on Disney and I am on the computer. We are just spending the night relaxing. Which, this may change tomorrow.

They are really wanting to get the house decorated for Christmas. We haven't even got to Thanksgiving yet. The kids heard me counting how much time we have and how many weekends we are going to be busy or gone. I may have to let them win this one. If I am going to get the house decorated and what little shopping I am doing this year done by the time Christmas break starts; then I might need to do it tomorrow.

This week has been a long, hard one at school and home. I am really glad it is over. It can only get better and I won't accept anything less. "The Lord perfects that which concerns me."Psalms 138:8

We did get in a little fun this week. Tuesday night Caitlyn had a program at school, "Spotlight on Texas." It was really cute. Of course, she got to sing a bunch of songs, but she also got to line dance. She really loved it and she looked just B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! Thursday I had a PTA program at school and my class performed the play "The First Thanksgiving." It was adorable and holiday programs always seem to get you the festive mood.

I also got the kids all signed up for basketball. YEAH!!! We all just love it. It is so fun to watch them play, even if I get a little over excited or..upset may be a better word. It's really hard to sit on the sidelines and watch when you have a coaches heart. My life is just a little too full right now, especially with a 3 year old, to step up for that. I'm getting ready though.

I guess I need to wind down. Just remember...You are forgiven and you are loved.

"You will keep in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You." Isaiah 26:3 Be Blessed

Hallelujah Night Fun!!!!

Every year on Halloween our church, New Life Church, has Hallelujah Night at Covenant Ranch. It is kind of like a carnival with games, jumpy houses, 4-wheeler and horse rides, and a petting zoo. It is always a nice, peaceful, safe evening. And all the children in the community really seem to love it. Besides the concession stand, everything is FREE to everyone!

When we got there, the kids went running. I caught one or two glimpses of Dalton the whole night and I think I only saw Caitlyn when we got in the car to leave. Of course, Denim is a little young to just run around on her own, but she sure tried.

My whole family was there and Chad's mom, Sheryl, and Frank also came out. They brought our neice McKenna with them. She was dressed up like a Strawberry Fairy. Dalton and Caitlyn decided they were too old to dress up this year, but my princess Denim was the fairest of them all....Cinderella.

Enjoy all the pics...I also added in a few from our trip to the Pumpkin Patch.

Patti,Chad's aunt, since this adorable picture of her granddaughter McKayla.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BABY!!!!!

Happy Birthday Denim!!! We know you had a great time. We hear about it every day and we love every minute of it.

Denim was a little bit confused about her birthday being one day, taking cupcakes to school a different day, and having her party even on another day. But....I don't think she really minded because she was getting attention from everywhere.

Ready For Deer Season???

Chad and I and the kids left out of here Friday afternoon headed to the DeerLease. The lease is somewhere between Breckenridge and Graham. It should take about 3 hours, but I am pretty sure it took us about 5. Between a stop to eat, one to get parts for trailer, and a couple of potty breaks; the time adds up quickly. After week got there we had a great time, despite the fact that we should have driven a 4WD and not my Yukon. Along with the amazing chilly weather, came nothing but wet and muddy roads. So, we found are selves a little sad at having to drive my car through that stuff. It really wasn't that bad. We just had one little incident, butChad probably won't listen to his 12 year old again, though. Chad thought the weather was perfect for the season, but I found it a little too chilly. I survived though. I just bundled everyone up like we were going skiing or something and we played, worked, rested, and had a blast. Dalton was really excited: first about deer season fixing to start and then because I went along. As I was sitting by the fire, he walked off and whispered to his dad , "I think she's gettin use to this." Maybe I will go a little more this year?........or maybe not? I kind of like having the time with just me and the girls to do girl stuff. We'll see.



















Ok, I have been receiving this Full Moon on a regular basis by email so I had to make sure I got everyone that took a look!!!!!