The Word

Reading in Genesis 11 the other day I was stopped at vs 4. It was a certain part of the verse that stayed with me that day, "let us make for ourselves a name". I could not escape that God wants to fill every empty place in this heart of mine. I don't want to be of myself but of Him. He revealed some places in my heart that He wants back and I gave them to Him. I was making a mess of them! I am so very thankful that He is faithful to reveal to this heart of mine who He is, how great His love & mercy are, and how intimate & safe He is.

Chocolate Moose Sighting

No words neccessary!

Neighbors Got Talent

We are so blessed to have fabulous neighbors. Our children have such a blast together and never cease to surprise us with what they will come up with. Tonight we (The Abshires & Stewards) got to attend the first ever "Neighbors Got Talent". As if that wasn't enough, Aaron, Elizabeth, & Matthew got to be the judges for this talent show that the children put together. The girls each did a routine to music that they picked and did a final number together. Sawyer was the DJ had a lot of pressure with those girls! As for judges, Papa was Piers Morgan (of course), Mama was Sharon Osbourne (and did a great impersonation of her), and Matthew was David Hasselhoff!!! We had a blast!

The Word

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter how many times I have read a passage that the Holy Spirit is ever faithful to teach this heart of mine. I recently started my Bible in a year reading and always look forward to Genesis. I was surprised at the things that the Spirit brought to me this morning. I have read through the creation story a number of times and it struck me just today that after each day of creation "God saw that it was good" yet after creating us "it was very good". That very had been all the other times but for some reason it struck my heart

in such a sweet way this time.

~ Elohim, thank you for creating me and seeing it as very good.

It also struck me that in Genesis 2:25 that the man & his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. It may sound crazy to you but I wanted that! I want to be able to stand naked in spirit before my God and be unashamed. I want to know & feel that I can stand, sit, sing, praise, or play before God. That He can see me exactly how I am (the mess and all), and I be unashamed in His presence. What an amazing place to be. I know it in my head, it is the 12 inch drop that likes to fool me into believing otherwise. I am His and He is my Abba ~ may I live naked in spirit and unashamed before you Abba.

Luke ~ So Stinkin' Cute

I haven't posted much lately on this little man so here are some shots that capture life with Luke.

Luke is ready to go play outside! What a ham!




All meals are a full sensory experience with Luke. Clean up aisle Luke!

Luke is stylin'!! That tongue cracks me up.





Luke is clearly an Abshire ~ his love for peanut butter is genetic proof!

Christmas 2008

Christmas started bright and early here at the Abshire home. The girls were so excited for Christmas morning. We enjoyed cooffe cake (Jesus' happy birthday cake) and presents. It was such a joy to see their faces. We enjoyed a visit from Papa Bill & Grandma Kay in the morning. The the Cavey Clan came for a Christmas dinner, presents, and a Christmas play put on by our very own Abbie Abshire. We had a wonderful day of celebrating our Savior's birth. A day filled with love, family, and memories.

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve candle light service at our church. The Christmas story was shared from the Word and beautiful songs were sung, turning our heats toward that first Christmas. After the candle light service we headed to our friends home for some good food and lots of laughs. As one of their traditions, you draw a name of someone there and make a representation of them out of cookie dough. It is too fun. Miss Kathleen drew Abbie's name and made the cutest cookie. Hopie drew Mama's name and it was quiet a creation. Papa somehow drew Mama's name too and made me a heart cookie (because I'll always have his heart) and a horse cookie (for my "dumb" mare that doesn't like him). It was a fun evening!

Mama's Little Helper

This has been a wonderful Christmas season. We did less and slowed down this year and loved it. Mama realized how big her girls are getting. She had alot of help with Christmas baking. We made our traditional "Buckeyes" ~ peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. Abbie helped roll the peanut butter balls. It was a sweet time of working together, talking over things, and making memories.

A Walk Through Bethlehem

As part of our Christmas traditions we take "a walk through Bethlehem". A 7th Day Adventist church reenacts what the time around Christ's birth might have looked like. It allows people, especially children, to experience the excitement around the birth of our Saviour ~ Jesus. Our children love this event.
Jesus is the reason for the season!

School Christmas Program

We count it a blessing for our girls to be able to attend a small school in a small town. They just had their Christmas program and it feels like Christmas. It was sweet to hear all those voices singing of the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus.

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Kayanna sandwiched by her buddies Emma & Brady.Abigail with Natlie & Chandler.