December already????

I cannot believe it's December already! Where did 2012 go? It seems just like yesterday I made a "New Years Resolution" saying I would start this blog. We I totally flopped on that one! LOL I guess my "News Tears Resolution" for next year is to keep up with this blog thingy! Ha we shall see. Anywho I added our family pic to my blog, just so you can see who we are. Here's two others that I love. Enjoy.

Good Bye 2011, Hello 2012

Well, I cannot believe it's January 1st 2012. Where has time gone???  I remember when I was growing up the days were long ah, those were the days..... I also, remember people telling me time would go by fast when I become an adult. Boy, were they right. I mean, I blinked and 2011 is behind us. It was a tough one lot's of ups and downs, but who said life was suppose to be easy? Now, I cannot wait to see what this year will bring us. Here's a recap of somethings that happened in 2011.....

January 14th-Luna Sophia, she's even cute today, and my younger brother still has that crazy hair. lol

March-Andrew discovered carnival rides at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

May-Trip to Albuquerque 

June 5th-Alyssa was Baptized at the Cross

June 28th-Andrew turned 4 years old. He wanted a Pirate Party.

September 5th-Alyssa turned 14 and yes we own a gun.

October 31-Halloween This year Alyssa decided to pass out candy. I was very sad.

November-Thanksgiving sisters Angela and Geneva, my mom, and me.

December-Enjoying time with Family

Well, that's it, a quick recap. I really enjoyed 2011. Lot's of fond memories. 

I haven't made any New Years Resolutions for 2012. I would like to "continue doing things" like, working out, eating healthy, decluttering and organizing my home. 

Christmas is over

Sadly, Christmas has come and gone. The excitement of all the shopping for that special gift. Wondering if we are going to have a family picture to send out. All the baking and decorating. All the pounds that we gain during this time. All the STRESS. Did you encounter that this year or did you enjoy it?

I started out early this year, so I am happy to say I enjoyed every minute of it. Don't get me wrong there was stress, but it was over family pictures. Two out of the four people in my family don't like taking pictures and if we are not done within 10-15mins they get grumpy. But, my dear friend Jaycee took our family pictures and they came out really good.  So THANK YOU Jaycee. You really helped me out.

Here's a picture she took with my camera. Her camera took better pics.

Every year since Jason and I have been married, my mother-n-law makes a Gingerbread House with the kids. Alyssa was so sweet she iced the house and let Andrew decorate it.

Here's the beginning of it.

We even had a Star this year Andrew was asked to be in our Church's annual Christmas Program; the Children's Nativity Scene. He was a Shepherd. Boy was he the cutest Shepherd. He had two lines and he nailed them, he even said the wise men's line. lol! He was very loud and everyone heard him. It was the cutest thing ever! Just before he went out on stage I told him, "Daddy and sister are out there and you want them to hear you, right? So say your lines loud so they can hear you, ok." He took it to heart, because my in-laws were up stairs and they said they heard him, loud and clear!  That's my boy!

Here's the picture of him waving at me.

Now, this was the first year we had a child wake us up on Christmas morning. Andrew tiptoed into our room to let us know Santa came last night and that there's toys under the Christmas Tree. It was sweet. We never had that before. Alyssa was an only child for 10 years and she loves her sleep. She NEVER woke us up Christmas morning. weird right? We always had to wake her up. I mean the girl loves her SLEEP! Of course Andrew had to go and wake up sister and she was dragging. It was so funny. I tried to give them at least 30 more minutes of sleep, but Andrew was ready to open up gifts. So, daddy and sister came out and Christmas began at the Harris home.

          Here's Andrew opening his last gift....He's wanted this for 3 months. I think we did good! :)

Here's Alyssa...you would think our house is a meat locker with that jacket on.  She's opening a beautiful necklace.

Well that's it from the Harris Home. I hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas. And don't forget the 

true meaning of Christmas. God in the flesh! Jesus was born to us, a Savior for every man and woman. All you have to do is BELIEVE. 

Holiday Brunch

Yesterday was one of the most exciting days for all the women that attend Sagemont Church. Yes, ladies  I hope you didn't miss it.....the Holiday Brunch. It is a time to kick off the Holiday Season. A time to bring a lost friend or friends to hear God's Word and to see some beautiful tables. I believe this was my 3rd or 4th year to host a table. I must say I was very happy with the finished product. In the past I have done a Christmas theme, but this year I decided to a Fall/Thanksgiving theme. It was not as fancy as some of the other tables, but I was on a budget.

The plates, glasses and tea/coffee cups are my mothers. This beautiful setting was given to her as a wedding gift (1972) from her older sister Lily. They are truly a treasure. My Aunt Lily past a couple years after my mom received them. With that said, I felt honored using them for brunch. 

Everything on the table I already had except for the napkins ($5), 4 set of chargers ($4 Hobby Lobby half off), Gold Cross-(Gift for each lady $1ea= $8, Hobby Lobby half off), and my ticket ($20) So, I spent $37 to host a table for 7 ladies plus me. I think I did good.

Our speaker this year was Leighann McCoy, I soooo love her. I heard her earlier this year and was excited to hear she would be our guest speaker. She really is an awesome person. I would love to be her friend. She has been through a tough year, but I so believe God doesn't give you something thing that you cannot handle. Everything in your life is a gift from God, weather it is something good or bad in your life, you just need to use it to glorify Him.

Anywho, here's her blog, http://sisterpastor.blogspot.com/ and her book.

Blessing Bags

As I told you yesterday, I had my monthly LNO with the girls from my Sunday School Class. We meet the first Thursday of every month. It's has been a blessing to every lady who attends. We are able to sit back and talk and to get to know each other on a deeper level.

Last night we made blessing bags for the homeless. We signed up to over the past 2 Sundays to bring items. Here's the list:

applesauce
wipes
chapstick
water bottle
socks
bible or track
peanut butter sandwich crackers
tuna with pull tab
fruit snack
fork and spoon

We made an assembly line and packed all these items in a gallon size Ziploc Bag. I believe we made about 21 bags. We each took a bag with us and we are to leave it in our car and the next time we see a homeless person, we are able to give him/her the blessing bag. It was a great service project.  My goal is to always to have one bag in my car at all time to give away. I think everyone should have blessing bags on hand.

Peace.

Lets get this show on the road.....

So, I don't even know where to start. I've given you a taste of me. Now what???? I guess I can give you a little background. I am 30 years old and very involved in everything I am currently learning to say "No" to people. So, if you are someone I have said "No" to, please understand that I am trying to prioritize my life, this includes God first, husband second and kids third, church forth and everything else ie work, crafting and watching tv.

Anywho, back to learning to say "No." Here's a short list of all the "Hats" I am currently wearing, COO and CFO of my home, wife, getting Andrew ready for school next fall, Mayor of my Village in Shadow Creek Ranch-Oakwood Terrace, I help out in our Summer Session Blibe Study, I am the event coordinator of my Sunday School Class-Foundations' LNO, Play Dates and Baby Showers (which I LOVE), I am a Scentsy Independent Consultant (www.jlharris23.scensty.us), I'm also a Personal Assistant to someone who is currently running for Congress TX District 14 (http://feliciaforcongress.com/). And the most challenging/interesting/fun  "Hat" I am currently wear....a mom of a fourteen year old girl! eek.  Her hormones change in a split second. This might not be all of them, but these are the ones that are currently on my mind.

I hope this blogging thingy gets better. Anyways got to get ready for LNO!

Peace until next time,