This is a very powerful song.  I am not sure I could of done what Mary did, but I am so glad she did!!



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We don't know her name so let's call her "Mrs. Noah."  She spent her days loving her husband, raising her three sons, and caring for their home.  Life was normal for her until Noah (they) got "the call" from the Lord.  God was going to destroy the earth by sending a flood and He asked Noah to build an ark.

As Noah moved forward in obedience, Mrs. Noah may have thought these questions:

• What can I do?
• How can I help my husband fulfill God's plan?

Here are some things she could of done and I believe we wives should do the same...

• Pray
• She could of prayed for mankind, her husband, and her family.
• We should be doing this daily
• Encourage
• Husbands thrive on their wives' kind words towards them and support.  
• Mrs. Noah could of encouraged Noah to work.
• Believe
• She could of question the flood and why her husband was building an ark, but she choose to believe.
• We need to believe in our spouse even at times when we do not want to.
• Help
• She could of helped with the animals and the food.
• Find ways to help your spouse carry out their tasks.
• Follow
• She followed her husband by faith in him and in the Lord.
• We need to give our husbands some credit and have faith in their ability to lead us right.  After all God does place them as the heads of our homes.  If your spouse isn't a believer, then your job is to honor and love, but pray that they would come to know the Lord.

"I will establish my covenant with you....and your wife." Genesis 6:18

So I bought this book for my husband last year.

He read it and love it.  He wrote a post about it as well.  Click here.

So this year I read it and loved it.  It was an easy read and very practical.  The main thing that I want to share from this book is..

God loves you!

God is with you!

God is for you!

Christmas is a time to celebrate that God loves you!! 

Who else would send there only son to earth to die for your sins!!!!

This is a must read and a great gift idea for someone!!!!

This Holiday season has been a blast already.  We have been going through the book "Count Down to Christmas" and Davis has been learning the real reason for the season.  He is learning a lot about Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.  This has warmed our hearts that he is old enough to remember what we read or teach him.

This Little People Nativity set is one tool we use to teach Davis about the meaning of Christmas!!

Although we think it is important to teach Davis the real meaning of Christmas, we still want to have fun with the whole Santa thing as well.  One day he will know the truth about this jolly old man but for now we are having so much fun watching him believe.

Last year he wouldn't go near Santa but this year he can't wait to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what he wants for Christmas!!!

Davis Sitting on Santa's lap at the Brass Pro Shop!!!

We had dinner with Santa and Mrs. Clause at Lido's pizza this week.

Davis was telling him about what was on his Crocs and what he wanted for Christmas!!

"Cheese"

What things do you do with your kids during the holiday season?

This year some of my family came down to spend Thanksgiving in our home.  What a blessing to be able to have quality time with them.  We had a great time together and it was so sad to see it end, but I look forward to being with them again over the Christmas break.

Artie and the kids making Death By Chocolate!!!

The kids decorating their table!!

My Sister Tanya and I.

A picture with my mom!!

Tanya and my brother in-law Artie!!!

The kids filling their bellies!!!

Later in the week, we took the kids to the Chesapeake Children's Museum.  Davis loves this place!!!!

Ava the sailor!!!

Donovan and Ava setting the table!!

Davis the carpenter!!!

Every year since Noah was a boy, him and his mom would make a special pumpkin pie together.  It was a tradition they looked forward to every year and this year they were able to include Davis.

I love family traditions!!!!

Every year I look forward to decorating our Christmas tree.  This year was very different because Davis wanted to play a big part in decorating.  We loved every moment watching his eyes light up as he put one of his ornaments on the tree.

Here are some pictures of this special moment....

Noah is getting the tree ready!!!

This is Davis ornament for 2009!!

Davis putting his ornaments on!!!

Davis loves this snowman!!!

Tree all done!!!

Davis hanging up his stocking!!!

The stockings are ready!!!

Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday.  I love getting into the holiday spirit with Christmas music, Trees, lights, buying gifts, wrapping, being with family and most of all experiencing it with my son Davis.

There are so many different family traditions that you can do with your family.  I have a few that I love to do every year and I will share in a later post.  This year Noah and I want to start some traditions of our own.  One thing that we decided was to read this book together every day.

This books helps explain the "true meaning of Christmas" and it gives lots of cool family activities to do.
Today was day 1 and the book talked about Advent.  They main thing Davis got out of it was that Christmas was coming soon.  At the end of reading day 1, they told us to make our own Advent calendar.  It could be numbers written on a piece of paper, a real calendar, or the one that we chose was a paper chain advent.

Davis was excited to rip the first chain off.  Now only 24 more days til Christmas.

How does your family get ready for Christmas? 

We took Davis to Hershey Park during Thanksgiving week.  He had such a great time and so did we.  It is such a joy to make special memories with my boys!!!

Here are some pictures...

Getting Ready for our first ride!!!

I love this little man!!!

I wanted a turn too!!!

He is on his "Scooter"!!!

"Bee" time!!!

Grammy came too!!!

Yea for Sky coaster rides!!!

Davis loves riding on swings!!!

A picture by the tree to end the night!!!

My mom had a few special moments with the grandkids this weekend.  She read them books, had a camp-out on the floor (with Donovan), and most of all she kept them from getting into trouble.  Wish she had that patience with me when I was a kid...Grandma's!!!!

This was my favorite moment that I witness this week....

My mom grabbed them close and had a special prayer time with them.  She had them repeat after her in Spanish.  It was so sweet and so special.  I am so thankful that my son has two amazing grandma's (Wuela and Grammy)

As I get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday I wanted to reflect of the things I am most thankful for.

I am thankful for...

1. Jesus

Without Him I am nothing.

He gave me(us) the greatest gift when He died on the cross.

2. My Husband

Noah blesses my life everyday.

3. My son, Davis

He brings me so much joy!!!

4. My Family

I am blessed to have 2 moms and a dad

I am blessed to have so many brothers and sisters

5. My CCF Family

There has been so many people at our church that have blessed our socks off!!!

I am so honored to be apart of a loving and caring church.

6. My Friends

God has brought the right people at the right time into my life.

They have helped me these last several months.

7. My Mentor

She has helped me these last few years.

I am thankful that I am able to be so open and blessed that she is willing to help me be the best Tricia I can be.

8. God's provision

He has and will continue to supply all my needs. Thank you Jesus!!!

9. Having the opportunity to work with the children at CCF

They have great faith and they inspire me to have it too!!!

10. Davis having so many people that love and care for him

He is truly blessed!!!!

What are you thankful for?