Our Italian Ceppo

As I mentioned before I had read the Italian Christmas story called Old Bethana. Because it was an Italian Christmas story, and since Lindsey's Grandma was Italian, we decided to celebrate an Italian Christmas this year. Dave built it for us, more then likely the last thing he will build until he recuperates from his surgery this Friday. Here it is all decorated. There is a nativity on the bottom shelf which is what the Italians do, then they come together everyday in prayer near the Nativity.

On Christmas day they don't receive gifts,

instead they go to the Vatican and receive blessings

from the Pope. Then on Jan. 6, they do receive their

gifts from Old Bethana, and Faeries. However,

We have been celebrating it that Jesus gives us our

gifts for many years now.

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas is such an awesome time of year. When I was little I would wish Christmas could last all year. I was very dissapointed when Christmas was over after waking from dreams that it had lasted all year. Here is Lindsey by our Charlie Brown tree. Michelle said we have a charlie brown tree, so I suppose that's what it is, she likes Charlie Brown trees and amazingly I guess I do too.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas season. Have tons of fun and be at peace, in all you do. :)

The other side of us

This is a painting I did of one of the cutest fairies I know ;) This is on my art blog too but It went along with my blog today, I thought. I love fairies as all you know - that know me. This site on youtube is of a video I ordered - along with the book. I wanted to buy each of my daughters this book but money is so tight that I couldn't. So, I found the video and wanted to share it with you all. It has a good message in my opinion. ((((((HUGS))))))))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4CG18FPCj0

Souls Desire

I have a deep appreciation and love for music. As you may have figured out Robin Mark is one of my favorite artists. I want to share this song with you. I've added the words as well today, I love singing this song - I guess I love singing all of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNKUWKEXGUk&NR=1

Soul's Desire

You are my soul's desire,
I was wandering,I was wandering,
Wandering all my days from my Father's house
From the heights to the depths
Love was callingLove was calling
Calling out to me, just to bring me home.
Lord of the earth, the sea, the sky,
In glory and power
How can it be that I'm Your child
And You are my Father
So I, oh I, I will exalt Your name again
Most HighEvery way I can.
You put songs in my mouth,
I am praising,I am praising
Praising only You, for the things You've done
There's a flag in my hand and I am waving,
I am wavingWaving it for You, just to make You smile.
And in the morning find the stone was rolled away
Many will see and hear and trust,
In You our salvation
Many will turn and seek Your face,
From out of all nations
So I, oh I, I will exalt Your name again
Most HighEvery way I can.

There's a cry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhEyH1eVT0&feature=related

I love Robin Mark's music and love to share what he blesses my life with.

This one is a new one by Tim Hughes called everything

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OredXBZzMVY&feature=related

No Rest

Just a quick note to say hi to ya all. Between homeschooling, college classes, taking care of everyday stuff, I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed. As I head into the -finals- weeks I've really found it difficult to reach out beyond my house. I've been working on a book which I'm actually doing for finals in my English class. I am also going to publish it as well. I can't wait to show ya all. Well, I love you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.