Christmastime is here

First piece of evidence:

My Thanks

I've been trying to figure out my Thanksgiving post- it's been hard. I guess because life has been a bit tough lately. Of course I'm always thankful for my faith, family, and friends, and all that good stuff. However, right now, I am most thankful for the bit of strength that I do have. Thank you, God, for that strength.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. :)

Women of Faith

So I went to the Women of Faith conference this weekend with a group of wonderful, wonderful gals. Despite my anxiety of thousands of people (YIKES), there was lots of laughter and many memories made. I loved, loved, loved the music. Steven Curtis Chapman is an amazing musician, and his sons play with him which makes it all the better. I don't think I walked away from the conference a different person. I'm not a better Christian today than I was yesterday, I'm not a better human being. But I am a bit more awake. Finding a church has been overwhelming- extremely overwhelming. But I know I have the strength to find the right place for me. But not this Sunday. I'm giving myself a week to try absorb what I heard at the conference, then I'll attend another church next week. I just wanted to blog a tid-bit so I could post a couple pics, and say that if you're looking for a spiritual weekend get-away, you may just enjoy A Grand New Day. If nothing else, there is wonderful music!

Windy city in the rain

Did you know that Chicago being called the "windy city" has nothing to do with the weather? Nope. Something about the politicians being long-winded. True story. You learn things like that when you take a bus tour around the city.

Anyway, we had a wonderful time. And now I have a cold. From the wind, I'm sure. :)

Hmmm...

So Davin and I are heading to Chicago next weekend- yay! They say that when you're waiting for a baby, all you have to do is go on vacation and you will get a call. I think we've gone on half a dozen vacations since we heard that. :P Well, we did have to cancel a big one to California for Kiya, so maybe there is something to it, and this will be the one... :)

Anyhoo, we've never been to Chicago. Well, I've never been to Chicago (except driving through), and Davin has only been for business. So, what is that one thing in Chicago that we absolutely MUST do? I know there are so many things to see, and we'll only be there for two days, but I sure don't want to miss something spectacular!

Have a great weekend everyone! :)