Snow...in California???

Apparently, a snowfall at 5am can be heard by children in California.

This native California family has all the best in snow gear.

My stalker-walker friend Gina, even talked me into walking in the snowy-slushy-mess. This picture is for you Roger (Gina's never-sits-down-for-a-second-dad)...I'm not such a wimp after all right? Remember, you said I was back in your good graces!

The last snowfall we had was four years ago, on a Sunday. The kids were doubly blessed that they could play in it all day. God blessed the children again this time too. They are all home from school today for the President's holiday weekend.

As my darling hubby would say, "God loves you, but we're His favorite."

What gift have you left unopened?

Wrapped Present
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While at my writer's group meeting last night, I was challenged. I had shared that after an editor had accepted an article for publication, a month later I had been so busy, I still had not responded to her contract.

Blasphemy, to any of you writers out there.

God had given me a beautiful gift . A gift that I had prayed for, wanted desperately, and one that he had purposed just for me. When He put this gift gently inside the box, he knew that I would just love it. He wrapped this gift personally, choosing the most elegant paper and a bow that would take my breath away. He gently placed it in my arms and waited with joyful anticipation for the moment that I would open it up. He couldn't wait to see my response to all that He had carefully placed inside.

Instead, I left this gift unopened.

Friends, what gift has God given you, that you have set aside? What beautifully wrapped package has your Father personally given you, that you have hidden away? God has an abundance of blessing just waiting for you, read more about it here.

I would love to hear more about your gift left unwrapped. I am praying that you will find where you have stored it away and unwrap it...today.

Our Thanksgiving Tradition

Does your family have a Thanksgiving tradion? How about a Thanksgiving tablecloth? Do you even know what a Thanksgiving tablecloth is? Once you see what it is, you will want one of your very own!

Click here to read all about our family's Thanksgiving tradition.