A Little Bit of Heaven

Christmas has come and gone, but not without new additions to our household. These new additions include sewing machines and PINS to go with it!...

a leapster (or MobileMe which Santa found a better fit for this little one), and a CAMO remote control truck...

a John Deere wagon and a baby doll for a little boy that loves babies (won't he make a good daddy some day!)...

Ahh, the joys of Christmas and the excitement that goes with it!

I picture the wisemen following the star, in search of Jesus, with the same enthusiasm and excitement! Eagerly anticipating what majesty they will find when they arrived at their destination.

These children are little slices of Heaven, right here on earth! And we 'rejoice with exceeding great joy!'

A few things that will be happening as we begin our 2011 year...

Where do I begin with this blessing and slice of heaven. Corbett calls he and a nephew of ours' "criminals" in jest (when they're together - their mischievous laughs always keep us on our toes! I think he's right... because this one can steal your heart right from you! We've got a good and exciting year planned for him. He will begin therapeutic horseback riding next Tuesday. I don't know who is more excited... me or him! We also had his neurosurgery appointment today. While he does have a 'cyst' in his spinal column, this doctor is pretty sure that it is not causing any problems. He feels it is not necessary to treat surgically, and his mild cerebral palsy and other symptoms are due to his low-birthweight, premature birth - not the cyst. He does want a follow-up MRI in a few months to make sure the cyst isn't growing. So, with a few more tests, procedures, and doctor appointments coming up in 2011 - we are still extremely pleased with his progress. Also, beginning in August - it is likely that he will attend The Rise School for Pre-K and Kindergarten. We are excited about that prospect and looking forward to his response to it. He is our go-getter, and continues to show his will and 'wittiness' on a daily basis!

This little angel-boy from Heaven has quite a tender heart, but will pull your leg with 4-year-old teases if he loves you and is comfortable enough with you! His new year doesn't have many changes. He loves choir at church, and enjoys playing his instruments at home, too. He doesn't really perform his masterpieces, but he performs them on his own quite often! He is my little technology genius. He can work my iphone, my computer, and his new MobileMe (kids handheld game) with ease and patience. He is also becoming our little hunter. I imagine his 2011 year will be spent perfecting his crossbow shooting skills (Santa brought him one), trecking in the woods of some new property we purchased - looking and listening for "scare-crows," squirrels, and deer - while picking up sticks and dirt! He's sure not to miss much this next year, with his observant eyes and heart!

This amazing slice of heaven is pure gold! If her joy and spirit could be duplicated, this world would be a much happier place! Her 2011 will also begin with horseback riding lessons. She has been anticipating these for a few months, and is super excited about them! Her cheerleading season has come to a close this year, and we'll see what August will bring. She had done amazingly with it, but doesn't have many friends/connections on her squad. If someone she's comfortable and confident with joins the team for next year, she is most excited about it! If not, we'll see what the year holds for cheering. She is doing an amazing job in 1st grade! Her skills and confidence are growing and gaining strength each day! She has the most sincere heart, she often has a hard time wrapping her mind around how people are bad/mean. She thinks of others and loves to help those in need. She, too, loves to sing! Although, I have a feeling that during this next year - she and I will be doing lots of sewing together. Which is quite alright by me!

I hope you and your's had a wonderfully blessed Christmas, celebrating Jesus' birth with childlike faith, enthusiasm, and eagerness! May your 2011 year be blessed beyond measure with little bits of heaven!