1 hour till 2008

I wish I could say that I was writing from New York, and that I was going to be at the biggest countdown for the new year. But I am not. One of these years I would love to be there. BUT I did submit my wish to the New York Times and when they drop all the confetti, mine will be on there. (that is what they told me anyways). And no, I cant tell you what I wished for, cause then it might not come true!

So this year has had so many changes for me. It has been full of many blessings. Many challenges. Times of growth. Times of waiting and listening to the still small voice of our heavenly father. I have learned to take the answer yes and no. Times of trials and victories. I have learned a lot about friendship and family. I have learned to trust even more in our Lord. I would like to say that I have learned to be more patient. I am thankful for this year. AND I am looking forward to 2008 and all that it has in store for me and my family. My motto for the the new year is “No Regrets and live life to its fullest!”

Baby it’s cold outside!

Wow, can you believe Christmas is all over with? It was so quick for us. I think partly because we had so much going on. The kids had a wonderful Christmas. We read the Christmas story Christmas morning and then we also have the tradition of reading The Crippled Lamb every year. The kids got lots of gifts and were all thankful. My mom got me some nice earrings, and I got a cool new apron from my sister, and some new workout stuff from my other sister. Today Tony’s family comes in. So I have been busy getting the house ready and baking some goodies. They will be here till Monday. We are planning on installing a new garage door opener while they are here. It never stops in our household. We are always doing something! I am planning on buying some curtains for our room. We have not had any for a year now, and I think it is time. Tony says it will just make me want to stay in bed longer in the mornings. And it probably will. I am not a morning person. I am more a night owl.

Okay my eldest needs me…he is still recovering from surgery. And he had a long night last night! I think I need a nap too.

Merry Christmas…

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas Day.

Surgery and wood floors…

So my son had his tonsils and adenoids out today. We are also installing wood floors throughout our house. IT is a mess at the Evans house. There is stuff everywhere. Thankfully I have some good friends that have very generously taken on my other 3 kids to help us out. So thank you Bruce, [...]

ONLY 8 More Days

Can you believe it….8 MORE DAYS….I have so much shopping to do. Gift to wrap. Cookies to bake. Oh and I have not even sent off my Christmas cards yet….sigh….A house to get cleaned for all the company. Children’s Programs to attend. Lights to go see late at night with the kids. Knitting to do. [...]

My favorite Ornaments…

So here are a few of my favorite ornaments that we hang each year on our tree:
Now what would an Evans Tree be without an Starbuck’s Ornament…

Growing up my mom collected angels for me. I am guessing it was because I was such an angel Here is one of the first ones she [...]

Great Quote…

The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. This is the quote that I read today. Is that not so true. It kind of hit me like a ton of bricks actually. It is something that I knew, but have not thought about lately. God [...]

Please Give me a Break

So my prayer today was, “Lord, please just give me a breather…my kids have been so sick. And I am so tired and frustrated.” Off to work I went and within about 3 hours someone said, “Heidi you better come and see Kaitlyn’s ear” It was just oozing infection. Thankfully I work close to her [...]

Marathon here I come

Okay yesterday I had the opportunity to go watch my friend run her 3rd marathon. And I am so motivated now. And she did such an awesome job. I was so stinkin proud of her…..26.2 miles is long RUN. I am aiming to run the half marathon in May and then the full marathon in [...]

I have Elfed Myself!!!

If you Click on this link you can see the video of me and my husband dressed as elves!!! It is pretty funny!
Enjoy and if you want to do one too go to www.elfyourself.com