It's Christmas time and my college kids got in this past weekend! It's so nice to have everyone under the same roof! We finally got to see the Handbell Choir at the Visitors Center at the DC temple this Friday. It was sooooo good!
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| This was the tough look picture. |
Her plane got in too late for our DC schedule.
We brought Catherine with us to pick up Kirstin in DC. Those silly girls talked all night and went from crying to laughing so many times I lost count. I haven't even gotten any pictures of Kirstin home because she's been so busy visiting everyone!
Noah tested a couple of weekends ago for Tae Kwon Do and advanced in rank. He's still enjoying it and we love that it keeps him active! Grandma and Grandpop Moster were there to cheer him on.
He's been loving having his siblings home. He cannot stop wrestling with Emil M. I think he may be feeling more confident since his growth spurt. He's also officially taller than Kirstin now! He's pretty proud of that. He's got his sights on passing Emil M. in height but we will have to wait and see how that turns out.
Kirstin made it through her first semester at college. She is having a great time and has decided that our cold NC temps of 30 degrees don't even faze her now! She will be changing apartments and is excited to be closer to campus especially since she doesn't have a car! She's decided to change her major to Graphic Design, I think. Something along those lines. She has a boyfriend, Shaye, and is pretty smitten. From what we hear- he's super cute and takes great care of her.
Looks like Emil Michael will graduate in the spring with a English degree!!! He's hoping to get a internship this last semester that will lead him into a job after graduation. We are praying that it will all work out for him. I think he's ready for a break from education for a while. He is definitely planning on relaxing the entire Christmas break, visiting a few friends and eating lots of homemade bread and goodies.
The first thing on my list was to give him a free haircut. It may not look like much but this boy was way overdue! This is what came off. (He's camera shy so I'll see what pics I can get over break and share those with you.)
Emil has been busy surfing every chance he can and finding a new food source for his chameleon. Currently he is raising hornworms. They are those huge green worms that can eat a tomato plant clean of leaves in one day. Apparently they are excellent for chameleons. They give me nightmares. He and Blaze have been running too. She loves that!
I am still running 3 miles a day 5 times a week. I'm proud I've maintained it with the change in the season however much of that is due to my awesome running partner and friend, Jaime. She's so positive and faithful that if it weren't for her I would have gone into my normal winter hiatus by now. However if it's below 34 or raining we don't run. I guess it's good we live in a mild climate. 5:30 comes so early when its cold and dark outside! So many mornings I hit the alarm hoping its raining or too cold! We've only missed a couple days because of weather.
Business has been slow at the cafe but it's actually been nice with the season because I've had time to try new Christmas recipes- I have been playing with cinnamon caramels and shortbread. The turtles will always be my favorite. I could eat a million and probably have!
I also got to make several of these fabric stacking boxes that I just fell in love with. They're cute, easy and use up fabric scraps. Pretty much a dream come true for one who loves to sew!
At the begining of the week Emil and I were able to attend a sealing of a older friend of ours at the temple. It was so sweet and beautiful.
Looks like Emil Michael will graduate in the spring with a English degree!!! He's hoping to get a internship this last semester that will lead him into a job after graduation. We are praying that it will all work out for him. I think he's ready for a break from education for a while. He is definitely planning on relaxing the entire Christmas break, visiting a few friends and eating lots of homemade bread and goodies.
Emil has been busy surfing every chance he can and finding a new food source for his chameleon. Currently he is raising hornworms. They are those huge green worms that can eat a tomato plant clean of leaves in one day. Apparently they are excellent for chameleons. They give me nightmares. He and Blaze have been running too. She loves that!
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| Some of the sunrises are amazing! |
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| Scottish Shortbread |
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| Ginger Krinkles dipped in white chocolate |
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| Pecan Pie Cheesecake |
Business has been slow at the cafe but it's actually been nice with the season because I've had time to try new Christmas recipes- I have been playing with cinnamon caramels and shortbread. The turtles will always be my favorite. I could eat a million and probably have!
I also got to make several of these fabric stacking boxes that I just fell in love with. They're cute, easy and use up fabric scraps. Pretty much a dream come true for one who loves to sew!
We were talking in our Relief Society class today and I came to the realization that this life is
all about love.
God's love for us is why he sent his son.
His Son's love for us is what caused him to give his life for us.
Our love for our fellowman is part of how we can be more like him and will help us return to him.
If we can just love one another more, our hearts can soften to the flaws we all have and are working on.
Christmas to me, is finding the charity to do that. To try to begin to love my fellowman more perfectly as the Savior did.
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Merry Christmas!
With much love-
Kathryn
