Our First of December - Goodbye Girls

Sunday, December 1

Yes, how is it December 1st already this soon after Thanksgiving? I love this photo because it is the Lord's Day. I will always have fond and special memories of white country churches. And one day, I hope to have a manger scene like this for my home. What a beautiful scene!

I was very sad that Eric had to fly out early Sunday morning for our next Aspire event. I wanted him to be able to go to church with us. I got up at 4:30am to bake a fresh loaf of sourdough bread for the girls. While it cooled, I took Eric to the airport. I came back and got ready for church and finished packing.

Sierra had First Touch that morning. The girls and I came at 9:30am for Connection Groups and then 10:45am for church.

From my niece, Kylee. Thank you!

Autumn, Summer, Kylee, Hannah, and Sierra

Hannah, me, and Kylee

An elote in a cup. :)

Carne Asada street tacos - so good!

After church, we went to a local taco truck and I treated them to lunch. From there, we said our goodbyes. Autumn, Hannah and Kylee left to drive back to PCC. I let them take the Jeep.

Sierra and Summer took me to the airport. I flew out to Washington DC/Maryland for our December Aspire.

It was a whirlwind of a holiday/weekend! I am grateful my daughter, Autumn, was able to come home for the holiday. I am grateful for a great boyfriend and family that our daughter is able to spend her holiday with. I am grateful that my niece is able to have a place to visit when she can't fly home. I am grateful for very special girls like Hannah that my daughter is friends with. She is an absolute joy. Thank you, Jesus, for my blessings this Thanksgiving!

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