Our first-born is SIX years old today...

Graham,

Love muffin, sweetie pie, doodle bug, pooh-bear, Mista McGoo, suga-booga, son-o-mine, sunshine...6 years ago you made me a MOMMA. It is my privilege to be yours, D.G. I will never forget the moment our eyes met just after you took your first breath...I remember saying to Daddy (with happy tears streaming down my face..."now I know what God's love is." It is so cool to see how God has given you gifts and talents that are unique to you, son. At age 6 you:

*love to draw (especially people, and action scenes)

*enjoy playing Wii (you'd play all DAY if we'd just let you! :) with Daddy

*love your friends

*feel burdened when you or those you love aren't making good choices

*walk in the door from school and chase Charly all around the house until both of you are panting and out of breath

*would sleep in until 8:30 every day if you didn't have school

*harass your sister, but fiercely protect her when anyone else thinks about it

*don't like to talk on the phone

*still want to play with my hair when you're tired or not feeling well

*still want to repeatedly kiss and hug your momma and daddy goodbye-even in front of your buddies at school :)

*enjoy doing homework (most nights)

*would rather do just about anything other than bathe or brush your teeth

*love to play Star Wars and Lego best of all

*are precious and dearly loved, Graham!

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!