My Friend Stacey

Stacey and I have been friend since 2nd grade but we have only been sisters for about 5 years. Stacey and I were close through high school, sharing lockers and such, and have kept in touch to some degree ever since. In 2002 I was driving west on M-72 reading a letter I had just received from her. I know, I know, not a good idea to read while driving:) With tears streaming down my face I read how she, through a hard time in her life, had found Jesus. I'm so happy that God has since blessed her with a christian husband and a renewed outlook on life. She is coming up to TC this weekend and will be attending our church this Sunday. It is so cool share this part of life with her now. I can't wait to spend some time with her.

1st and 2nd Grade Christmas Concert

Sierra and Shawn sang and danced in a Christmas concert at Westwoods Elementary School. Shawn sang a duet with his buddy Owen. They sang a verse of "Up one the Housetop". Shawny did so well. He has such a sweet voice. We were super proud of him. Sierra also did a great job shaking the bells as all 150 kids sang "Santa Claus is coming to Town". She was the only one playing and kept everyone together and on beat. It was also fun to see the kids dance their dances. You can tell the kids are just loving it. My favorite part of the evening was when they all sang "Silent Night" and used the sign language. We all joined in on the last verse of the song. How precious!! I love these years.

Black Family Christmas

Christmas at my mom and dad's house always includes music. Go figure:) Before we open presents my dad will share from the Bible, we sing together, share about how God has blessed each of our families and pray together. What a blessing. I look forward to this far more than the presents. I don't know if the kids agree:) Brooky, my brother Dan's daughter and my kids sang, "Come on Ring those Bells" over the phone lines to Aunt Bonnie in Canada. Sooooo sweet. Brooky has a sweet little voice.

Sierra and Shawny singing Silent NightHudson ringing bells as we sing and Isaiah dancing.
Look what Isaiah got, an elmo guitar!!!Andrew and Charity Thompson, their second Christmas together.Aunt Kim with sweet Isaiah.The girls mothering baby Adalena.

Buddies!!!