So did her siblings.

My collage. Haniya’s collage. Cutie-pie, isn’t she?

To family and friends far and wide — we’re grateful for your love and friendship. This video shares some of our family’s memories from 2011. As we look back on 2011 and see all the blessings God has given, we can’t help but be excited for 2012. Merry Christmas and God bless you all!

This is our (almost) Christmas eCard. I would have sent it out happily had we not taken family photos yesterday and gotten an official family photo. In some ways I like this card better than the one I’m sending out. This is more fun, for sure!

Mikah turned 11 last week on our usual town day. But instead of running errands all day, he went to friends’ who surprised him with a visit to the Wildlife Safari. So nice! But his birthday did not stop there. He’s been wanting to go bowling with the brothers in this family. So kind of [...]

This boy is helping me explore, figure out and enjoy my new iPhone. Thanks sweetie. I thought I was pretty technically apt, but you’ve shown me you’re an 11 year old whizz!

I did some rearranging yesterday of my “office” – to create a nicer background for videoing myself in gnowfglins.com teaching videos. Also, how was your Christmas? Ours was restful and quiet – we had a sickie in the house.

I wanted to send out a card with a little more flair than the one I posted two days ago!

From our family to yours ~ we pray your Christmas is blessed beyond measure with God’s love!