A few more Christmas memories....

This is one of the gifts that Robin, the gal I teach with, picked me up for Christmas. It is a candle votive lamp. Needless to say, it'll be out all year round!!!

This is the big dog she got me....I named him Freckles, in memory of Deborah Keck's beagle that she loved so much.

And this is the BIG BAG OF DOG BONES that one of my preschool students wrapped up for me as a Christmas gift!!! This would ONLY happen TO ME!!! I have given a few to the pups, but I have also informed my Pastor that his dog would be getting the majority of them since he laughed so hard!!

More Christmas Photo's.....

Sharing our Christmas...

Well, it seemed to be an alright time here yesterday morning. I ended up with what I thought was strept throat on Monday when I awoke, but I think it is more like tonsilitis or something b/c penicillin wasn't helping any. I did what I could and ended up taking a 3 hour nap yesterday in the middle of Christmas day!!! You want to know how bad I really felt?? My Cricut Expression is STILL IN THE BOX!!! Now, that says it all!!!

Here are a few photo's of yesterday morning. I will try to post them throughout the week b/c I can only put so many on here at once. Hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas!!

Cookin' Up Christmas

Wednesday night my children's choir at church performed their annual Christmas program. We have around 23 children between the ages of 3-13. This years play featured all the Food Network chefs as our main characters explaining what the "real main ingredient" of Christmas is.....Jesus. Here are just a few pictures from the rehearsal. I never can get pictures during the play because I'm so busy directing and praying that the preschoolers keep their shirts down! haha They all wore aprons and chef hats during the performance. As you can see, Brandon, Mr. Emeril Lasagna, is dressed and ready to go.

The Parade Pooper

It's been a while since I've uploaded photo's onto my computer so here are some pics of Miss Meadow in the Pittsboro Parade. She did pretty well, other than barking at just about every man that walked by and lashing out toward the one's that were dressed up in costumes!! LOL

I was so tired after walking her (actually, she walked ME!) and my arm was so tense from when she would pull me trying to get to another dog. We made it 3/4 of the way through the parade and she decided she had to have a BM!! I was sooooo embarrassed and didn't know what to do!!! Thank goodness the horses came after her!!

Passing of a saint.....

Yesterday was another sad day here in Pittsboro. My friend Debra, whom I have asked you to pray for on numerous occasions, went home to be with the Lord. Please remember to pray for her small boys though. We all will truly miss her but know that she is now free from pain and rejoicing with Our Lord and Savior.

Deborah Anne West Keck
Born in Rutherford Co., NC on Nov. 15, 1961Died Dec. 14, 2007 and resided in Bear Creek, NC.

Deborah Anne West Keck, 46, of Union Grove Church Rd, Bear Creek, died December 14, 2007 at her home following a five year battle against cancer. She was born in Rutherford County on November 15, 1961 to Robert P. and Anita F. West. Deborah was a 1980 graduate of R-S Central High School, a 1983 graduate of Eastern Kentucky Unviersity with a degree in Police Administration, and an October, 1984 graduate of the NC Highway Patrol Academy. She was the third woman to become a NC State Highway Patrol Trooper and was stationed in Statesville. After leaving the patrol, Deborah worked with the NC Department of Revenue, the ATF, and last worked with the NC Department of Labor until becoming ill in 2002. Deborah was a member of Pittsboro Baptist Church.She is survived by her sons, Benjamin Taylor Keck and Samuel Adam Keck, both of Bear Creek; her mother, Anita Fite of Forest City; her father, Robert West of Bostic; her sister Sherry West McNeilly and husband, Tim, of Forest City; her grandmother, Alice Ross Fite of Forest City; and the father of her sons, Randy Earle Keck.Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Pittsboro Baptist Church. The service to celebrate her life will be conducted by Rev. Tripp Harmon at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 17, 2007 at Pittsboro Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be given to Pittsboro Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 696, Pittsboro, NC 27312.Online condolences: www.griffinfuneral.com, Select Obituaries. Arrangements are under the care of Griffin Funeral Service, Pittsboro, NC.

Kidz Choir

Here are a few photo's from my Kidz choir. We went and sang some Christmas songs at an Assisted Living home here in Pittsboro yesterday. It was a lot of fun. A few of the kids were a bit nervous looking at first (mainly the younger ones) because the surroundings were a bit different for them. There were quite a few of the residence singing along and a gentleman even jumped up and starting dancing. It was great to see the children be such a blessing to someone else.

Just received some sad news...

OBI WAN

My very good friend, Trish, just emailed me to tell me that her dog Obi passed away this morning. Obi was one of her cherished rescue dogs. I didn't even realize that she was sick or anything. I am still not sure of what had happened but will post it once I do. It was just a month ago that she lost her precious Reilly.......and now Obi.

Trish rescued Obi when she was just a little pup. She told me that Obi had been returned to the shelter 3 different times before she was 4 months old! She is such a beautiful dog!!! Thanks to Trish for taking her in and giving her all the love in the world. Poor Jedi will miss her because Obi was his running mate just as Pugsley is Meadow's.

Another sad day here on earth with the passing of a loved pet......a family member and a dear friend. But Reilly, Luke and Roxy are all rejoicing in heaven running in the fields with Obi. And the rest of Trish's Star Fleet that has passed on as well.

Cards I've been working on last night and today.....

This one is my favorite one!

This is what I've been busy doing since around 10ish this morning. I did a few last night.....but I am running out of time to get them done!!! When am I going to have time for the baking??? Whew!

This one is a bit dark b/c the scanner wouldn't close completely due to the bow on the candy cane.

A few more.......

Here a few more cards that I made the past few days. It's so hard to keep up with getting everything done with finals next week and projects due for school. And let's not forget the incredible stressors in LIFE alone!!!