Where has the time gone??

Seriously. The last time I posted was over a month ago. What in the world? 

Well, the first part of the holiday season was just wonderful. The Monday before Thanksgiving, Beau and Kimbo came into town. We had so much fun hanging out, and I think Mckinley secretly wishes that her Aunt KK lived closer. Now, Mckinley and  Uncle Beau. That's another story. Infact, maybe another blog entry in itself. Not anything on Beau's part. Rather, it is my daughter being a nervous nelly because of a certain beard. Awesome. 

The actual day of Thanksgiving, we went to Chris' parents and ate Thanksgiving dinner with about twenty other people. It was great. Totally went by way too fast. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, Sarah and I drove to College Station to see my mom. However, it was more that just a friendly visit. This trip included a loaded down U-haul that helped us continue to live up to our female nature. You see, it is a tradition in our family to switch as much furniture as possible. So, it was about that time this year. We left with one sofa, and came back with a sofa, Christmas tree, ten boxes, two curtain rods, and some other goods. Wow. 

I am also in the process of trying to get ready for Holiday Hoopla 2008. This month always seems to fly by.  I really wish that it did last longer. I just love Christmas time. Mckinley has just learned how to say the name "Jesus." Such perfect timing. It is so refreshing to be around a child that is hearing the awesomeness of the Christmas story for the first time.  Such a great reminder of "child like" faith. I know I have said this one million times before, but I just love the way the Lord teaches me so much through my precious child. How incredibly amazing. 

Mckinley is growing up on me. I can't believe that she will be two this month. Yesterday, Chris asked me "What is wrong with Mckinley. She has been whining all day long. Is she sick?" "No," I responded. "She is about to be two." She loves to color, paint, clean (praising the Lord for that one folks), play baby dolls, put on make up, and paint her nails. Yes. We are related. Just incase you were wondering. I love her more than anything.