Lyrics

The Heart Of Christmas"

I’m gonna make a wish this Christmas
I’m gonna say a little prayer
I’m gonna stop here for a moment
Before the moment disappears

The world’s in a hurry this December
City streets and shopping malls
I wish we could slow down and remember
The meaning of it all

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can, cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it
Don’t miss it, the heart of Christmas

Let’s make it feel the way it used to
Let’s find that wonder of a child
You can see the magic all around you
Come on, and open up your eyes

You can find it in the warm embrace of your family
Or calling up a long lost friend
You can even find it in the eyes of stranger
When you reach out a helping hand

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can, cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it
Don’t miss it, the heart of Christmas

In the shadow of a steeple
In a star that lights the way
You will find Him in a manger
The heart of Christmas has a name

I’m gonna make a wish this Christmas
I’m gonna say a little prayer

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can and cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can, cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it
Don’t miss it, the heart of Christmas

The Heart of Christmas

This is from a story of a little boy named Dax Locke.

Field Trip with the Ellsworth's

fall 2011

Happy 30th birthday to my amazing husband..

My little girl...

I can't believe tonight my little girl lost her 5th tooth! Just looking at this first picture and seeing it peeking through and now it's gone..Another milestone God has allowed me to see in watching this beautiful little girl grow. I am so blessed. Ahh...Drew Brady may be next he has a loose one too!! My next post both my babies just might be toothless as quick as teeth are falling out around here:)

Drew lost his first tooth

I remember when he got his first tooth

More soon followed!!

Ahhh! My babies are growing up...

Back to school

Drew Brady is 5 today!

This is how they wake up on their birthday morning..It cracks me up how Drew sleeps being that in the balloon picture you cant see real good so i took one of him and put it at the top in the puppy paw print....I see back problems in this kids future...hopefully not and he is just flexible :)

Each year Josh will get him his own tool so that when Drew leaves home he will have several tools and will know how to use each one. This picture is special to me because Josh is telling Drew that this is his first tool box and his first tool is a hammer and that he will show Drew how to use each tool that he gets each year..

Finishing up the season..

I could not be more proud of my little girl and her new friends. They finished 2nd in the season..and 3rd in the tournaments. They got sportsmanship trophy for their encouragement to their teammates and for their manners with the concession stand staff.

I was most blessed by listening to Coach Misti say to the girls " I would rather have this sportsmanship trophy than the first place trophy anyday."

What beautiful little girls. Silly, But nonetheless God's beautiful creation and we are blessed to have gotten to know them a little. We have prayed for our little girl and will for these as well. That they would Glorify God with the talents and gifts HE has given each one. Whew! Tomorrow is Sunday and Praise God for rest :)

5-21-11 Tony Lee and Danielle's wedding day

Just a few of my favorites...

This one is priceless!!!

This cake was perfect and lots of memories of my brother's favorite Little Debbie snack!

My brother...

Tonight is the night we will rehearse for my baby brother's wedding. Although nobody would believe he was once my baby brother because standing next to me he is a giant in comparison. I love looking back on all the memories we shared as kids. Watching my own kids grow and even fight reminds me to tell them how they truly are eachother's gift from God. I never knew that growing up that my sister and brother were a gift to me straight from God. I look back now and wish we never had a fight and that we spent more time climbing trees, riding bikes, eating watermelons, rollerblading, burying our allowance in an old coffee can (only to find out mom and dad had the driveway paved right where our secret stash was hidden) camping, playing with my buddy and ninja turtles and dolls (yes we took turns playing swords and other little boy things that could have poked our eyes out and because i truly have the best brother in the world he even played with me when i wanted to play dolls) he has always been so athletic so i remember him teaching me how to shoot basketball, and even how to throw a football. One of my all time memories is how I loved dancing and acting silly and I talked him into being my dance partner and having it taped as i accidently swung him straight into our basement pole.

I look forward to watching God grow you. You have grown spiritually so much and I am praising God right now as I type. I can't tell you how blessed I am to be your sister. I have enjoyed our talks here lately. We have been through alot with our parents over the last few years and Praise God for those as well. James 1:2
I am so thankful how HE has surrounded you with men who love HIM and even have rebuked you when needed. I like NIV of Proverbs 27:5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.


Thank you for the encouraging words and also the different outlook on how to show love and reminding me to have a grace filled heart for others whom may have wronged me (or us.)
Danielle is very blessed to have such an amazing guy. I really do look forward to having another sister and building to these pictures we have. God Bless you my brother on your marriage. I love you!