It's a Wrap! December Daily 2009...

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“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls…”

Jeremiah 6:16 NIV

Merry Christmas!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Our Christmas Letter

A “Year in Review” from the Oedy family:

*Our most exciting news is that we are expecting our third child, due in April, 2010. We’ve named this baby girl Camille Grace, and brother and sister are excited to see her (especially big sister)!

*Dan is on the home stretch in completing his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. We currently plan to return to Florida in June of 2010.

*Sarah has had a great pregnancy so far. She enjoys her new hobby, sewing, and still loves to photograph and keep memories for our family through scrapbooks and blogging.

*Graham began Kindergarten this year at a school just 2 blocks from our house. He loves school, and going to the computer lab and drawing are two of his favorite activities. Hannah Reece still marches to the beat of her own drummer and she makes us laugh until we cry; or cry until we laugh, depending on the flow of the day.

*For some unknown reason, primarily Reecie’s ability to work her daddy, we got a puppy! Her name is Charly (short for Charlotte) and she’s a 5 lb. ball of fur, who usually brings an extra smile to our day, unless she has regressed in her house training.

Merry Christmas to you, dear family and friends!

Love,

Dan, Sarah, Graham and Hannah Reece

December Daily: Day 18

Hannah Reece and I spent the day visiting some family and great friends. Relaxing, sharing lunch, good conversation and a hot cup of coffee with a precious friend while our children happily chatter and play...these are moments I treasure and anticipate.

I'm so excited Dan and Graham are on their way to Florida! Missing my fellas somethin' fierce! And of course, now that we're here in the sunshine .... it's finally snowing in North Carolina! :) Praying that you are well and experiencing God's abundant peace this Christmas.

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,"Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased." Luke 2:13-14

December Daily: Day 17

Today mom kept my niece and nephew, the kiddos had a big time together. Here are a couple of fun pics from the morning.

We hit the local library right away for books and DVD's...is it weird to miss a library so much? Reecie enjoys her books from the comfort of Nana's lap.

My nephew on my brother's (almost 30 year old) tricycle. His booty is pretty much glued to this thing when he's at Nana and Papa's house!

The kiddos lunching together ;)

Just look at those gorgeous curls...framing that mischievous little grin...my brother made over!

Graham had a "Polar Express" Day at school and told Dan his day was "SO good, I could just DIE!" I have no idea where he gets these dramatic expressions. ;) He got to wear his fuzzy jammies and slippers to school, drink hot chocolate, eat snacks AND watch a movie...a special day, indeed!

December Daily: Day 16

Woke up at the crack of dawn this morning to pile our sweet girl and our stuff into the car to head for Greenville, SC for a flight to Florida. When we walked off of the plane onto the jet-way (this little airport reminds me of that old show "Wings" where 2 people check you in, load your bags, and everything else!) the warm sun KISSED my face, and I wanted to kiss it back! ;) It was about a 35 degree temperature difference and it was GOOD, y'all. Even Hannah Reece was so happy that she could strip her outerwear and put on her sandals! I'm a happy prego today, all decked out in my shorts and flip-flops.

And as you can see above, Nana surprised Hannah Reece with a box-full of new dress-ups for she and her cousin Kailey to enjoy. She was thrilled with this bride number! Isn't she a sight? My momma's house is bliss-the decorations, the smells... I'm home.