Give Thanks

I just did a quick search on biblegateway.com for "give thanks." I had no idea how many times these two words are found together in the Bible and I wanted to know (hello, it's Thanksgiving tomorrow!). I was surprised to find 48 references! And "thanksgiving"? Well that's mentioned 30 times. The simple word "thanks" is written 100+ times. I'm not even scratching the surface of gratitude, grateful, thankful, and any other word that comes close to thanks.


We're planning to spend lots of time counting our blessings this week/weekend. We get to have quality time with both families... who we're very thankful for. Hoping you all have time to thank God for all He's done for you this year and for all that is to come. We serve such an amazing God.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Ahhh Shutterfly

I've always loved Shutterfly products. From sweet holiday cards to custom photo books to fun desk calendars, they do it all! And let's talk about quality... well, it's awesome. I've never been disappointed by anything I've ordered... which is why this giveaway is so exciting to me!

Two words: Christmas. Cards.

(for free!)

I love sending out Christmas cards and receiving them. Not many of our friends send them because, well let's face it, our lives aren't as exciting as people my parents' age who have kids getting married, having babies, and traveling around the world. But I like to know what's going on in my friends' lives. Check out some great layouts Shutterfly is offering this season:

Love the simplicity of this one - picture it with a much less cute but still fun 20s-something couple in place of the sweet little girl. :-)

Also enjoy this design. Contemporary meets chic. Fabulous.

And this one is gorgeous. Maybe I just wish my wedding pictures were by the ocean. Not going to happen here in chilly Minnesota!

We're having a family photo shoot this weekend with my great photographer friend, and I'm hoping one of the pictures will be perfect to grace our free Shutterfly Christmas card!

i will follow

seeking God's heart... this song says it all. 

can't get the words out of my mind.

where You go, i'll go 

where You stay, i'll stay 

when You move, i'll move 

i will follow... 

all Your ways are good 

all Your ways are sure 

i will trust in You alone 

higher than my side 

high above my life 

i will trust in You alone 

where You go, i'll go 

where You stay, i'll stay 

when You move, i'll move 

i will follow You 

who You love, i'll love 

how You serve i'll serve 

if this life i lose, i will follow You 

i will follow You

light unto the world 

light unto my life 

i will live for You alone 

You're the one i seek 

knowing i will find 

all i need in You alone, in You alone 

in You there's life everlasting 

in You there's freedom for my soul 

in You there joy, unending joy 

and i will follow

where You go, i'll go 

where You stay, i'll stay 

when You move, i'll move 

i will follow You 

who You love, i'll love 

how You serve i'll serve 

if this life i lose, i will follow You 

i will follow You

~i will follow by chris tomlin

It's Official!

I sent in my paperwork. I ordered my inventory. I was accepted. I have a website. I am an official Silpada rep!

If you're looking for a fun gift for Christmas or looking for something fun to wear for Christmas, check out our online catalog here. If you'd like lots of free jewelry, contact me about hosting a party - the average hostess makes $285 in free jewelry!

I do promise that I'm not going to be the annoying, in-your-face sales lady... if I ask you if you'd like to host a party and you say no, I won't ask again! I just want everyone to know that I'm out here with some great jewelry for you!