tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86117448701923970482024-03-14T03:19:45.534-04:00The LaVansWe have decided to share our exciting life with those who care to know... So here is where you will find our happenings... Enjoy!The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.comBlogger326125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-29391008212469895892014-08-05T11:28:00.001-04:002014-08-05T11:28:09.247-04:00Woman of Courage Book Review<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Once again, Wanda E. Brunstetter, has done an outstanding
job writing a story that not only captivates the reader, but teaches valuable
lessons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Woman of Courage </i>is a fascinating tale weaving two worlds into one
beautiful picture of Grace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The outstanding
message of God’s grace and mercy is evident in this incredible story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve read many of her books, but I will have
to say, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Woman of Courage</i> is one of
her best! It is definitely worth your time!</div>
The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-51117882559620358962014-02-13T17:18:00.000-05:002014-02-13T17:18:42.337-05:00The GOOD AND THE BADwow... So many things have happened since I've last posted on here that I won't even try to catch up. Needless to say, we have been very busy! <br />
Our little girl is now almost 2 years old.... So hard to believe how the time has flown by! She thinks she's 20 I think but mommy and daddy know better. :-) She keeps us laughing and yes... Even crying at times. But we are so thankful for our funny little gal that God entrusted into our care.<br />
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The weight and responsibility of parenting has been settling in on my shoulders lately. I realize what a huge responsibility God has entrusted to us. I know that our only hope is to rely on HIS strength and wisdom to do this thing. In those scary moments of parenting, what a comfort it is to know that we can lean on Him. <br />
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Our latest adventure with Kelsey has been to do the unthinkable.... And that is to take away her "pacy". When her last "favorite" one got holes in it, we decided it was either buy another one or... Take the plunge and vet rid of it. We took her to build a bear and she put it inside her new furry friend that she picked out. And all was well... Until... We got in the car, and... Bedtime. Ugh. To make a long story short, it is a week later and she rarely asks for it. I can't say that I would want to relive this week over again though... :-) <br />
Through it all we can know... That God's gThe LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-18389711573066637452013-03-09T12:54:00.001-05:002013-03-09T12:54:30.343-05:0010 1/2 Months old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kelsey is growing up SO FAST!! It's hard to believe she is already almost 11 months old! She is walking now, which means she is exploring the house and getting into ALL KINDS of trouble! :0) Her favorite place of mischief is our kitchen cupboards... That makes for an interesting time when mommy is trying to make supper... stopping to get kelsey out of the cupboards every two seconds! :0) While there are some challenging moments, we enjoy our little "mess maker" as we have so lovingly nicknamed her. :0) That's all for now!The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-90014558862062887242013-01-09T13:06:00.004-05:002013-01-09T13:06:59.928-05:00Christmas in January!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All of us with Grandpa Hunt</div>
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The kids at Grandpa Hunts Home on Christmas Eve</div>
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All the kids on the sled!! Jessica, Jeffery, Jerrod, Joey and Kelsey!</div>
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It has been quite awhile since I have posted on here!! Our little Sugar Bear is almost 9 months old now... getting into all kinds of trouble! :0) Here are a few pictures that re-cap some of our Christmas with my side of the family (Davis). The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-89888892169138083202012-10-30T12:04:00.001-04:002012-10-30T12:04:06.826-04:00The Big 6!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Our little princess turned 6 months old on the 14th of October!! So hard to believe! Time has just flown by... we treasure each moment with her and are so blessed to have such a sweetie! She has 5 teeth now!!...and... is working on the 6th one! Whew! That made for a few rough, grouchy weeks but... not too bad considering the pain she must have been in! Her favorite toys these days are...any tags ON her toys... yes, she loves the tags rather than the toys themselves... :0) She's sitting up like a pro and is working on her crawling... even though she can't "officially" crawl yet, she sure gets around!! :0) Mommy and daddy are keeping busy making sure she's safe... :0) We enjoy our little family and are thankful to the Heavenly Father for His many blessings!!</div>
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<br />The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-14848594518611709822012-09-22T13:58:00.000-04:002012-09-22T13:58:11.310-04:005 months old!<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm 5 months old now!! :0) Growing up WAY too fast according to mommy and daddy. Im rolling over very well now and I'm starting to scoot (almost to the crawling stage) around to get where I want to be! Im a pretty happy baby most of the time... just not so much in Church... but, were working on that! :0) </div>
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It has been WAY too long since I've posted on here...I know... so I'm not going to try to catch you up on all that has happened since the last post. I'll just give you the latest highlights! :0)<br />
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Kelsey is a grown up 4 1/2 month old now! She is rolling over, has her first two teeth, AND is eating cereal now! Wow has time gone fast, and our little newborn has grown so swiftly! We are having a blast with her though, and love watching her learn new things!<br />
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Mommy and daddy have finished their 4 VBS's they were scheduled for this summer. Whew! Glad that summer is over! ;0) No, the Lord once again graciously helped us! However, there's no rest for the weary... our Fall schedule looks almost just as hectic as our summer! We will be getting the Church Parsonage roof redone this month. A couple of men will be coming to do that for us, and we are very grateful! There are many busy days ahead, but we are enjoying our little family!<br />
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Keep us in your prayers when the Lord lays us on your hearts!<br />
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<br />The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-191544005333262652012-05-14T15:36:00.001-04:002012-05-14T15:36:26.386-04:00Welcome Baby Kelsey!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now that a whole month has passed, I FINALLY found the time to put photos of our new addition on here! :0) We welcomed our beautiful baby girl, Kelsey Grace, into our home on April 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM. She weighed 6 lbs. 2.6 oz. and was 19 inches long. We are truly blessed! </div>
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My incredible nurse, Sheri, who actually delivered our baby since the doctor didn't arrive in time! :0)<br />
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Our sweet baby girl after her first bath.</div>
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What a beautiful way to welcome our precious bundle.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GniEQKZgBBA/T1-GGW9cnLI/AAAAAAAACl4/DKFeqhGY7vY/s1600/IMG_0405.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GniEQKZgBBA/T1-GGW9cnLI/AAAAAAAACl4/DKFeqhGY7vY/s320/IMG_0405.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719437495584464050" border="0" /></a><br />Chicken Florentine, Red skinned potatoes, and Veggies<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cZhTxLRI26Q/T1-GF9agLoI/AAAAAAAACls/C9_5RR05fSw/s1600/IMG_0387.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cZhTxLRI26Q/T1-GF9agLoI/AAAAAAAACls/C9_5RR05fSw/s320/IMG_0387.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719437488727010946" border="0" /></a><br />Little Shoe favors filled with Jelly Beans<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rlvubtqaWH4/T1-GFYBObmI/AAAAAAAAClg/m1WfWCs1HYA/s1600/IMG_0386.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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In Ohio, my home church family (2 special ladies in particular-Susie and Sis Kabellar), had a lovely shower at Susie's home for us. It was so nice!! 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QvQVG6rT7VI/T1-CKiNqi8I/AAAAAAAACis/NcGUZsQr4Jk/s320/IMG_0283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719433169278241730" border="0" /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-56581400715932362492012-02-23T11:51:00.001-05:002012-02-23T11:53:18.120-05:00Come Visit!I'm over at <a href="http://www.cherishthecall.com/2012/02/customized-spring-centerpiece.html">Cherish the Call </a>today, so you can stop over there to see what's going on! :0) It's a neat way to create your very own customized Centerpiece!The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-18268927452285760182012-02-17T05:00:00.001-05:002012-02-17T05:00:05.939-05:00A Bloggy Birthday PartyWelcome to the Bloggy birthday party! Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table (oh, find your name tag first, THEN you can have a seat) :0) and make yourselves at home! Since this special day is so close to Valentine's Day, I've chosen to use that as a theme. Each of you will have a small heart-shaped container filled with red, pink and white M&M's at your place setting for a favor to take home with you at the end of the evening. There will also be a drawing at the end of the night (IF we were to truly be together that is...use your imagination...) :0) and two of you will go home with a small valentine themed gift box. Relax and enjoy the party! I hear we're going to enjoy some delicious food as well...<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our centerpiece<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-To_nfqi0YSc/TzrPfxjolvI/AAAAAAAACgE/GExnbUgun-I/s1600/IMG00719-20110211-1452.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-To_nfqi0YSc/TzrPfxjolvI/AAAAAAAACgE/GExnbUgun-I/s320/IMG00719-20110211-1452.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709103622431217394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After dinner mints<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nkMdB5vCE0Q/TzrPftPskII/AAAAAAAACf4/9XLw0s6-6yU/s1600/IMG00720-20110211-1453.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nkMdB5vCE0Q/TzrPftPskII/AAAAAAAACf4/9XLw0s6-6yU/s320/IMG00720-20110211-1453.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709103621273849986" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our place setting (notice the name tags and favors)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YZh7zJMD1yc/TzrPe8ihSDI/AAAAAAAACfs/yDXbpqSY2RM/s1600/IMG00721-20110211-1453.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YZh7zJMD1yc/TzrPe8ihSDI/AAAAAAAACfs/yDXbpqSY2RM/s320/IMG00721-20110211-1453.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709103608199465010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our drawing winners will go home with these!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LRzAqxgOdjo/TzrPgRLiMhI/AAAAAAAACgU/mSlTFlg7Fk8/s1600/IMG00696-20110203-1518.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LRzAqxgOdjo/TzrPgRLiMhI/AAAAAAAACgU/mSlTFlg7Fk8/s320/IMG00696-20110203-1518.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709103630920069650" border="0" /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-39271440255774840932012-02-10T05:00:00.002-05:002012-02-10T11:57:58.781-05:00Preparing for a Bundle of JoyFor being such small little things, babies require quite a bit of preparation before their arrival! I've always "known" that in the back of my mind; but now that I'M the one doing the preparing, it can be a bit overwhelming! However, the joy of the occasion, most certainly outweighs the "work" involved! :0)<br /><br />The doctor visits were the first step in "preparing" of course. When we found out that we were expecting our little bundle of joy, we were thrilled beyond words. The first impulse was to run out and start buying things right away; but we refrained from doing any buying until we found out what our little bundle would be (at least I HOPE they are right...now that we have bought things for a girl...). However, as soon as we were told, we went out and did a baby registry! Since we have family in 2 other states (besides ours), we registered at 3 different places to make it easier for those not close to one or the other stores. Of course, everything from bottles to a bath tub (a baby one of course...) are on there as we anticipate taking care of our sweet bundle of joy.<br /><br />Next, we began clearing out the room that is to be the nursery. We had a bunkbed in that room that needed to be gotten rid of, and I just happened to have a sister who was in need of another bunkbed, so...that solved that problem! My parents and a wonderful friend came down to our house and repaired the closet ceiling (which had a leak that was turning into a moldy mess) and transported the bunkbed up to my sisters. Then things could begin in earnest. My sweet husband washed down the walls and used a magic eraser to get most of the ugly marks off (since we live in a parsonage and weren't able to paint the room,we did the next best thing!). After rearranging and removing the rest of the things in the room (and moving a recliner in), it was ready for the baby furniture to be moved in! What an exciting time that was when we finally got the crib and changing table set up! :0) My in-laws purchased those items for us, and came down to help put them together. The curtains went up next and the room FINALLY began to look like a bonifide nursery!<br /><br />Since then, I have begun working on the rest of the decor! The letters of our babies name (which for now, I will not post on here...) were decorated with ribbon and paints and hung on the wall above the crib. Next, I decorated the Wall Art I had bought to look like ladybugs and they will be put up soon! (pictures will be posted at a later time, since I would like our family to see it first)<br /><br />Many precious articles of clothing have been purchased already in anticipation for our "little lady's" arrival, and I'm sure many are yet to come! :0) With two baby shower's scheduled soon, who knows what all she will end up with! :0)<br /><br />All in all, it has been one of the most thrilling things I have ever done. What a miracle God performs when He creates a new life. Everytime we see our litte one on the ultrasound we thrill again at how marvelous our God is. Truly we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" by our awesome Creator!<br /><br /><br /><br />To see how these ladies prepared for their bundles of joy, visit...<br /><br />Jennifer at <a href="http://cherishthecall.com/">Cherish the Call </a>and Jessica at <a href="http://itsthelittlethings4.blogspot.com/">It's the Little Things</a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-72069804809218040182012-01-17T13:02:00.004-05:002012-01-17T13:10:35.718-05:00A Davis ChristmasThis year was the year to be at the Davis side of the family over Christmas Day...however, since we were at home this year on Christmas, we ended the week after with them. Below are some photos from that fun time!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Me and my mom<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MZFInrdv3Fs/TxW4q7QNE0I/AAAAAAAACdo/1jkqddqV_Co/s1600/IMG_0050.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MZFInrdv3Fs/TxW4q7QNE0I/AAAAAAAACdo/1jkqddqV_Co/s320/IMG_0050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663951106904898" border="0" /></a><br />Jessica with her Gingerbread house<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2xZGJXZ5bDI/TxW4qsqTfLI/AAAAAAAACdc/d4d1UozgLz0/s1600/IMG_0151.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2xZGJXZ5bDI/TxW4qsqTfLI/AAAAAAAACdc/d4d1UozgLz0/s320/IMG_0151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663947189845170" border="0" /></a><br />The whole Davis Clan<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a4FtDwmOGDM/TxW4rnxcOQI/AAAAAAAACd0/ANmYQyqTUZQ/s1600/IMG_0073.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a4FtDwmOGDM/TxW4rnxcOQI/AAAAAAAACd0/ANmYQyqTUZQ/s320/IMG_0073.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663963057469698" border="0" /></a><br />The newlyweds :0)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iamEtkwZ29w/TxW4RaV3_GI/AAAAAAAACdQ/gTksfDJYWF4/s1600/IMG_0154.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iamEtkwZ29w/TxW4RaV3_GI/AAAAAAAACdQ/gTksfDJYWF4/s320/IMG_0154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663512775588962" border="0" /></a><br />Jessica and Me at the tea shop<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vZArFRsyIIw/TxW4IgHM-QI/AAAAAAAACc4/QBZkqzsEbWM/s1600/IMG_0140.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vZArFRsyIIw/TxW4IgHM-QI/AAAAAAAACc4/QBZkqzsEbWM/s320/IMG_0140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663359705839874" border="0" /></a><br />Jessica with her mommy<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bOW77h12W9g/TxW4ICUuQpI/AAAAAAAACcs/B2u1m8D5Wkg/s1600/IMG_0139.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bOW77h12W9g/TxW4ICUuQpI/AAAAAAAACcs/B2u1m8D5Wkg/s320/IMG_0139.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663351709483666" border="0" /></a><br />Us girls enjoying the tea shop<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VMxoMzIbV_Q/TxW4JQPz2xI/AAAAAAAACdE/1NwUMPQhbmY/s1600/IMG_0144.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VMxoMzIbV_Q/TxW4JQPz2xI/AAAAAAAACdE/1NwUMPQhbmY/s320/IMG_0144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663372626844434" border="0" /></a><br />Me and my sis<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j_DXRGwO45Q/TxW36XO9LgI/AAAAAAAACcU/LAODtyXq7KU/s1600/IMG_0137.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j_DXRGwO45Q/TxW36XO9LgI/AAAAAAAACcU/LAODtyXq7KU/s320/IMG_0137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663116804271618" border="0" /></a><br />Mom with her new "daughter" :0)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i7onXiYzGvA/TxW36qYBsUI/AAAAAAAACcg/eC0tmechz3I/s1600/IMG_0138.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i7onXiYzGvA/TxW36qYBsUI/AAAAAAAACcg/eC0tmechz3I/s320/IMG_0138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698663121942589762" border="0" /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-86445986997390338582012-01-17T12:39:00.002-05:002012-01-17T12:52:23.881-05:00Christmas with the LaVan ClanI am WAY behind in posting our family Christmas photos!! But, here they are now. We began the week after Christmas with the LaVan side of the family. While we were all together (and trying out the new camera) we took some family photos. Here are the finished products! :0)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mom and Dad LaVan<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCev3zOjSUk/TxWzh0TuUUI/AAAAAAAACb8/mPJKzL00tXs/s1600/IMG_0031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCev3zOjSUk/TxWzh0TuUUI/AAAAAAAACb8/mPJKzL00tXs/s320/IMG_0031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698658297065656642" border="0" /></a><br />Nathan and Lori<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y5b2vIzTP4U/TxWzhUzE1TI/AAAAAAAACbw/XeCgobzYybw/s1600/IMG_0032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y5b2vIzTP4U/TxWzhUzE1TI/AAAAAAAACbw/XeCgobzYybw/s320/IMG_0032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698658288607221042" border="0" /></a><br />Us (and Kelsey) :0)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_hJn4js3qQ/TxWzhOfdrmI/AAAAAAAACbk/Pla28-BtWcM/s1600/IMG_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_hJn4js3qQ/TxWzhOfdrmI/AAAAAAAACbk/Pla28-BtWcM/s320/IMG_0027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698658286914350690" border="0" /></a><br />The whole Clan<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rHvpI8tAdhc/TxWzih7Ip9I/AAAAAAAACcI/aSaW_GB4awI/s1600/IMG_0029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rHvpI8tAdhc/TxWzih7Ip9I/AAAAAAAACcI/aSaW_GB4awI/s320/IMG_0029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698658309310556114" border="0" /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-15535516607593118312012-01-05T10:49:00.000-05:002012-01-05T10:51:03.983-05:00How to Keep the Flu at Bay<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Want to keep the Flu away from you this season?</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here is the way to do it!</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;">A GREAT company called Herbalife has the products you need to keep you and your family healthy and happy during the flu season. Nobody enjoys getting sick, so if you can find the product to prevent it, wouldn't you want to try it?!<br /><br />One of Herbalife's consultants has graciously offered to give you an extra special deal on your order. You will be paying next to NOTHING for shipping and handling if you order these products <span style="font-weight: bold;">through her</span> instead of the corporate website. You can't beat that!!<br /><br />These are the products that are available to keep you healthy during the flu season. There is something for everyone in the family!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Schizandra Plus</span> 60 <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1325776486_0">tablets</span> for $16.80 (Plus <span style="font-weight: bold;">$1.00</span> Postage and handling). Supports<br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Immunity and cellular health; and provides general antioxidant support<br /></div> against free radicals. 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Fun sports shapes!<br /><br />Where else can you get these products and only pay <span style="font-weight: bold;">$1.00 shipping and handling</span>?! NOWHERE! So get your order placed TODAY with Ruth Davis. You can call her to place your order or <span style="font-weight: bold;">request a catalog</span> at 330-620-8344 OR email her at jwdii1@sbcglobal.net.The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-72203615587001776752011-12-23T05:00:00.000-05:002011-12-23T05:00:06.016-05:00How We Celebrate ChristmasThey say a picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well, I'll just give you a quick overview of how our Christmas celebration usually goes in picture form, how's that? :0)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Meal with the Church family<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xfr9TKKsX20/TvDetRtfr0I/AAAAAAAACaY/QpBPsXV3RqY/s1600/IMG_0500.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xfr9TKKsX20/TvDetRtfr0I/AAAAAAAACaY/QpBPsXV3RqY/s320/IMG_0500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688291198798638914" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas Program<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fU6uPhkAkYQ/TvDetCK_VII/AAAAAAAACaQ/KXTVyfET_ik/s1600/IMG_2325.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fU6uPhkAkYQ/TvDetCK_VII/AAAAAAAACaQ/KXTVyfET_ik/s320/IMG_2325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688291194627380354" border="0" /></a><br />A Journey North<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--0HjzArw6dw/TvDfy4Km-bI/AAAAAAAACbQ/UBeqa5ZKK-Q/s1600/IMG_7699.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--0HjzArw6dw/TvDfy4Km-bI/AAAAAAAACbQ/UBeqa5ZKK-Q/s320/IMG_7699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688292394532272562" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Playing Games with Family<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qOW_hr-2bdg/TvDevF7fB1I/AAAAAAAACa0/lM0bJBP-fbs/s1600/IMG_7879.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qOW_hr-2bdg/TvDevF7fB1I/AAAAAAAACa0/lM0bJBP-fbs/s320/IMG_7879.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688291229995829074" border="0" /></a>Opening Presents from one another<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2lNgoOxC1A/TvDettd2gdI/AAAAAAAACao/L6QvO0VEK0E/s1600/IMG_7807.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2lNgoOxC1A/TvDettd2gdI/AAAAAAAACao/L6QvO0VEK0E/s320/IMG_7807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688291206249218514" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />And...yes...EATING!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exMalXHpz5Q/TvDevZA1yzI/AAAAAAAACbA/8WjBmflB2Io/s1600/IMG_7846.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exMalXHpz5Q/TvDevZA1yzI/AAAAAAAACbA/8WjBmflB2Io/s320/IMG_7846.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688291235118566194" border="0" /></a>Now this year will be a little different since Christmas is on a Sunday. However, it may be done later than usual, but I think all the same things are in store! :0)<br /><br /><br />To see how these other ladies celebrate visit<br /><br />Jennifer at <a href="http://joyeverafter.blogspot.com">Joy Ever After</a><br />Jessica at <a href="http://itsthelittlethings4.blogspot.com">It's the Little Things</a><br />and Judy at <a href="http://contentedathome.com">Contented at Home<br /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-36056498638556257542011-12-20T13:41:00.002-05:002011-12-20T14:05:23.893-05:00Christmas Program 2011The greatest Christmas pageant ever? Probably not...but we got through another Christmas program! :0) We did the basic Nativity this year, with the kids acting it out as one of our Teens read the "story". The program went MUCH better than the practices! :0) But they usually always do... Our focus this year was on the fact that since Jesus came to earth, and gave us the gift of Salvation, the least we can do is give Him our heart.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OWMVJIc_5p0/TvDbdWlTVfI/AAAAAAAACaA/uufb-Im6004/s1600/IMG_2329.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OWMVJIc_5p0/TvDbdWlTVfI/AAAAAAAACaA/uufb-Im6004/s320/IMG_2329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688287626693662194" border="0" /></a>Don't you love our little show off angel? LOL<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wyooatZRm8I/TvDbSf19rII/AAAAAAAACZk/ENnCFi8-LfQ/s1600/IMG_2325.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wyooatZRm8I/TvDbSf19rII/AAAAAAAACZk/ENnCFi8-LfQ/s320/IMG_2325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688287440200903810" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zUKne2GAV5U/TvDbSInMywI/AAAAAAAACZY/daHdT9AkG3U/s1600/IMG_2321.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zUKne2GAV5U/TvDbSInMywI/AAAAAAAACZY/daHdT9AkG3U/s320/IMG_2321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688287433964964610" border="0" /></a>Playing "Joy to the World" on the hand bells<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U1PjZh5GcHQ/TvDbRN0KdCI/AAAAAAAACZM/mrbZJgXqOzk/s1600/IMG_2319.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U1PjZh5GcHQ/TvDbRN0KdCI/AAAAAAAACZM/mrbZJgXqOzk/s320/IMG_2319.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688287418181645346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iXKTtAMVDL4/TvDbQ_zRJBI/AAAAAAAACZA/FS0oyCdKBi8/s1600/IMG_2308.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iXKTtAMVDL4/TvDbQ_zRJBI/AAAAAAAACZA/FS0oyCdKBi8/s320/IMG_2308.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688287414419792914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JkMgjtc9i00/TvDbT-qKkAI/AAAAAAAACZw/Ida-s1_9IfY/s1600/IMG_2328.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JkMgjtc9i00/TvDbT-qKkAI/AAAAAAAACZw/Ida-s1_9IfY/s320/IMG_2328.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688287465652785154" border="0" /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-37389369409596489872011-12-16T05:00:00.003-05:002011-12-16T05:00:02.503-05:00Activities for the Christmas Season<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dVKWCavRS3I/TueRgqatDLI/AAAAAAAACY0/P3dPEy7LrsI/s1600/IMG_0514.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dVKWCavRS3I/TueRgqatDLI/AAAAAAAACY0/P3dPEy7LrsI/s320/IMG_0514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685673044906675378" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Christmas Program 2010</span><br /></div><br /><br />Christmas is a busy time for everyone. It seems every year gets busier and more hectic than the last! Since we are the Pastor and wife, most of our Christmas activities revolve around the Church. This year is a little different than usual since Christmas is actually on a Sunday. Normally we are up North with family for the Holiday, but this year we will be at home for once on Christmas day!<br /><br />This Sunday, December 18th, is our Children's Christmas program in the morning service. They will be presenting the Nativity in costume while one of our teenagers is reading the story. We have been working on the details for a while now, and will be glad when that part of the Christmas season is over! :0) On Christmas Day, the Church decided to go ahead and have all of our services. We will be having Sunday School, Morning Worship, and a Candlelight Service in the evening. Also, that day we will be having our Church Christmas Dinner at the Parsonage.<br /><br />Activities outside of the Church, involve spending time with family, exchanging gifts, eating, and enjoying being together! On my husband's side of the family, we will be attending a big extended family Christmas party on the 26th. Every year they get together at a hall, decorate it all up, and eat together. On my side of the family, we will be getting together will all of our clan, and pretty much doing the same thing! :0) We get to eat lots of goodies around the Holidays since we see both sides of the family!<br /><br />Overall, being with family is the highlight of our Christmas activities. What about you?<br /><br />To see what these ladies do for the Holidays, visit...<br />Jennifer at <a href="http://joyeverafter.blogspot.com/">Joy Ever After</a><br />Jessica at <a href="http://itsthelittlethings4.blogspot.com/">It's the Little Things</a><br />Judy at <a href="http://contentedathome.com/">Contented at Home</a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-36993045259820589522011-12-09T05:00:00.002-05:002011-12-09T05:00:00.366-05:00How We Christmas Shop<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6gSSBHzov-Y/Tt5TRw-ddXI/AAAAAAAACYo/mNc2FDZbyww/s1600/1297476353shopping_clipart.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 187px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6gSSBHzov-Y/Tt5TRw-ddXI/AAAAAAAACYo/mNc2FDZbyww/s320/1297476353shopping_clipart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683071344457905522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">This image brought to you by <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=610&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=IlWxUguLtIEtDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.howtoshopforfree.net/forum/drug-stores/cvs-clearance-deals/page-2/&docid=eIIgSo8GbsW4CM&imgurl=http://www.howtoshopforfree.net/wp-content/forum-avatars/1297476353shopping_clipart.jpg&w=149&h=160&ei=FlPeTrbULubi0QHjt_imBw&zoom=1">How to shop for free.net</a><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div>Ever hear the phrase, "shop til you drop"? Well, that's not me...I am probably totally unusual in this area...but what's new right? :0) Shopping is not one of my favorite things, but I do like to get something special for family members at Christmas time. However, due to the size of our family (uh...by size I mean the number of members), we are not able to buy for everyone anymore. Our main focus is usually on the niece and nephews! Kids are so much fun to buy for that it is hard for me not to spoil them! :0)<br /><br />Unlike probably most of you, not even the prospect of getting a fantastic gift for the kiddos can entice me to go shopping on Black Friday! I absolutely DETEST big crowds and long lines; so I generally do my shopping little bits at a time. I usually have a good idea of what I'm looking for before heading into the store, so none of this aimless, up-and-down-every-aisle shopping for me! (I TOLD you I'm not a shopper...) I go in, check for the best deal on the item I'm looking for, check out, and I'm out of there!<br /><br />Maybe you think I'm a wet blanket...and maybe you're right. However, to me, the best part of Christmas is not the presents, it's spending time with my family. So, I suppose that is where I put my focus at Christmas time...sorry to disappoint you all! :0) Happy Shopping!<br /><br />*For other blogs on this topic, where you will find normal people who LIKE to shop, visit...<br />Jennifer at <a href="http://joyeverafter.blogspot.com/">Joy Ever After</a><br />Judy at <a href="http://contentedathome.com/">Contented at Home</a><br />and Jessica at <a href="http://itsthelittlethings4.blogspot.com/">It's the Little Things</a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-63430508267949692942011-12-07T11:46:00.003-05:002011-12-07T11:51:12.834-05:00Devotional PostMost of you are aware that I am writing for my sister's blog Joy Ever After now, so I thought I would share the link to the devotional that I posted today.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://joyeverafter.blogspot.com/">Joy Ever After</a></div>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-76738074879135632012011-12-02T05:00:00.000-05:002011-12-02T05:00:03.717-05:00How We Decorate for ChristmasI usually decorate for Christmas a little earlier than most people. I like to have it up in time so we can enjoy it, because after Christmas is over it's just not as much fun anymore! :0) So our decorations were up the week before Thanksgiving this year... Partly because we travel to see family the week of Thanksgiving, so putting them up the day after is not usually an option for us. Anyhow, as with my fall decorations, most of our Christmas decorations have been given to me over the years as gifts. The tree, however, is special to me because it was my Grandma's tree that I received after she passed away. Since I also have her living room furniture, it seemed fitting to leave the decorations the same color (and several of the very same ornaments she used). As a result, our tree is done in Silver, White and Pink. I do like to collect Snowmen so I have a few pieces that were given to me that I enjoy putting out each year. My dream is to someday have one of those little lit up Christmas villages to add to my decor. However, since they are a bit out of our price range right now, we just made do with some of the smaller pieces I found for cheap. :0) As far as outside decorating goes...I usually like to do the garland on my banisters entwined with white lights, wreaths, and swags under my front windows. However, this year was a little different since we're expecting our first child, I decided just to do things a little more simple. I still hung a wreath or two and put the swags under the windows, but no garland or lights this year for our house. Sometimes though...simple is better. :0)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PXr4rI52JZM/Tte9izkdfUI/AAAAAAAACWw/y9tccuaSMQw/s1600/IMG_2267.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PXr4rI52JZM/Tte9izkdfUI/AAAAAAAACWw/y9tccuaSMQw/s320/IMG_2267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217860607507778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-32Hmlp8tL2g/Tte9Wv684tI/AAAAAAAACWc/gKYEtYWFFA4/s1600/IMG_2259.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-32Hmlp8tL2g/Tte9Wv684tI/AAAAAAAACWc/gKYEtYWFFA4/s320/IMG_2259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217653469668050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T_G6Sp6VHuM/Tte9WRF9rKI/AAAAAAAACWM/1GNaamndEZw/s1600/IMG_2268.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T_G6Sp6VHuM/Tte9WRF9rKI/AAAAAAAACWM/1GNaamndEZw/s320/IMG_2268.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217645194357922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vlSURiJlRHU/Tte9VqmHp3I/AAAAAAAACWE/-xwgZwgoykU/s1600/IMG_2269.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vlSURiJlRHU/Tte9VqmHp3I/AAAAAAAACWE/-xwgZwgoykU/s320/IMG_2269.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217634860246898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hd9EX6-TSLw/Tte9VbiELeI/AAAAAAAACV0/hTGKU-wQVrw/s1600/IMG_2263.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hd9EX6-TSLw/Tte9VbiELeI/AAAAAAAACV0/hTGKU-wQVrw/s320/IMG_2263.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217630816710114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smysoslxB5w/Tte9XdRKBFI/AAAAAAAACWk/iDsDPXRJOio/s1600/IMG_2257.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smysoslxB5w/Tte9XdRKBFI/AAAAAAAACWk/iDsDPXRJOio/s320/IMG_2257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217665642398802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2uezrMTXrpk/Tte89TqUkkI/AAAAAAAACVc/pK7GmhRs2uA/s1600/IMG_2262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2uezrMTXrpk/Tte89TqUkkI/AAAAAAAACVc/pK7GmhRs2uA/s320/IMG_2262.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217216386994754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zNdiKla8LqQ/Tte88Xwg49I/AAAAAAAACVU/-z8zviJOaq0/s1600/IMG_2261.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zNdiKla8LqQ/Tte88Xwg49I/AAAAAAAACVU/-z8zviJOaq0/s320/IMG_2261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217200306840530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1OAxsCeRvGg/Tte87vCLjSI/AAAAAAAACVE/bg0EztVCARA/s1600/IMG_2260.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ZMUUd2eAec/Tte87KZjjGI/AAAAAAAACU4/6rxpU2I66gI/s1600/IMG_2255.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ZMUUd2eAec/Tte87KZjjGI/AAAAAAAACU4/6rxpU2I66gI/s320/IMG_2255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217179541015650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eTs7mhq4tfU/Tte89nDkTTI/AAAAAAAACVo/ym0ZXnqDgMM/s1600/IMG_2264.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eTs7mhq4tfU/Tte89nDkTTI/AAAAAAAACVo/ym0ZXnqDgMM/s320/IMG_2264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681217221593156914" border="0" /></a><br />This is another installment from the JOY EVER AFTER bloghop. Please stop by these other blogs to see how they decorate for Christmas!<br />Jennifer at J<a href="http://joyeverafter.blogspot.com">oy Ever After <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><br />Jessica at <a href="http://itsthelittlethings4.blogspot.com">It's the Little Things</a><br />Judy at <a href="http://contentedathome.com">Contented at Home</a><br />and Liz at <a href="http://lizstetler.com">Inside the Mind of Mama Bear<br /></a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-91575399094704438842011-11-25T05:00:00.001-05:002011-11-25T05:00:03.618-05:00How We Celebrate Thanksgiving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mls_sDtrDCI/TsakkMvi3JI/AAAAAAAACUI/MDvWya71Iuc/s1600/IMG_2229.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mls_sDtrDCI/TsakkMvi3JI/AAAAAAAACUI/MDvWya71Iuc/s320/IMG_2229.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676405322149977234" border="0" /></a><br />Since we live so far away from family, we never celebrate any holiday in our own home. However, SINCE we're alone most of the year, we enjoy this time away surrounded by our favorite people! :0) Our Celebration varies from year to year as to the actual events, however there is ALWAYS a common denominator: The BIG Thanksgiving meal! We, like most families, have our favorites that HAVE to be a part of the Thanksgiving dinner each year. For example, my mom makes the BEST Sweet Potato Casserole; my sister usually brings her delectable Cranberry Salad (not your typical stuff...); and since I am the Pumpkin lover of the family,my contribution usually is a Pumpkin Cheesecake or some other dessert made of that wonderful "orange stuff". Of course, that is not ALL that we eat, but those are some of the dishes that make things so extra special. <br /><br />When it is the year to have Thanksgiving at my in-laws, things are done a little differently. We usually have the meal at my husband's Aunts house where there is enough food prepared and brought in to feed the neighborhood (and in fact, HAS been shared once the festivities were over)! I'll never forget my first Thanksgiving there...his aunt (always afraid there won't be enough food) prepared 3 whole Turkeys, AND a ham, just in case someone didn't care for Turkey... Needless to say, nobody went hungry that year... :0)<br /><br />After stuffing ourselves silly, we spend time together laughing, sharing, and playing games. This is the main thing that I'm thankful for at this time of year- spending time together with the people I love most, my family!<br /><br />*For other blogs on this topic visit... <a href="http://joyeverafter.blogspot.com">JoyEverAfter</a>The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611744870192397048.post-10857303466754507892011-11-24T05:00:00.000-05:002011-11-24T05:00:07.935-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b_8tTQimcp0/TsapCeIvBqI/AAAAAAAACUU/Mf3dI6BV-9U/s1600/IMG_2221.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b_8tTQimcp0/TsapCeIvBqI/AAAAAAAACUU/Mf3dI6BV-9U/s320/IMG_2221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676410240261621410" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We have SO MUCH to be thankful for, don't we? This year, I'm going to just list my top 5 things I'm thankful for, and would like for YOU to post your top 5 in the comments box below.<br /><br />1. The Blood of Jesus Christ that cleanses from all Sin, and gives us access to a relationship with Him!<br />2. My wonderful Husband Luke, who is the best I could ever ask for!<br />3. Our little bundle of Joy that is due to arrive in April! :0)<br />4. Our incredible family!<br />5. Wonderful friends that are a true blessing to our lives.The LaVanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01617649439441334264noreply@blogger.com0