The Jolliff Family

The kids have been hoping for one good snowfall before we return overseas and they sure did get some snow!  We had about 8-9 inches in Freeburg and two days home from school to play and enjoy.  This picture was basically first thing Monday morning.  And this was after several more inches fell. I’m super thankful for these last two snow days.  It wasn’t what I would have planned as we have lots to wrap up in these next two weeks but it seemed to be just the thing to cause me to slow down, laugh with the kids, light the Christmas candle, and savor some time together.

I had the joy of speaking at this years Belle's Brunch at Northside to about 225 ladies.  I was really nervous but it was so fun to see so many faces of people that loved Hap and I during our time in Indianapolis.  We were loved well at Northside and we cherish our years there.  We are still encouraged and loved on from the fellowship there and pray that God would bless them in the years to come. I didn't get many pictures as I was visiting with so many people but did manage a few.  My mom and I did a culturally appropriate table for this year. Sweet Becky and sweet Abigail.  They were fast friends to say the least! Table full of women that I love dearly. Oh my goodness, these three were such great friends to us during our time at Northside.  We served together, loved on kids together, and did life together.  Amanda flew in from Texas and I cried when I saw her, so dear! And, no surprise, Amanda and Abigail are both fancy...

We had a fun Thanksgiving week! On Tuesday, we braved the wind storm and drove to Mulberry Grove to watch Hunter play in a tournament.  Happy to report that the Warriors won the game and Hunter played very well!! After the tournament we drove to my parent's house because the next morning we took the train to Chicago! The kids were super excited about the train and enjoyed the journey.  We were all excited to arrive and we found a delicious Middle Eastern restaurant to eat at.  We all had a schwarma and Andrew was most excited about the treat.  We walked to our hotel to get settled in. Part of us headed out to pick up our packets for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.  Abram was a good helper. After we got back, we headed out to check out the city.  Macys was nicely decorated for the holiday season.  The city wasn't very busy, which was nice! Headed to the subway. We could have walked to the Christmas tree but we were a lit...