Some Fun Vintage Pics of the Girls

I was wanting to make some New Years cards to send out to all our friends in the beginning of the year. So I got my little gals together in their matching vintage Christmas outfits, and here is what we got:)

Notice the lack of curl on one side of Kallista's head. That was due to the great fun that they had with Daddy out in the snow earlier that day. But I would rather them enjoy each fun and memorable moment with Daddy than to simply go through life only focused on the "perfect picture":)

Thanksgiving, a Gateway into the heart of Christmas.

Thanksgiving is such a perfect time to draw our focus away from the hectic pace of life to a measure of calm. A place where like Mary, we can pour out our thankfulness at the feet of our Saviour. Truly without Him our lives are but empty broken bits of pottery. But because of His birth that first Christmas, and His death and resurrection we are so blessed. 

It was just a few days ago that I felt His precious Spirit calling me to come away from the hectic duties of Martha and spend some Mary like moments at His feet.

Cout your blessing, name them one by one, and see what The Lord has done....He has blessed me beyond measure. My heart responds with thankfulness.

Time spent with family, lots of yummy food, and so many other blessings!

The day after Thanksgiving.....Off to the tree farm to find that perfect tree:)

I sure hope they have as much fun picking out their tree as mommy did way up north in Canada when she was a little girl!

Enjoying that warm drink that is not only sweet to the lips but a great comfort to those fingers that are chilled to the bone.....hot cocoa:)

How is it that the perfect tree is always just slightly more gigantic when brought into the house:)

That prickly, but we'll worth it process....lighting the tree.

I am enjoying my choc brown, gold, and green tree, with a hint of burlap. However, it is always sad that pictures just never do a Christmas tree justice:(

A close up...

The nativity is always a special part of decorating for Christmas. Kent usually sets it up with the girls while he tells them the Christmas story. This year Khloe was very into the story and ALL the details.

She remembered the live Nativity from last year and couldn't wait to go again. When we visited it this year she was a bit perplexed and queried as to where the camels were. She said, " Well, Daddy, wasn't right when he said the wise men were preparing to ride the camels because there weren't any camels." Daddy explained that that farm didn't have any camels....we tried to tell her hat they were just telling us the story of Jesus. She also was a little disappointed that Mary wasn't riding the donkey. However, she loves to tell people how she saw a real baby Jesus!

If only we can continue to help these two little people fall in love with Jesus. Khloe often prays, "That she just wants Jeaus in her heart, and to please help her to make it to Heaven!"

P.S. Please excuse the fuzzy pics...doesn't pay to cheat and use that easier technology....better get out the trusty camera:)

A Wonderful Week

It is always such a privilege to be able to meet up with our family at the Oregon Coast. This year we stayed in a lovely beach house right on the beach in Pacific City. It was such a wonderful time filled with breathtaking views, awesome storms, glorious sunny days, lovely strolls, laughter, fun, and spirit-filled times of devotion to our Creator.

When I see views like this it makes me think of just how great our God is. We had some amazing storms while we were at the coast this time, and to think as the prophet related to us, that the clouds are but the dust of His feet!

The girls had a lot of fun with there Grandpa (and Uncle).

Human spring boards are always the best:)

So cute in Grandpa's hat.

Snuggles with Grandpa in the sun are just so nice.

Beach centennials.

Its just a little chilly, Daddy!

The family....

....like the whole bunch of us:)

Just a little hard to get a good smile when the wind is howling and the sun is glaring in your eyes.

Us....

....and more of us

Walking with the love of my life...

....it is so fun to be married to your best friend

....and lover

The Carveth Clan

My mom, my friend!

Some breathe-taking views.

My man.

Some of Dad's awesome photography!

Adults?....Well, sometimes. 

P.S. He really did land this flip ok:)

A Hint of Autumn...Loving it!

...Well, that is until today...It seemed that summer returned with  a horror of being out done by Autumn:) I have been so busy lately with all the normal motherly chores and a WHOLE bunch of fun new ideas to incorporate into my house that I have had very little time to make a post. However, the girls and I were outside this morning  with Eppie, and so we decided to get a few quick snapshots. Enjoy:)

Our English Cream Golden Retriever

Miss Kallista

I think we all are glad for a hint of Fall:)

Sunny smiles!

Life is just good:)

Such fun being sisters...at least most of the time:)

Miss Khloe

Getting so big...at least on the inside:)

Posing for Mumma

Lost in thought

Num?

Gotta have both hands full!

A Summer Full of Adventure

We have had a very busy summer filled with lots of places, people, and warm sunny days. We were on the road for about five weeks this summer with the Penn View PR group called Heritage. They were always great to listen to and their services were anointed by God. This is always a plus when you consider the amount of times we got to listen to them:) We traveled many miles together and they were great sports to put up with our children...and us through all those days in and out of the van:)

We got to attend several really good camps this year and the Lord really ministered to our hearts. We were really thankful for all those times that God knew just what we needed and came down to stir our hearts and draw us closer to Him.

Kent is now in Alaska with the group. They have been up there for about two weeks. From the reports that have come back, it seems that they have had a great time meeting some really cool people, seeing some fabulous views, and even glimpsing a couple moose! Thankfully for us on the home front, they will be arriving home, Lord willing, on Wednesday. As Khloe is want to randomly say, "I miss Daddy!"

The girls and I have been staying busy with all the usual, looking after our dog Eppie, and trying to stay somewhat cool:)

Here a few pics I took of the girls before church Sunday evening.

 Pretty little pink dolly's

They would have looked good 50 yrs ago too:)

They were such good little posers for me:)

That sun is awful bright!

Cheese!

Mommy, it is so hard to look at you

 on such a beautiful day.

Look at all my little teeth...

but they are very sharp~!

Unique view

So sweet.

Contemplating...

Little lady.

...another one

Thank you, Jesus, for such precious gifts.

Our Khloe girl

The little elf...

You mean I am supposed to sit?

Best friends!

Partners in mischief.

Little pink blossoms.