Crazy Weather

We went from having 70 degree weather on Saturday to a blizzard late Monday night. Here are a few shots of us enjoying the nice temps. We rode bikes, flew a kite, practiced some baseball and just enjoyed being out for most of the day.

This is what is looked like on Tuesday. We got 15 inches of snow total and had snow drifts as high as 4 feet.

The Hiding Place

I took this video of Silas a few weeks ago:

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When I first watched him doing this, I thought it was funny how kids want to hide in small places and be completely covered w/ blankets, so they can feel safe and protected. We've all done this as kids, but what do we do now that we are adults? The Bible says in Psalms 32:7a that "You (God) are a hiding place for me, you will keep me from distress;" and again in 119:114 "You are my hiding-place and shield; I put my hope in your word."

I love that it says that He will keep us from "distress." So many of us have things that worry or hurt us, and we don't know how to handle them. They can be overwhelming, even paralyzing at times. But, David tells us exactly where to go when trouble begins. He knew to hide in God and in his word, because there we find the only real peace. That's where I am hiding today, with the Great I AM!

Beware the green eyed monster!

My little girl is not so little anymore . . .

Lizzy turned 11 this past Monday! I can't believe how fast it happens. Happy Birthday to my beautiful girl!

Sweet Sleep

I was in the kitchen cleaning up after we had company over for dinner last Friday night. It was about 10:30 or so and I had told the kids to get their PJ's on and get ready for bed. Silas went upstairs, got his pajamas on, and came back down to brush his teeth, only he didn't make it to the bathroom. He stopped at the bottom of the stairs, told me he was tired and laid down on the floor. I was busy cleaning up and didn't realize that he had fallen asleep right there! He must have been laying there for about 10-15 minutes before I realized that he was really asleep. He didn't even make it to the bathroom to brush his teeth! Talk about being able to sleep anywhere!

Part of School Work . . .

I gave the girls an extra assignment today: making homemade chocolate chip cookies. It gives them good practice in following directions, using their math skills w/ fractions, and oh, did I mention I get to reap the rewards of their hard work? The cookies were YUMMY! I may have to make this part of their assignments more often :))

December Photos

Here are a few shots of how we spent our December:

The kids showing off their scarves that Meemaw made for them for Christmas:

Silas showing off his sock booties from Meemaw and Papaw:

Nicky wasn't too interested in opening gifts this year:

Christmas morning breakfast - banana splits:

Henry making cookies at Bass Pro:

Sadie and Sophie making cookies at Bass Pro:

Trying to get a picture of the kids, but of course, Silas would not cooperate:

One of my favorite ornaments - one of the kids handprints made into snowmen:

Silas wearing his party hat after the birthday party for Jesus at church:

Celebrating Sammy's birthday at Ron's:

Aaron's usual meal at Ron's - a sausage cheeseburger w/ a chili cheese fries:

Nicky:

Celebrating at Ron's:

Notice the empty mug glasses in front of the boys - the reason Sammy wanted to go to Ron's for his birthday was for Root Beer and in a frosty mug :)

Hope everyone had a wonderful December, as well!

Sleeping Beauty

Christmas Eve at the Goff House

Here are a few pictures of our Christmas Eve:

The girls playing cards while dinner was cooking:

Sammy and Sophie watching A Christmas Story:

Silas and Henry watching A Christmas Story:

Our Christmas Eve dinner of roasted duck, rosemary red potatoes and white asparagus:

Sitting down for dinner:

Nic was ready to eat:

And, our dessert was figgy pudding:

The kids opening their Christmas PJ's:

This year I found Henry and Sammy matching footie PJ's:

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and celebrates the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ!

Silas

Silas woke up crying from his nap the other day, and when I went in the bedroom to find out what was wrong w/ him, this is what I found:

He had gotten into Sadie's purse and found her "Flarp" and fell asleep w/ it in his hands. It got all over his clothes and the sheets.

It took a couple of washings and a lot of pulling it off, but it finally came out. I'm just glad he didn't try to put it in his mouth and eat it!

Fleece Tie Blankets

The girls have been busy making fleece blankets this past week. Their Aunt Sue taught them how to make these over Thanksgiving and they thought it would be fun to make some for their friends. Thanks for the idea, Aunt Sue! We've had a lot fun doing making them and I thought they turned out really cute! I'm sure their friends are going to love snuggling up in them.

This Christmas

Our kids have had a tradition of drawing names and buying a gift for that brother or sister. This year, they decided to combine their money and buy meals and shelter for the homeless at The John 3:16 Mission. Here they are with their daddy deciding what they wanted their money to go towards:



I am very proud of them for wanting to bless others this year!

Sweetness

The Digital Story of the Nativity

Saw this on my friend's facebook and thought it was funny:

Silas Can Sleep Almost Anywhere

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Charlie Brown Christmas Dance

The kids were being awfully noisy upstairs a few days ago. It sounded like they were stomping and jumping and dropping things. It wasn't until I found my camera later that night, that I realized what they had been doing up there. I found a video that they had taken of themselves doing the Charlie Brown Dance. In case you can't remember what that dance looks like, here is a clip of Charlie Brown's Christmas:



And, here is the kids version. You may have to watch it a couple of times to catch what every one is doing, but pay close attention to Silas in the far right. It is too funny:

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Happy Birthday, Samuel!

My firstborn turns 12 today! Wow! Happy Birthday, Sammy. We love you so much!

Put Em Up!

This is the girls idea of playing dress up :)

Splish Splash Silas was taking a bath . . .