Just a little glimpse of my Christmas with the fam... (embedded video)
I'm never eating again.... :)
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas
(Rss readers..there's a video embedded - you'll have to go to the actual blog to see)
I couldn't have said it better myself, Linus.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
JW
I couldn't have said it better myself, Linus.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
JW
Friday, December 21, 2007
Christmas Top 10
I can't believe that Christmas is already almost here! The fun and the festivities have flown by in a flash...it's been so exhausting, but I love it! In Letterman fashion, I thought I would list my top 10 reasons I enjoyed the holiday season this year:
10. It IS possible to start listening to Christmas music after Halloween and not get sick of it.
9. Getting up at 3am to go shopping with my sisters and cousin the day after Thanksgiving is the MOST fun a girl can have while running on no sleep and caffeine.
8. Elf is just as funny the 7th time watching it in one month as the first time.
7. One can never eat too many Christmas cookies.
6. Picking out a real tree in the freezing cold with friends is always fun. (even if I do cut off tooooo much rope, Leah. haha)
5. It is actually possible to attend 14 Christmas parties in one month and still go to work occasionally. ;)
4. Classic Christmas movie night every Sunday = fun childhood reminiscing. (PS...you'll shoot your eye out!)
3. Staying up all hours of the night with my high school girls and eating cake an waffles for breakfast. Enough said.
2. Spending priceless time with family and friends always warms my heart.
1. Remembering the REAL reason we celebrate the season in the first place.
Merry Christmas friends!
10. It IS possible to start listening to Christmas music after Halloween and not get sick of it.
9. Getting up at 3am to go shopping with my sisters and cousin the day after Thanksgiving is the MOST fun a girl can have while running on no sleep and caffeine.
8. Elf is just as funny the 7th time watching it in one month as the first time.
7. One can never eat too many Christmas cookies.
6. Picking out a real tree in the freezing cold with friends is always fun. (even if I do cut off tooooo much rope, Leah. haha)
5. It is actually possible to attend 14 Christmas parties in one month and still go to work occasionally. ;)
4. Classic Christmas movie night every Sunday = fun childhood reminiscing. (PS...you'll shoot your eye out!)
3. Staying up all hours of the night with my high school girls and eating cake an waffles for breakfast. Enough said.
2. Spending priceless time with family and friends always warms my heart.
1. Remembering the REAL reason we celebrate the season in the first place.
Merry Christmas friends!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Price check on aisle 2...
Ok, so I apologize in advance for the content of this post...it's written for my girls who understand where i'm coming from. Gentlemen, if you tend to get a little queazy at the mention of certain "girlie issues," you can just stop reading this post right now - I wont be offended. Otherwise, read at your own risk...
This afternoon as I ran a few errands, I made a quick stop at my neighborhood Publix to pick up a few necessities. You know, those "necessities" that we women only have to purchase once a month. At age 27, one would think I would be over it by now, but for some reason I still find it incredibly awkward to purchase said items from someone of the male persuasion. Alas, to avoid such awkwardness I opted to head towards the U-Scan. I ring it up, I bag it up - it's the perfect solution. Well, almost...
As I proceed with scanning my purchases, I hastily avoid the awkward stares from the high school-age boy who is "supervising" the U-Scan lanes. And wouldn't you know it, but there is ONE item in my basket that just absolutely refuses to scan. Yep. Lovely.
As I see him head over to my register, I refuse to make eye contact...I furiously try to scan my purchase so I can just put it in the bag and move along, but nooo...he walks right up and takes it out of my hand! Now i'm utterly mortified. And now the guy at the U-Scan lane next to me has stopped what he is doing to look and see what it is that the cashier is trying to ring up for me. Even better.
Where's the guy in the Dr. Pepper commercial when you need him??
This afternoon as I ran a few errands, I made a quick stop at my neighborhood Publix to pick up a few necessities. You know, those "necessities" that we women only have to purchase once a month. At age 27, one would think I would be over it by now, but for some reason I still find it incredibly awkward to purchase said items from someone of the male persuasion. Alas, to avoid such awkwardness I opted to head towards the U-Scan. I ring it up, I bag it up - it's the perfect solution. Well, almost...
As I proceed with scanning my purchases, I hastily avoid the awkward stares from the high school-age boy who is "supervising" the U-Scan lanes. And wouldn't you know it, but there is ONE item in my basket that just absolutely refuses to scan. Yep. Lovely.
As I see him head over to my register, I refuse to make eye contact...I furiously try to scan my purchase so I can just put it in the bag and move along, but nooo...he walks right up and takes it out of my hand! Now i'm utterly mortified. And now the guy at the U-Scan lane next to me has stopped what he is doing to look and see what it is that the cashier is trying to ring up for me. Even better.
Where's the guy in the Dr. Pepper commercial when you need him??
Worth: Songs of Hope
Since 7|22 isn't meeting tomorrow night, what do you have planned? Nothing you say? Well you do now!!
Come join us at Andrews Upstairs tomorrow night at 7pm to hear great Christmas music for a worthy cause. The Romania mission trip team from Buckhead Church came together and made a CD of 10 original Christmas songs as a means of response for how God broke their hearts for the people of Romania. Here's a little exerpt from their invite:
"Our GlobalX team recently returned home completely wrecked from our experience there...not quite sure what God wanted us to do with what we saw, what we felt, and what we did. God has broken us for the loss of life in Romania, and so we respond. We respond by singing songs of life. Songs of children. Songs of praise. Songs of celebration. Songs of worth. Songs of hope.
And we want to invite you on journey with us into one of the most special moments of our time in Romania. It was the day we spent at Estera (Esther - for such a time is this)...a crisis pregnancy center founded by Rodica, the wife of the pastor we partner with in Romania. It was a day that we will never forget. We are changed forever. What we will share is an amazing story of God's story - the worth and value he places on every single life. Every Life."
The cost is $20 at the door, and it includes a free CD...with all proceeds directly benefitting the Estera Foundation in Timisoara, Romania. So come on out and join us for some holiday cheer and help those in need.
Click here for more info - Worth: Songs of Hope
Come join us at Andrews Upstairs tomorrow night at 7pm to hear great Christmas music for a worthy cause. The Romania mission trip team from Buckhead Church came together and made a CD of 10 original Christmas songs as a means of response for how God broke their hearts for the people of Romania. Here's a little exerpt from their invite:
"Our GlobalX team recently returned home completely wrecked from our experience there...not quite sure what God wanted us to do with what we saw, what we felt, and what we did. God has broken us for the loss of life in Romania, and so we respond. We respond by singing songs of life. Songs of children. Songs of praise. Songs of celebration. Songs of worth. Songs of hope.
And we want to invite you on journey with us into one of the most special moments of our time in Romania. It was the day we spent at Estera (Esther - for such a time is this)...a crisis pregnancy center founded by Rodica, the wife of the pastor we partner with in Romania. It was a day that we will never forget. We are changed forever. What we will share is an amazing story of God's story - the worth and value he places on every single life. Every Life."
The cost is $20 at the door, and it includes a free CD...with all proceeds directly benefitting the Estera Foundation in Timisoara, Romania. So come on out and join us for some holiday cheer and help those in need.
Click here for more info - Worth: Songs of Hope
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
More Than Enough
In an all too often "gimme-gimme" and "buy me-buy me" time of year where marketing geniuses emphasize that our Christmas is not complete without "the perfect gift" and "that special someone" to kiss under the mistletoe...it's easy to get caught up in the mindset that we are missing something. I'll admit that it does get a little daunting sometimes to RSVP for "party of one" to invite after invite for an entire month. And the shopping malls with their super sales make it hard for a shopaholic like me to resist.
But I constantly must remind myself that these "necessities" are of this world...and I am not. There is nothing I need that God will not provide, on His time and His terms. Although I can only see the small picture, I choose to trust in an all-knowing God who knows the WHOLE story, and who knows the desires of my heart. To quote John Piper, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisified in Him."
Lord, it is my prayer that no matter what this world tempts me with - I will always find my fulfillment in you alone.
All of You is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough
More than all I want, more than all I need
You are more than enough for me
More than all I know, more than all I can see
YOU are more than enough for ME.
"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Psalm 37:4
But I constantly must remind myself that these "necessities" are of this world...and I am not. There is nothing I need that God will not provide, on His time and His terms. Although I can only see the small picture, I choose to trust in an all-knowing God who knows the WHOLE story, and who knows the desires of my heart. To quote John Piper, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisified in Him."
Lord, it is my prayer that no matter what this world tempts me with - I will always find my fulfillment in you alone.
All of You is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough
More than all I want, more than all I need
You are more than enough for me
More than all I know, more than all I can see
YOU are more than enough for ME.
"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Psalm 37:4
Monday, December 03, 2007
Monday morning distraction
So, I opened my inbox this morning and got a cool email from a friend that says "God is really big, just in case you forgot" with this picture attached....
Amazing.
Thanks for the reminder, Matt.
"Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much! Who decided on its size? Certainly you'll know that! Who came up with the blueprints and measurements? How was its foundation poured,and who set the cornerstone, while the morning stars sang in chorus and all the angels shouted praise? And who took charge of the ocean when it gushed forth like a baby from the womb? That was me! I wrapped it in soft clouds, and tucked it in safely at night."
Job 38:3-9 (MSG)
little me. BIG HIM.
Amazing.
Thanks for the reminder, Matt.
"Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much! Who decided on its size? Certainly you'll know that! Who came up with the blueprints and measurements? How was its foundation poured,and who set the cornerstone, while the morning stars sang in chorus and all the angels shouted praise? And who took charge of the ocean when it gushed forth like a baby from the womb? That was me! I wrapped it in soft clouds, and tucked it in safely at night."
Job 38:3-9 (MSG)
little me. BIG HIM.
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