Mader's

12/12/11

Greetings from Santa!

This is a fun little holiday thing I came across. I did one for Karis & one for Kelsie & shared them on facebook! Kinda cute! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home

11/27/11

We have so much to be thankful for! Much is seen in these pictures. We spent the the Thanksgiving holiday with the Schmucker's and Mom & Dad Mader! We are so grateful to not only celebrate the season with Jason & Mel, but also celebrate the coming birth of their firstborn child. We are so excited for them and thankful for the Lord's provision of these 3 amazing people!

Mom did the bulk of the cooking and that's another thing I'm very grateful for! This woman can cook! Everything she makes tastes amazing. Mel also enjoys cooking, where as I am really only good at potato peeling! ;)

Kels helped out in the kitchen too! She loves using the pot holders as gloves, climbing up on the stool, washing her hands and dancing around the cooking area!

Kare took a slower paced role, as usual, and decided to assist Mel with the puzzle. ;)

Such devoted sisters! I love and am so thankful for their bond!

I will never be able to thank the Lord enough for my family! Living each day beside these 3 wonderful people is more than I've ever dreamed! I'm convinced, my husband is the BEST man in the world! My girls bring my heart such joy and I adore being their Momma! God is SO good to me!

My in-laws are incredible! Kelly & Nancy constantly pour out love upon us and the giving never ceases! They enjoy being a huge part of our lives and we love being near them!

The girls first official Thanksgiving meal, as they were 8 months old last year & had turkey & sweet potatoes from a jar. ;) They prefer grown up food!

We are counting our blessings and I pray that the Lord will interrupt our busy lives and constantly remind us of the great things He has done. He is faithful in His protection & provision! I am celebrating the life that God's blessed me with!! Hope you enjoyed your holiday and were surrounded by friends & family.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

11/18/11

Reunion!

It's been a year since I've seen my family. Ian, the girls & I traveled to Reno this past week and even with our fair share of hiccups along the way, overall, we had a great time!