We Elfed Ourselves! (Copy and Paste Web Address Below)

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1644590638

Great version of 'Carol of the Bells'

FINALLY . . someone has been able to photograph the pot at the end of the rainbow!

Something I found interesting

I came across this today and thought it was very interesting. To think how God wired our brains and how differently a baby thinks than an adult is amazing.

Dear Dr. Warren: Have you heard of the term object permanence ? My daugher-in-law said her pediatrician used the term relating to her 6 month old.
-RA

Dear RA: Object permanence refers to an aspect of child development. The early development of the human psyche is absolutely fascinating. Infants are born with no knowledge of the outside world. They have an inborn fascination with the human face. Mom's face is the right distance from her infant to be in focus during feedings and baby will stare intensely at her during the feeding, but baby has no knowledge that she still exists when he doesn't see her (object permanence) and will not look for her when she moves out of view. Neither does baby make any effort to focus on objects which are not in focus since he has no knowledge of their existence as being any different than he sees them. In the first few months he integrates all the information he has taken in through all his senses and learns to distinguish between the outside world, internal sensations, memories, and dreams. By the time he has put all this information together, he has developed object permanence. He knows that things exist even when he doesn't see them, especially Mom. Once that happens a baby begins to develop separation anxiety, stranger, anxiety, and cries out for Mom when he doesn't see her. The need for Mom becomes an independent need, separate and distinct from the fact that Mom takes care of baby's other needs like hunger and comfort.

Sincerely,
Dr. Warren

Santa's Coming!!

Thanksgiving

I have so many things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I'm reminded this year that Thanksgiving is not about filling up with Turkey, but about GIVING and being thankful for all we have. I think about how blessed I am today, with family and blessings coming from every direction, and how some people can't have the experience of being with family this season. I think sometimes we go about our busy lives rushing here and there and planning out our year, but life is like a vapor, it's here and gone before you know it. Be thankful for all you have and don't take anything for granted!

Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

I'M THANKFUL FOR:
My wonderful Husband who lifts me up and makes me feel loved
My beautiful daughter who I couldn't live without
My Parents and In-Laws that are such an inspiration to me & all my brothers & sisters, sister-in-law's, neices, nephews, and the list goes on..
My Great Job
And last but certainly not least...God, for the miracle that made all this possible.

Abby's Birthday Celebration

Abby turns 5 years old on Nov. 6th, but we had her a little party tonight at Chuck-E-Cheese.