I cannot believe a month has past since I last wrote in to inform you all about our life! When I look back on the month I have a couple highlights come to mind:
1. Ordering our christmas cards (you will just have to wait & see!) There is something about the season of Christmas that really makes me feel like a ten year old at heart. I swear my coworkers might think im a little strange by how much JOY I express at this time of year. Its most likely... because of Jesus :) I love that people during this time of year get to unite in a "holiday" that brought our savior into the world! Little do some people know how truly meaningful the christmas lights, trees, family gatherings and carols are! Whenever out lights come on at 5 oclock exact my heart fills with happiness and I am thankful that God has given me the gift of eternal life to be with him forever.
2. Visiting Kyla in Normal! So, Mike & I had Nick & Kara's wedding in Peoria and on our way home figured we should see kyla! We got to eat dinner, hang out and go to Fuel!
3. Thanksgiving. Cindy had the whole family over for thanksgiving this year, which was a total blessing. I am very thankful to have a family that comes together to give thanks for life, health, each other and all we are given in blessings. There is something about getting together with my family that makes me feel whole :) I do not tell all of them enough but I love them, love being around them, and wish I could see them more to built relationships!
Well that pretty much sums up November for Mike & I. He had his best month yet at Northwestern Mutual and I am very proud of him for all of his dedication, convictions and long hours he puts in. He is a man of God who cares a lot about our future, providing for me, being the leader of our household and teaching me more about Christ. I love you Mike ;)
Some small notes; I am doing a Zumba class (for sure the youngest one), mike & I knocked out all our shopping on the dreadful but wonderful black friday and I read "Longing" by Karen Kingsbury in about 8 hours :)
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Love,
Alisha
