We both really like the real tree, but they are indeed messier and more expensive as we end up spending at least 40 buck each year instead of maybe a little more than that once... We went and got a real one this year, but I think we might make the switch sooner than later.
So we got it up and it tipped over a bit and just jimmy-rigged it to stay somewhat upright...although it resembled a Charlie Brown tree so it looked more natural a kit off-kilter. I love the colors that we have; it looks so warm and inviting. I went for a bit more "glitter" this year but Matt didn't have any complaints. I sewed the wall hanging next to the tree (Thanks Mom and Angel Miller) and the decorations on our tv stand are from PartyLite. Love them too!
We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. If you did not receive a card from us...below is the content of our card. If you have kept up with the blog, you already know most of it. Enjoy
Konrads' Top 11 of 2011
We have had quite a year and we are blessed to share the joy and LIGHT of this season with those we love and care about!
❶ We bought our first, little, starter home! (3 bed, 1 bath, 900 sq. ft. on ¼ ac. lot. It closed the beginning of June!)
❷ Christina had a heyday making strawberry freezer jam for a day in July—3 dozen jars! It is delicious.
Pray about coming to visit so she can bake you scones and you can taste it!
❸ Matt coached youth football in Woodinville (and our Young Life kids at Woodinville HS went to the playoffs with a
great season of Friday Night entertainment). Matt is praying about his role as a coach next year. Roll Tide!
❹ Christina lost her job, which was a HUGE blessing, actually. She is now able to do a counseling internship with the
Union Gospel Mission and work part time. Pray that the hours count and God can make an impact using her.
❺ Matt has been working a tremendous amount of hours. He would love to find something more predictable, but we
are very thankful for the Lord’s provision! Pray for him to find a new job and contentment in the interim.
❻ We celebrated our 1st anniversary. We went for a hike and ate yummy food. We celebrated July with a
few other wedding celebrations! Pray for our marriage as we grow and face challenges together.
❼ We got internet at home! Pray that we not use it too much!
❽ Football season happened on time! We just aren’t ourselves when it’s not football season and the idea of no NFL
season was a little scary. Still, it has been just as scary to watch our Seahawks during this “rebuilding year”! Pray!
❾ Lots of home improvement projects…some fun (painting/fire pit in back yard/refinishing old furniture)…some not so
fun (re-doing crawl space/leaky, rusty plumbing/etc.) Please pray that we have discernment in prioritizing projects.
❿ Matt invested a good amount of time locating good spots and boat launches for fishing! Christina finally got
a fishing license but we haven’t used it since the boat has a leaky hull! L Pray for the fiberglass to dry properly!
❶❶Christina attempted to start a jewelry making business…still in the works. Pray for wisdom in how to proceed.
❶ We bought our first, little, starter home! (3 bed, 1 bath, 900 sq. ft. on ¼ ac. lot. It closed the beginning of June!)
❷ Christina had a heyday making strawberry freezer jam for a day in July—3 dozen jars! It is delicious.
Pray about coming to visit so she can bake you scones and you can taste it!
❸ Matt coached youth football in Woodinville (and our Young Life kids at Woodinville HS went to the playoffs with a
great season of Friday Night entertainment). Matt is praying about his role as a coach next year. Roll Tide!
❹ Christina lost her job, which was a HUGE blessing, actually. She is now able to do a counseling internship with the
Union Gospel Mission and work part time. Pray that the hours count and God can make an impact using her.
❺ Matt has been working a tremendous amount of hours. He would love to find something more predictable, but we
are very thankful for the Lord’s provision! Pray for him to find a new job and contentment in the interim.
❻ We celebrated our 1st anniversary. We went for a hike and ate yummy food. We celebrated July with a
few other wedding celebrations! Pray for our marriage as we grow and face challenges together.
❼ We got internet at home! Pray that we not use it too much!
❽ Football season happened on time! We just aren’t ourselves when it’s not football season and the idea of no NFL
season was a little scary. Still, it has been just as scary to watch our Seahawks during this “rebuilding year”! Pray!
❾ Lots of home improvement projects…some fun (painting/fire pit in back yard/refinishing old furniture)…some not so
fun (re-doing crawl space/leaky, rusty plumbing/etc.) Please pray that we have discernment in prioritizing projects.
❿ Matt invested a good amount of time locating good spots and boat launches for fishing! Christina finally got
a fishing license but we haven’t used it since the boat has a leaky hull! L Pray for the fiberglass to dry properly!
❶❶Christina attempted to start a jewelry making business…still in the works. Pray for wisdom in how to proceed.
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