New Years Day

We loved starting the year off with church, I would love to do that every year! 
After church we went home for lunch and then later that day we went out by the ocean.
The ocean is so peaceful, beautiful and relaxing, I don't know how I could ever live without it nearby! :) 

 Now what New Years Day in the past have you been able to go outside without a coat and not absolutely freeze? lol

We've been loving this warm winter weather this year! 

My little Hannah 

Chariti is such a cutie!
She kind of looks like Felicity in this picture!

Felicity, my little right hand. :)
I don't' know what I would do without her.

Mamma

It's so nice to go to the ocean with my family and just be together, even if it's cold it's still nice to be surrounded by beauty with no one around except the precious family that God has given me. 

 Think about it, surrounded by the handiwork of our God which shows His Sovereign power so magnificently whilst in the company of those whom God has Sovereignly given you, for a time, to be your closest companions. Those who have known your deepest sufferings and rejoiced with you in your greatest rejoicings and who know you better than you know yourself. There's something beautiful about being in the company of your family especially while feasting upon such a sight of grandeur as the ocean!  It's not the things themselves but the beauty behind them which pours forth from the Lord my God. Solie Deo Gloria! To God be the glory for His truly amazing grace, love and faithfulness!

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Amongst the rocks I spy a...Stephanie!

Stephanie's silhouette :) 

They did the polar plunge!!! 

(At least if dipping your toe in counts lol)

 When it began to get dark we headed over to the Kaiser's house!
The Barton's taught us how to play 100 which they learned from the Denny's! 

Poor Amanda wasn't feeling well. :( 

That's one intense but fun game!


hahaha, I will win! :)


Chariti, with her pj's on just in case she falls asleep, meanwhile...


Stephanie just lost the pen!
The game heightens in intensity and laughter breaks out!
That was so much fun!

Emily spectates from above :)

The little kids playing


♥ We love you gals! :) ♥


After dinner somehow the computers were brought out and....


some people began hacking! lol
Mom, she's innocent! I think we all can see who the guilty culprit is here! LOL!


Mom and Mrs. Kaiser are so much fun together!



Ashley and Tim, so sweetly sitting together, watching everything and taking amusement in the spectating. :)
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After we had some fun with each other we all went in the living room and sang together. That is one of our favorite highlights of visiting the Kaisers! We never leave without singing and praying, it's always such a wonderful way to end the evening!
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Happy New Years!
Hope you enjoyed seeing how we spent our New Years! I really liked having our church family be more included in our celebrations. Thank you so much for inviting us over Kaisers! We so appreciate your hospitality! Love you guys!