#ShareTheGift

This Christmas we decided as a family to do some different things; things that help us remember the meaning of Christmas - that it is about Christ and His love. Watch this video and pay attention to how you feel.  That is the feeling we want to keep for ourselves and give to others. The unique thing about love is the more you give it the more you have.  That is why we are "Giving Christ's Love" this Christmas.

Basic Table Setting

I'm am certainly not a pro at setting a beautiful table.  But I feel that it should be set correctly.  You help set the table everyday so I want to make sure you know where everything goes.  When you have a fancier dinner or place setting, you will need more silverware and more instructions.  But this is just for our basic dinner table.

The plat is in the middle.
The fork is  to the left of the plate.
The knife is to the right of the plate.
The spoon is to the right of the knife.
The glass/cup goes above the knife.

Sisters

One of my greatest wishes is for my daughters to be best friends.  I love my sisters and consider them my best friends.  I wrote this poem a long time before I realized that I would have 5 daughters.  I hope you love each other as much as you can.

Sister

A sister is the kind of friend you really cannot choose.

She joined your world without your say; you've bonded win or lose.

She shows you what it means to share, and gives the better part.

From toys to clothes to precious time and pieces of her heart.

A sister is the kind of friend that never goes away.

But pushes you to be your best and loves you more each day.

She's there to play that simple tune that sings inside your head

And harmonize the melody that otherwise is dead.

A sister is the kind of friend that Dad and Mom don't know

Because she understands their quirks; this helps your bond to grow.

She'll laugh with you at each days' end and often in between

And help you dream forgotten dreams and show you what they mean.

A sister is the kind of friend who is not perfect yet.

She wants to help you get there first, and won't let you forget.

She rides with you that train called life and helps you stay on track;

And some days when you seem to stray, shes there to love you back.

A sister is the kind of friend you never want to lose.

In friendship you will have a choice and her you'll not refuse.

And with God's help your bond will grow far greater than before.

This friend that you call sister is yours forever more.