And finally what we have been up to this month, December...
Dave Ramsey--I was introduced to Dave Ramsey at the beginning of this last year...I had never heard of him, nor what he taught. Then a book club that I am in, decided to read his book, and that is where it all started. My sister told me that she was going to do his 13 week course called "Financial Peace University" and I wanted to do it as well. I signed up and then spent the next 13 Fridays learning how to get financial peace. I loved every minute of it!
Dave Ramsey--I was introduced to Dave Ramsey at the beginning of this last year...I had never heard of him, nor what he taught. Then a book club that I am in, decided to read his book, and that is where it all started. My sister told me that she was going to do his 13 week course called "Financial Peace University" and I wanted to do it as well. I signed up and then spent the next 13 Fridays learning how to get financial peace. I loved every minute of it!
When I heard this class was going to be taught, I told a friend in my ward about it. She loves him, and she has always wanted to take his class, so she signed up as well. And if you ever have any questions about Dave Ramsey or what he is teaching, just ask her...it is almost as good as talking to Dave himself!
I just love what Dave Ramsey teaches because it isn't anything new, he jut takes good solid financial principles and puts them into easy baby steps! (The pictures were taking from this blog...thanks Kristy.)
I just love what Dave Ramsey teaches because it isn't anything new, he jut takes good solid financial principles and puts them into easy baby steps! (The pictures were taking from this blog...thanks Kristy.)
My sister Jeana did an advent calender where she had a different activity for each day in December. One of the activities was a tea party and she invited us. We got spiffed up and headed over to her house for a delightful time!
Trevor and Brooke
Trevor and Brooke
Jacob
On December 2nd this year, I got a huge surprise... Here is the set-up..Kristy and I carpooled to Financial Peace University every Friday. On this particular Friday, she was driving. On the way home from the class she wondered if we could stop by a friends house and see some of their home improvements...I said sure, that would be great (I just loved seeing their new wood floors.) We got to their door and I knocked, when the door was opened we just kind of stood their and then I heard "surprise!" It was a surprise birthday party for me! I was 100% surprised, I had no idea! As I stood there shocked, amazing, overwhelmed...I got another surprise--
this toy kitchen!!!! I was screaming, amazed, in awe, shocked...I had talked about this toy kitchen for a couple of years, about how I always wanted it--and there it was!!! It was such a fun night of surprises, talking, and fondue! It will be a birthday I always remember!
And the birthday surprises didn't end there...on my actual birthday Jeana came over for dinner and about 5 minutes after they had got there we heard this knock on the door, and when Jeana and I went to get it, this is who was there....
And the birthday surprises didn't end there...on my actual birthday Jeana came over for dinner and about 5 minutes after they had got there we heard this knock on the door, and when Jeana and I went to get it, this is who was there....
My parents!!! Nick and Rob surprised Jeana and I by flying them into town for dinner! It was such a wonderful surprise to have them here. I hadn't celebrated a birthday with them in over 10 years (I think)!
Here are Jeana and I getting ready to blow out our candles! It is great to be 30!
Here are Jeana and I getting ready to blow out our candles! It is great to be 30!
A couple of days before Christmas we had a kids Christmas party with the Miles and the Murphys! We had such a fun time, we exchanged presents, colored ornaments, and played! Thanks for coming over!
On Christmas Eve morning Papa Kim was visiting and he had to head back to Burley early (he threw out his back) so we opened gifts. He got the boys some sleds...they love them! Now all we need is snow.
He is a picture Christmas morning!
We had a wonderful Christmas. My brother Josh came up from Provo Christmas Eve. And then we had a roast for dinner, read the Christmas story in Luke, and Trevor and Jake got to open one present, a book. Then off to bed it was. Then Christmas morning we woke up, opened presents, had breakfast (monkey bread), went to church, then headed to Provo to spend time with Nick's Family. (The only thing that we couldn't do this year was have Christmas morning breakfast with the Bird's, Jeana had the stomach flu.) I love this time of year and for what the true meaning of Christmas is all about.
Here are two projects I accomplished this December...in about a week (I hate that I procrastinate!) I made Jeana a t-shirt quilt for her birthday (and Christmas).
Here are two projects I accomplished this December...in about a week (I hate that I procrastinate!) I made Jeana a t-shirt quilt for her birthday (and Christmas).
and I painted these wood pieces for my mom for her Christmas present. The funny story is that I had these in my basement for two years thinking I would do them for myself. Then I decided to give them to my mom for Christmas and I did them in three days...funny what a little motivation can do for a person!
2 comments:
You have had an exciting year! I would love to learn more of Dave Ramsey's stuff. My brother loves him. Maybe when I get to Nashville I will get to meet him!!
I'm excited that you had so many new posts! Way to go with your homemade presents for your family. That's awesome. And I love the slide/playhouse thing. I'm thinking about getting one for Sophie's birthday this next week...
And I love Dave Ramsey. I did the F.P.U. when I was pregnant with Sophie. I haven't applied all the things he taught though... I should probably refresh on most of the stuff.
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