All in the Family...

Guess Who?

Jake's Sister! Ms. Molly

Enjoying her snow day but ready to head back into the house.

Our Friend Z

Making Snow Angels...

Making A Snowman...

And yes, all the while her mom, my dear friend Beth, Molly's mom :) was snapping shots and taking it all in. We found God in the ordinary - not so ordinary for Texas kind of way...and it was a great day!

Never Grow Up~

xoxo,

Officially...

Snow Day in Austin!

Better Shared with Friends

Making Memories :)

Never Grow Up!

Warming up!

xoxo,

Will You Be My...

Valentine....

If you say life gets better than this, I'm not sure I'm buying it. Introducing one Ms. Riley Susan. She is 7 lbs. of adorable and is the newest blessing of Kelley and George, as well as namesake of my BFF Sue and David. Just when you think your cup is full God does this...

As in many days of my own life, my cup runneth over...praise you Lord. Today we were lucky enough to be sipping from the saucer and my heart is full!

Here's to my Ya-Ya's~

xoxo,

I Want To Be In That Number....

When the Saints go marching in! Everyone at our house is ready for some football. Go Saints! We love the Colts too and would probably be pulling for them if they were playing any other team.

Not this year! I think it's time for the Saints, the coach, our own Austin boy Drew Brees and the city of New Orleans to take home the hardware. Go get 'em boys and let the party begin!

Oops..it's New Orleans. The party started a long time ago!

xoxo,

~May you find Jesus in the ordinary and may His love be enough~

Cure for the Common Cold

Nothing like a little afternoon matinee, with friends to make you feel better. Life is good.

xoxo,

~My Cup Runneth Over~

One for the Birthday Boy

If you feel like we are celebrating a birthday almost every blog...you are probably right. Our immediate family isn't that large, so how on earth can almost everyone have a birthday within weeks of each other, and so close to Christmas at that!

Today is Daddy, Bill (pronounced Beel by my mother), Billy Ray, Bill Bowers, Papa's birthday. I think he has but one wish, for my mother to turn the heat up to 72 for the day!

Whatever your wish, I hope it comes true! Happy Birthday to my Dad...I'm happy I got you!

xoxo,

~My Cup Runneth Over~

Better to Give Than Receive

If we've heard it once we've heard it a thousand times, right. But it is as true today as the day our mothers first uttered the words.

Here's a little of the break down of Christmas, at least for me.

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Jesus loves everyone, always has, always will. His love is one of sacrifice, ultimately the sacrifice that would save the world. Of course He should be the reason we celebrate Christmas at all and it is easy to get side tracked on the giving..excess anyone?!?

On the other hand, it is okay to give gifts at Christmas. It is exactly what Jesus wants us to do, give to others. Our giving should be a matter of the heart, paying it forward where there is need.

Opportunities exist every single day and we need to be as generous, caring and giving as our time and resources will allow, not just at Christmas. Christmas brings opportunities to the surface though and that is a good thing, an opportunity to give something back - don't miss your chance! There are so many places to volunteer, places to serve.

A dear family was put in our path for such a reason this year. One chance encounter provided opportunity for lives to be touched in the true spirit of Christmas. One email and love was paid forward by my generous family and friends.

I had the privilege of delivering the goods today and the look of joy and HOPE for this grandmother made me the lucky recipient. God is so good!

Below, a grandmother's note, handwritten, name left out for privacy, but I think you will agree, it truly is better to give than receive.

xoxo,

~My Cup Runneth Over~