She is gentle (mostly, ummm don't mess with her new itouch), she is fun, she is great to shop with (especially if you're buying her something), she loves to laugh and smile, she is a really good sister and a fantastic daughter. The best thing of all is that she loves Jesus and it shows.
Every time I heard this song this year I thought of her. I hope I get to spend Christmas with her (and all my kids)
every single year.
Dear My AlYsOn KaTe,
Thank you for coming home and not being married and spending Christmas with your in-laws. :) Thanks for being such an amazing sister. All of your brothers and your sister completely love you. You are a good example to them and I am thankful for that. You are a very special person. I want you to never ever settle for anyone ever treating you like you aren't. I love you much.
That looks like fun. I wanna be in a flash mob! To the brother that started it...you musta been really nervous... I'm sure I would've been pittin out also. But you did good. I certainly enjoyed watching. Thanks.
I'm not sure how all ya'll are getting along, but these last few days have totally wiped me out! I can't believe just how tired I am. We have some very lovely guests staying with us and I have enjoyed them so much that I don't want to sleep. I want to talk and laugh with them. But tonight I think I might just collapse.
Seriously collapse.
But Before I do I want to share this with you.
Oh and let me introduce you to our visitors.
Brandon and Kayla
My nephew and his very lovely wife.
He is one lucky man. That Brandon sure is.
Dear Brandon and Kayla,
You guys are just a lot of fun. And plus you two are very cute. Thanks for taking time to spend with me and my family. We sure have enjoyed your company. Always laugh. Together. Oh and sing. Loud.
I woke up early, really early for a night nurse...6 a.m.
And I woke up in the arms of my Mike.
And we laid there and listened to
Christmas music on my phone.
It was perfect, I fell in love..AGAIN.
And then we wrapped presents and listened to more Christmas music.
More in love.
And then we prepared for our annual
Christmas Eve
party at his parents house.
Mike washed my car, put gas in my car, shoveled out someone who needed it,
and made all four of the casseroles.
With a smile, In case you were wondering.
And yes...I fell even more in love.
And boy oh boy
did we have fun at our little party.
My little Jarret. He has more Christmas spirit than anyone I know.
Bryant is super cute and just a bit weird.
I think Jarret was getting ready to fart on me, cause that's what he did. I was not so happy.
Mike and Dawson playing the Minute it Win it Christmas game.
Alyson and Emilee with more fun and games.
Grandma reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
Mike reading from the scriptures More Love comin' his way. I tell ya he is awesome.
All of my sweet children, some smiling and some practicing their kill shots.
Once again my Mike being the sweetest most kind human ever. Helping out his sweet brother~ Santa. Or is it Uncle Marc?
Denver's very own city and county building. It is always beautiful on Christmas Eve, we should know cause we drive past every single year!
Another one for your enjoyment.
And from my very own
Nativity
atop my fire place.
The Baby Jesus.
Dear Love CoRi dAwN Readers,
Thank you for enduring all of my crazy videos this month. The month is not over yet so you will have the opportunity to see a couple more. I would like you to know that I love Christmas, I love it because of all of the tradition and love that seem to just happen. I love because I love Jesus. And I am grateful for Him. I am grateful for His birth, His life, His death, and His resurrection. I also want all ya'll, and Mike, to know that I love Mike. He is more than I deserve.
Friends, sleep in Heavenly peace tonight because all is calm and all is bright.
Please let's remember what Christmas is really about. Let's try not to get caught up in gifts and sledding and fun. I mean those are all great but let us please remember the baby Jesus. And let's be more thoughtful.
Here at my house we have at least a foot of snow, and I'm so not impressed. I have a list a mile and half long of things I really need to get done before Christmas. And what is also super fantastic is that my washer is broken and I MUST go out and get a new one. My laundry is in a HUGE pile. With 7 people, laundry is something you really don't want to let get out of hand. And I am guilty of letting lots of things get out of hand.
Check out my sweet Mike with the neighbor's
snow blower...he looks hot as a snow blower,
maybe I'll get him one for Christmas.
I'll bet the Y (Go Cougars) hat is keeping his head warm but he should really cover his ears.
Since it is beginning to look like Christmas.
I give you this sweet sound.
Dear Mike and Michael,
Mike, I just heart you!! You are so sweet to snow blow. And you look dang hot doin' it. I really do have the best husband ever!
Micheal, sing to me! Your voice is smooth like butter.
Dear Piano Guys or perhaps I should say Cello Dude,
Holy Moly. I love this! A lot! I just gotta say...I don't think it's fair that some people (YOU) have so much musical talent and I've have none. Unless of course you call loving music a talent and then I am actually very talented. But anyway, Thanks again for entertaining me, you amazed me!! Again.
Oh and while we were shopping we bought my dear friend
Rochelle
a Justin Bieber ornament.
That was nice of us.
Dear Alyson and Emilee,
Today was so much fun. Thank you for helping me spend my money ;) I had a huge blast with you and I am more than ecstatic that you two are my daughters. I love both your giggles, you're cute.
So I have a kid who is learning how to live life. And it seems they are choosing to learn the hard way. Making dumb choices that have consequences out of their control.
And embarrassing me all along the way.
So in honor of this kid of mine
I have chosen this video...
Dear Kid of Mine,
Look I love you....A LOT! And I recognize that you are growing up and learning all about life lessons. But could you please think about your actions and all of the possible consequences. It would help make life so much easier. Just sayin'.
Sean Quigley said this, "Drummer Boy speaks to me so much. The whole song is a story. It's about this boy who gets word of Jesus being born and he goes to see him and he doesn't have anything to give him; he's like 'I don't have money, I don't have gifts to give you. But I can play my drum and that's more than enough."
awesome.
Dear Sean Quigley,
You rock! I see you're from Canada, I love Canada. I hope to go there some day. I also recognize the people from Canada don't mind being cold but ummmm... as a mother and nurse I think I should tell you to wear some longer pants. I would hate for your legs to freeze. And I agree, that is more than enough.
Love,
CoRi dAwN
P.S. For 16 that is some mustache.
Emilee is 11!
I don't know why these kids have to grow up on me, I don't like it.
Happy Birthday darling Emilee.
I love to see you laugh.
Dear Emilee,
I hope your birthday is full of surprises. I hope you get lots of birthday wishes at school and I hope you know I think you are way too special to be mine, but I'm grateful anyway. I love you more than you'll ever know.
I'm hoping my dear husband doesn't mind me being in love with you, I'm thinking he'll be just fine. Anyway I want you to know that I have watched every single video I can find with you guys in it. You're great! Plus for old guys you're cute.
I'm pretty sure we should keep our night jobs but still it's fun.
Last night I asked her what her most favorite Christmas song
was and she answered with this.
Dear Elizabeth,
You'll never know how much better you make my long nights. You may also not know that when I see you and your cute dance moves my heart smiles. You should know that you deserve to be the happiest girl in the world. I want you to know also that I believe in taking risks and I am glad to call you friend. Oh and lastly, you might just give the best advice EVER!
And those hands are always working on something...
fixing something
or serving someone.
He is a good example.
He lives a Christ like life.
And plus he's handsome.
And most important..
He's mine.
When I saw today's video I knew this one was for my dad. You see he would give away the very best of what he has to help someone in need!
Dear Dad,
Happy Birthday! I hope your day is filled with laughing while playing with some of your grandkids. I hope you get a milkshake. I hope someone tells you they like your car. And most of all I hope you know how much I love you. And miss you. And I wish I could be with you today.
You amaze me and I love your families. If you want to fight, then fight on friend. I and others like me will be standing in your corner helping you win. If you are just too tired, that is OK also. I and others like me will be standing by your side helping you rest. God Speed.
Nothing makes me happier than seeing my kids laugh. And would you just look at Bryant and Dawson's faces!! I love it!
We love Uncle Marc and enjoy his company very much. I'm just not sure he's the best Santa ever. He finds a gift for himself and then thinks his Santa duties are over.
It's cute. and fun.
And my kids LOVE their uncle very much.
Today's video is all about
LastChristmas.
And it's
Cascada.
So ummm.. get ready to dance a little.
Dear My Blog Readers (especially the youngish ones),
Mind your heart. Don't give it away so easily. It's a bummer when it gets broken. Wait until you find someone special.
