That's not BEST part about CHIRSTMAS....(aka besides Jesus's birth)

My Baby Brother GOT ENGAGED!!!!!! HuGE NeWs!

THE DATE.....JUST IN...SEPTEMBER 19th!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

We had an awesome Christmas this year!

KARLI HAVE YOU BEEN NAUGHTY.... or nice..........

(hands down nice!!)

Grandma and Grandpa and grand-daughters..and Uncle Nate and Kade

A Brownie Christmas!!!

Kiersten's brownie troop was over for a Holiday party this week. The girls had so much fun, caroling, shopping at their Brownie store, and eating goodies.

A Nutcrcker Weekend

My sweet grandparents have been together for over 65 years. We visited them at their retirement home Sunday afternoon, where we were serenaded with festive Christmas carols.

Grandma and Grandpa with their Great-Grandkids

4 Generations......

The girls and I before the Nutcracker ballet. It was an awesome performance and well worth it!

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!!!!

Today we had a Birthday Party for Jesus for some of the kiddos. What a great day we had celebrating the "true" meaning of CHRISTmas!
Kade wanting to DIG in!

Steph, Kiersten and the Paquette boys, making some Birthday cards for Jesus

Singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus!

Jen and Tatum...too cute!

Ballet performance at the Mall this weekend

And another performance Saturday at the mall. The girls performed ballet to some famous Christmas music. This fundraiser raised money for the Senior Dance company.

Another busy weekend...

The girls started their Saturday morning with a High School dance clinic. They performed at 4pm and then were off to the mall for their 2nd performance of the day.

Cheers to my running CREW!

The table was set........just waiting for my guests......
and they arrived!

The gals and I got together Friday for a little Holiday Cheer and little white elephant gift exchange. Thanks Ash, for the awesome Jane Fonda work-out tape-Gotta luv it!

Can't wait to see you at Christmas

We love you Uncle nate and josh!!!

Another Race???

After looking at Faulkners post...I feel the same way. Didn't we just have a race. Why do we keep doing this???? Oh wait I can answer that that....WE LOVE IT!!!!

Bring on St. Louis baby!!!

But,...no training until the 15th...great I have like 5 days without a LONG run! See y'all Friday!

Please check out this VIDEO

This video discusses the passing of Stephanie Krider Vest. My friend Lisa, narrates the story. Please continue to pray for the 3 precious children Stephanie left behind!


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Progressive Dinner Fun

Our friends have been getting together for progressive dinners for the past couple of years, and this year was no different. Good Company, Good Friends and Good Times!

A visit to the mall of course is not complete without seeing SANTA!

and Piano recitals

Kiersten had her big piano recital at the mall Saturday afternoon. She played "We wish you a Merry Christmas" and did an excellent job!

A busy Weekend

Our weekend started with Karli's Daisy troop caroling on Friday night! The girls had a blast singing Christmas carols to the neighbors. They ended the evening with hot chocolate and an ornament exchange!

My little ELF!!!!!

Saying Goodbye to our student teacher is hard........

Goodbyes are always hard, but the are especially hard when you have a GREAT student teacher! Today was Miss Weaver's last day with her Kindergarten class, as she is graduating in a few weeks. The kids will miss her dearly and so will the Moms. Good-Bye Miss Weaver and good luck in Nebraska!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE STEPHANIE KRIDER VEST FAMILY

Please pray for the Krider-Vest family, as Stephanie went home to be with the Lord tonight. She left behind 3 babies...7, 4 and 5 month old Gracie. Please specifically pray for Eric, her husband as he returns back to K.C. tonight! Thank you!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM BRECK!

We had so much fun this past week in Breckenridge, CO. The entire Gillam family was able to get together! The kids skied, swam, hot-tubed and had fun playing with their cousins Jack and Lily!

Karli's Thanksgiving FEAST!