Tithing

I just feel the need to share this with everyone, we are so blessed.
We have been having a hard time saving for Christmas and we knew that it would be a small one for our kids. Chris thought he would go in a couple of days for overtime and we would be alright just to get the kids a Wii, then he got his overtime taken away and then a few days later he got his hours cut down to 70. That's not enough to even get buy on the bills much less to buy any Christmas. We have been stressed but trying not to let it get to us.
The last Stake conference in the Sat. Adult session they talked about paying a full tithing and we have always just paid on what he brang home not what he made. So after that conference I decided to pay a FULL tithe. Chris's last paycheck came and with the hard times I struggled with turning in the tithing check, and then I just went and put it in the mail.
I was on the way to Hunters Thanksgiving party at his school when I dropped it in the mail and when I came home a couple hours later there was an envelope with my name on it on our computer. I opened it and inside was a card that talked about blessings and there was money!! I was shocked and surprised and confused and grateful. I cried and got on my knees to thank my Heavenly Father. I don't know who could afford to do that at this time with the economy and Christmas so close, but i am thankful, and humbled once again at the love my Savior has for me, even when I am in doubt. Why do we doubt our faith? He will be there to Catch us. When we pay our tithing, somehow ends meet and we have all the things we need. It might not be riches pouring in, but we have food and clothes and nice things. I am grateful.

Early Christmas!!

My girls had their school Christmas concert this morning and me with my crazy mind didn't even think about outfits, red and green? So this morning I was going crazy through their clothes to find something, NOTHING... they were not happy and I was not happy and then !!!! a light bulb went off, I bought lovely dresses for Christmas presents and wallaaa. Perfect outfits for the concert and Katelyn's even had a pocket, which she had a note that she needed one. They were thrilled and I was happy!! aren't they so darned cute. I even curled hair at 7 in the morning, I was the best mom ever, too bad it will only last for today, tomorrow will be another day of "why not MOMMM" did I mention how much I love my Kids and enjoy being their mom and sometimes even their hero.

Emilys Piano Recital

Emily, her piano teacher Allie Wright and some friends that also take lessons!!
Emily at the Piano, she played her song beautifully, she was so proud.

Emily in front of the tree in EAC activity center before her recital, she is so beautiful.

My kids in the Community Play at EAC

Emily and Hunter just finished the last performance of the Snow White play at the college. Emily had a main part, she was Tillie the turtle and hunter was a skunk!!

They both enjoyed it and did very well.

I am so proud of Emily for being so brave on stage and saying all her parts.

It was a cute play. Here are some pictures of them

at the cast party and with their groups on the last night.Pigging out on junk food :) yum

Smile for the camera

Hunter looks like he's itchin something??

He's right in the middle on the bottom row
Emily smiling so proud, she's in brown