Jesus is better than Santa Claus...

This was posted in Caleb's school newsletter for this month, and I liked it. :)  

Jesus is Better than Santa Claus... 

Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs. You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap... JESUS lets you rest in His arms. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is HO HO HO... JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."

Happy Birthday to me :)

 34 years old! 

 I got to celebrate with some friends,

 and our precious 3!

First birthday with my little girl....so special!  

Thanks to both families, all my friends and my sweet family for making me feel so loved through all the emails, texts, phone calls, cards, presents, and desserts sent my way!  Jay took the day off and the 5 of us spent a wonderful day together.  I feel so blessed!  

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 We started packing... beanies and uggs... not things we'd been wearing at home. :) 

 The first day was sunny and 60 degrees, so fun! 

 We took fun family walks to see fall and enjoy the cool. 

 My sweet parents celebrated my birthday, yummy food and wonderful gifts! 

 Our SEVEN year old! 

 My kiddos and fall leaves. :)  

 And this morning.... we woke up to SNOW and 38 degrees! 

 So, we bundled up and....

went sledding, built a snowman and enjoyed it to the fullest!!!!  What a treat! 

Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa for another WONDERFUL trip to the "yellow house!"

Caeden is 7!

He started his celebrations out with a family birthday party at the park.  We played baseball, opened presents, ate hot dogs and cake. :) 

 A great time was had by all! 

 His birthday was on a Sunday this year and daddy took the morning off from leading worship so the 5 of us could enjoy the day.  It was wonderful! 

We bought Caeden a new bike and went for a family ride.  :) 

The following weekend he had a friend party. 

with tug of war...

 paint wars, flour bombs, marshmellow shooters, lunch and ice cream cones. :)  I continually overheard his friends saying, "this is the best party..... this is so fun!"  What a way to bless this mom's heart!  

Caeden Marcus Murphy... happy birthday handsome!  We are so grateful God gave us you!!! We enjoy your enthusiasm for life.  You are a strong leader!  Your siblings both adore you!  Your friends have a great time with you.  You love the Lord, and are set in honoring him. It is fun to watch you play sports, games, Xbox, color, bike, draw, sing, dance and laugh.  You are a joy, son!  We love you!

Happy Fall!

 Hannah and I got to attend Caleb's school pumpkin patch.  How cute are 3 year olds? 

 H intrigued by the pumpkin :) 

 Living in Phoenix doesn't provide a whole lot of fall scenery, yay for getting out of town (more to come)

We had a wonderful fall festival we attended at Caleb's school with our "princess" friends. :)