This is For You Liz....

I was telling my AMAZING friend Elizabeth on Skype this morning that we took family pictures yesterday and promised her that I would blog one of the pictures so she could see it. 

So without further ado...here it is Liz girl.

Your crazy family :) 

I LOVE YOU!!!!!

And as for the rest of you... there will be more pictures to come soon! So keep an eye out! :)

I'm. Loving. It.

Wow.
It's been a while and a half!!
I would apologize... but I think it was a good thing that I was able to have a little "blogging break". It will end up being a good thing for you all as well... I promise :) I've got some good blog posts up my sleeve!

Winterness has begun to settle itself down in our household. We've begun to pull out the good ole' books, and projects that are meant for the lazy winter days. Curling up in front of the wood stove has become routine.
Usually we would have already been out on the ice rink for a while, but weirdly enough... it hasn't been cold enough to make ice! I think this is the first time in my life that I have actually prayed for cold weather.... I wanna get me out there playing hockey!! :)

My little niece Makayla has been wonderful :) She is still the most ADORABLE baby girl ever!
 *sigh*
 I LOVE being an auntie!

Christmas has s-l-o-w-l-e-y crept up on us. Even though I've been listening to Christmas music since the middle of November... it seems to have come so fast!! I LOVE this time of the year!!!

This morning the men of our family had to do some hauling grain SUPER early this morning. They needed one more driver to bring the auger to the bin, and I got the "honors" *smile* 

It was still dark with the sun just starting to make a sliver of pink sky on the horizon as I drove. I turned the radio on and listened to Christmas music.... NOTHING like that feeling!

I always feel God so close when I get to admire His beautiful creation.

My amazing lil sis Megs decorated the house all pretty for Christmas. It is our tradition to do it on Dec. 1st (mostly because that is the soonest that we are allowed :).
Have I ever mentioned that I love Christmas time??
Wellll I do... LOTS.
I love it when we can eat supper ALL together as a family with the Christmas lights on, the big lights dimmed and Christmas music playing softly in the background.
Things just couldn't get more perfect then that!

So now that I've rattled on about all of the things that I love about this time of the year. What about you? What things are you loving right now?

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.....

Oh, the weather outside is frightful;

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go...

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Maybe someday I'll be able to sing the rest of the song :) But for now I'll leave it at that (heehee).

For some strange reason, I'm really excited about the snow falling this year!

Here in Manitoba, Canada you usually have 2 options, either you hate the snow or love the snow.

I love the snow.

I mean, how much fun is it to step outside and be the first person to put tracks in the freshly laid snow.

How much fun is it peek out the window and see little snow angels and snowmen made all over the yard.

How much fun it is to breathe in the fresh air that winter brings!
And one of my favourite things about snow and winter is that,

Our house is always so much more cozy in the winter time!

Anyhow. Our days seem to FINALLY be slowing down.... at least somewhat :) The busyness has changed from the "fall busy" to the "winter busy". For some reason the "winter busy" is so much more relaxing!
Yesterday we went to a Ernie Haas and Signature Sound concert. Our WHOLE family was able to go because everyone 18 and under was FREE!!
We did some shopping before hand, and of course whenever we go somewhere with our whole family.... well let me just say that we do not go by unnoticed! I told mom as we were leaving a store that I had forgotten how fun it was to bring ALL of us into the city! :)

The concert was GREAT! We arrived early, so we got good seats :)

Hope you all have an AMAZING weekend!!!

Am I Just Being Biased????

Or is this not one of the most ADORABLE little girls you have EVER seen????

Visit Megan's blog to see more pictures of my PERFECTLY ADORABLE little neice!!

I'm An Auntie..... Again!!!!! :)

Rebecca gave birth to this preciously adorable little girl on November 10th!!

Her name is Makayla Faith.

We are all OVERJOYED and have fallen head over heals in love with this little girl :)

Congratulations to Josh and Rebecca!!! LOVE you guys!!

Becks, now I just have 2 things to say to you.... Firstly, I was right, I told you it would be a girl! Next time you should be more willing to believe me eh? (lol)

 And secondly, the race for "the boy name" is STILL ON, and now..... I still have a fighting chance, thanks to Makayla :) 

Love you sister!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Random Pictures of Random Things

I forgot to press "publish" yesterday.... OOPS, so instead of trying to figure out words to write.... I'll just pretend that it is still Wednesday :)

I stole the cow pictures from Becks (thanks Becky... what would I do without you!!)

Happy Birthday Andrew!!

2 years ago today, our little miracle Andy was born. 

Being an Auntie has been one of the greatest experiences that I have had (in my ahem... young life :). 

I love Andy to bits and pieces and I am overflowing with gratefulness to God for allowing us to keep this precious one.

Have a very happy birthday little buddy! Your Auntie Jenny loves you VERY much!

Megan made this video a couple of months after Andy came home. Whenever I watch it, I'm in awe of what God has brought Josh, Becka and Andrew through. I thought I'd share it with you all.

Make a video - it's fun, easy and free!
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