Pictures of the Week

Sorry it's been so long since we've blogged. We have been busy getting back into our routine since we returned home from Christmas travels. Not to mention that we have been sick with the flu this week. But, we are back!

We are lucky that we live in such a beautiful are of Clearwater. We live in the city but are located in an area that is surrounded by trees and wildlife. We are about 1/8 of a mile off of a busy road so we barely hear the traffic. It seems as though we live in the country. We have often heard sounds of coyotes and our neighbors have seen them. Last week we were able to see two of them and quickly snapped a picture of one of them before he ran away!

Then yesterday, I was sitting outside and something flew over my head. I looked up and saw this beautiful hawk! Aren't God's creatures amazing?!

Picture of the Week

This weeks POTW was taken at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Pictures from Christmas 2009!

We spent Christmas in North Carolina with Jeremy's family this year. We also were able to see Sarah's brother and sister-in-law as well. They live in the same city as Jeremy's sister (and also attend the same church)! It was nice to see them before they headed up north for Indiana and Michigan. We were also able to attend a UNC game and visit with some friends while there. So . . . here are some pictures from our trip up north.

Christmas at Andy & Elizabeth's house (and Aggie, too!)

Sarah & her brother, Andy

Taken at Andy & Elizabeth's church

Jeremy & his sister, Megan

The Dail siblings & the Martin siblings

Chapel Hill, NC - UNC game!

Jeremy's family: Rea & Eric, Megan, mom, and us!

Harker's Island, NC

Atlantic Beach, NC

Chapel Hill, NC - UNC Basketball Museum

Sarah was SO excited!

Our first picture of 2010!

Good-bye, 2009!

Just wanted to say Happy New Year everyone! Be safe!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

We trust you are enjoying your holiday. We certainly are enjoying ours! Is there a better way to spend the time celebrating Christ's birth than with the people you love?

We just wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of our readers (and maybe just some passers-by) a very merry Christmas. We hope that you look to the real meaning of Christmas rather than just the gifts, the food and family. While all those things are nice, there is just so much more to it. A baby was born one night, long ago. His name is Jesus. Jesus was born THE King of kings. He came to earth to save us from all the wrong things that we have done. Since we have excepted Him as our King, we ask that you do the same. It will be the best Christmas that you will ever experience. So look to the One who will save you from your sins for He is the best gift of all.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)