Post-Christmas Dilemma

Every year around this time, the very last remenant of Christmas that I (reluctantly) take down are the Christmas photos sent by friends and family.  It's always a little sad taking them down, and in the past I've filed them away in my photo box to add to the scrapbook "later".....until now!

Once again, enter Ali Edwards with this AWESOME idea for keeping and enjoying those beautiful photos all year long!  I couldn't wait to take this years (and last years ;) photos out and start cropping and lopping and arranging.... here's a sampling of the finished product:

This will be part of a layout in the scrapbook.  But wouldn't it be neat to have one for each year, put them in 12x12 frames an display them somehow at Christmas?

The Multi-Tasking Momma

Can you tell we've got babies on the brain around here? ;)

And in other related Reecie news...

"Momma, look! I made H for Hannah Reece!" Her first letters! She's been working hard to write letters, she loves to sit with Graham and I at the table while I'm helping him with homework, and asks to write on her homework paper, too. A very proud moment for our sweet girl!

Favorite Links

Here are some sites that I frequent...please share in the comments if you have any sites you'd love to share, too!

*Looking for an easy way to organize meals for a sick friend, a neighbor who just moved, or someone you know who just had a baby? Look no further! Food Tidings is an organizational tool to eliminate all of the forwarded/cut/paste emails when you're trying to arrange meals for others. Plus, they offer ideas for recipes that "share" well.

*When Graham started Kindergarten this year, Hannah Reece wanted to go to "school" too. This website, Productive Parenting has SO many neat (low/no prep.) activities to do with a pre-school aged child. Just enter your child's age and a few other tidbits and the activities come right to your inbox 5 or 7 days a week (your choice, also).

*Mentoring Moments for Christian Women is like having that wise group of ladies at church at your service anytime! ;) Really though, their website is just CHOCK-FULL of wisdom, super tried-and-true ideas that will enrich you and the life of your family, recipes, and so much more...you can subscribe to this one, as well.

*As we entered part-time employment/full-time student mode last March...one area I needed some extra help with was cost savings-especially when it comes to grocery shopping. Southern Savers has been an awesome resource to me...I still would love to attend one of their workshops! People contribute their good-bargain findings (discount/freebie codes) plus you can read primers (how-to's) on how to get the best deals at some of our favorite southern grocery and pharmacy stores.

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...

Click HERE to enjoy our memories of December 2009...

“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