Out With the Old . . .

Today was the ever-anticipated

annual gingerbread house breaking

ceremony. This is one of our

family traditions of ushering in the

new year.

It is kind of spooky how we can

work so hard on something and

then have so much pleasure

watching it fall to the ground and

break into a bazillion pieces.

Our family is totally jazzed

about the new year. We are so thankful

that we have so many blessings as a

family and truly do look forward to

what the Lord has in store for us

during 2011. We are praying that

the construction of our new home

proceeds along well and we are

totally excited at the anticipation of

living in our new home during the

holidays next year.

Personally, I plan to continue being

the best wife, mother, daughter, and

granddaughter than I can be . . . with

much help from the Lord. I am excited

that I will be completing my comprehensive

exams for my PhD in October and then to

begin the dissertation process at this

time next year. Included in this journey

will be a trip to Dallas in March and a trip

to Anaheim in July.

I pray that I can continue

to do all of the many things that I do

well and pray every moment along the way.

I pray for peace and forgiveness as difficulties

present themselves.

I pray and am so grateful for my family and

wonderful friends. I am excited to take part

in your exciting journeys as well and fell

so blessed to be a part of your lives.

Blessings for a spectacular NEW YEAR.