the brew*crew adventure

Well, we've gotten our mac set back up and it's working well again, and here I am finally writing on my blog again (I'm seeing that it's been months since I've really written anything- wow!). It turned out that the "power supply" needed to be replaced, and the guy fixing it had to wait on the part, so we were a couple of weeks without it. We actually got it back last weekend, but since my brother was here for a visit, I did not have time to blog last week at all.

We hadn't seen Daniel for a few years, so it was great to visit with him. N and T were absolutely thrilled to see him, and since their "Uncle Daniel" had lived with us during his last couple of high school years when they were younger, they have a special bond with him. We just hung out, talked (had a lot of catching up to do), played a lot of board games and watched a lot of movies. He brought us the neatest game, Settlers of Catan, check it out! It's a great, intense game of strategy and we have been having a blast with it! He says that it's he and his friends' favorite game to play.

I have so much I'd like to write about... first off, we had a great holiday... restful. I hope that all of you did as well. Thanksgiving was quiet, and so was our Hanukkah, which was extra special with our having our own little miracle, baby S, to hold in our arms this year. It's amazing to think that this time last year she was but the size of a little pea.

For those who may be wondering, no, we're not Jewish, nor are we trying to be, yet our Messiah is, and this was our ninth year remembering and celebrating Hanukkah as a family. Lisa of Following the Ancient Paths has recently written a great summary article called "Why Hanukkah?" Click here to read it. She begins,

Hanukkah is a multifaceted holiday that bears much significance for today’s Believers in Messiah. It’s one of those customs that many believers think, “Hanukkah is not part of my heritage, I am not Jewish. Why would I ever consider celebrating Hanukkah?” when in fact it is a part of our heritage as Children of the Most High if we aim to walk as our Master walked. Hanukkah is a festival that centers around themes of holiness without compromise, trusting in G-d for protection, deliverance, provision and more.

I also shared more about Hanukkah and our own celebration last year here, here, here, here and here.

I just haven't found the time to blog lately like I used to... imagine that. I will share this from my personal journal though concerning our Thanksgiving, since I never did write anything here on my blog.

My, my how the time flies... The last couple of weeks have been quiet here, and calm, with no where pressing to go since we had a holiday break from coop. Wonderful. We had a lovely time on Thanksgiving day. We played lots of board games together, and Chris had Friday off so we had a long weekend which is always nice. On Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the weather was sunny and cool, and I spent most of the day preparing a feast for our family. I'd meant to post to my blog something more last week, but that never happened. Lately, life just seems to be happening faster than I can blog about it... and many of my thoughts are too mixed up to blog anyways.

Even though it was just the five(!) of us for Thanksgiving this year, I still went out of my way to create everyone's favorite traditional dishes... I just like to make it feel special that way. We had parmesan spinach balls for N, my favorite cranberry/walnut salad- the recipe I got from Barbara, which T helped me to make this year, Chris's green bean casserole- which he and N made together, pumpernickel bread with spinach dip, crescent rolls (though this year I took the easy route and bought the canned ones, rather than making the ww ones from scratch, since I didn't have my friend Serena to help with all the baking), a huge pot of garlic mashed potatoes, turkey- of course, with gravy made from the turkey's drippings and yummy home-made pecan and pumpkin pies.

We spent much of the weekend out on the town shopping together, got Chris some new eye glasses that he's needed for a long time now. We've had quite a few gray and blustery days here, as it's getting colder, though today is just beautiful- sunny and high 50's. I've been so enjoying this lovely Fall weather, finding many moments filled with contentment as I watch the golden leaves flying across our backyard, chasing after our fat hens as they busily scamper to and fro in search of tasty morsels. I just feel so blessed in this season, this year, in countless ways... as I hold my baby girl close I am reminded of how my Lord does know the desires of my heart, and answers prayer. It's been a perfectly slow day for baking, sipping chai and writing.

Now, 2008 is just around the corner!! Wow! I wish you all the very best in this New Year! Blessings...

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Listening to: Messianic Praise & Worship - Rejoice Daughter Of Zion
via FoxyTunes

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