Christmas in November

If there is one thing I get excited about, it's Christmas! As I think back to my childhood, most of the best memories I have are from Christmas. It seemed like the one time of year that I could forget all of my troubles and really just enjoy the season.

So over the last few weeks, I have been getting really excited about Christmas this year! We have gotten a 3' tree for Emma, complete with Care Bear, My Little Pony, and Disney Princess ornaments. The funny thing is that Dan actually had an opinion about the ornaments we were getting for her. He said, "I don't want her to have Barbie. I just don't think that Barbie teaches little girls the right things." He's so hilarious when it comes to protecting his little girl!

I have also been listening to some wonderful Christmas music! 102.5 FM has been playing Christmas music over the weekends, and there's a great radio station that plays Christmas music all day. It's http://www.xmasmelody.com/. Fantastic station, but I have to put in my headphones when I listen to it at home. Dan can't stand it!

And even though Santa won't be visiting the Delaney house--ever--we are still hoping to make this a special Christmas for Emma. She's going to have a Happy Birthday, Jesus! Party in December. We can't wait to have all of the babies and toddlers come over and celebrate with us! We're going to play games and make an ornament and of course eat cake. Yay!

So I guess I'm one of those nerds who gets into Christmas a little too early. But how could you resist?

Edisto Trip

Here are some pictures from a great vacation. Three days of sun, 70-degree weather, and time with friends--you can't beat that! But we will try next year, as this is set to become an annual tradition.

Sometimes, you just have to get away to remember how thankful you are for your husband, your child, and your friends. God's beauty is so evident at this place, and being with people you care about makes you realize why and that you want to worship Him. But here are just a few of the reasons I praise God everyday:

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. James 1:17

Princess Emma...A priceless picture

It's not very often that I get good pictures of Emma. She's naturally photogenic, but she does not like to sit still long enough to take a good picture. Here's one from yesterday, though, that is one of my new favorites!