Hallelujah It Finally Snowed!!!

I took a spin on the old sled. Gregg wanted to go fast but I was chicken. That is the sled that I used when I was a kid.

Kimberly is with her little snowman friend who will be gone by tomorrow. She is quite proud of her first snowman.

Hannah had the bright idea that maybe Kimberly could pull her on the sled. Not happening Hannah! Kimberly tried but it would not budge.

Caroline zooming around on the sled with her neon green hat.

Melanie's turn and Grandpa helped out.

Hannah had to get on her belly so she could hold on extra tight.

Grandpa got out the boogie boards to use on the slippery snow/ice. It worked pretty well.

Kimberly was super excited about the big snow event. She was in it all three days.
Well, we wanted this snow and we sure got it. There is nothing better than a couple of days of no church, no school, or no work. There is also lots of hot chocolate and movies galore. It doesn't happen a whole lot here in North Carolina but we sure love it when it does. As TRUE BLUE SOUTHERNERS we may not know how to drive in it but we sure know how to have fun in it. THANK GOODNESS FOR SNOW DAYS!

Sign of the Times

The recent disaster in Haiti has really upset my children as well as myself. With all of the gruesome images on the news and media attention that Haiti has received it is hard for the kids not to see any of it. I had a heart to heart talk with them the other night and told them that more and more they will see these type of things happen. I told them that we are in the last days and we must be prepared for we do not know when our time will come. What is so hard for them is to know that innocent children have perished or have lost parents, brothers, and sisters. I told them that Heavenly Father has taken care of all His children in times like these. Those little spirits are safe now and do not have to be exposed to such bad surroundings any more. That made them feel a little better. Hannah wants to give all of her $15.00 to Haiti to help those in need. She brought a tear to my eye with her selflessness. I feel indeed blessed to live in a thriving, free country and most of all to have the gospel in my life. Knowledge of what happens when we leave this earth makes all of the difference. We are all praying for the survivors of this terrible disaster, that those who are there to help will be able to get the supplies to those who are in need. It really puts things into perspective.

I wanted to take a minute to wish all of my blogging friends a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and prosperous NEW YEAR! We had one heck of a 2009 with a lot of ups and downs. Our family is healthy and happy and that means a great deal! Gregg took a job working at Brock Cabinets which he is getting used to and trying to sell the heck out of some cabinets. He continues to do a wonderful job as Bishop of the Dunn ward and also serving the Lord.

Caroline has progressed well with her foot surgery and also has magnified her talent on the piano. She has a new teacher whom she really enjoys. She is back in school and made the principals list. She is in eighth grade.

Melanie has a new look with her beautiful haircut. She has entered the Young Women's program and is getting used to it with her sister and mom there. She is in art club at school and enjoys drawing. Mel is in the 6th grade.She will going on a field trip with her class to Washington D.C. in March to learn about the Veterans.

Hannah is in 3rd grade this year and loves her school. She is in the Voices singing group and has preformed at several community events. She has such a love of reading any books she can get her hands on.

Kimberly will be in the Sunbeam class in two Sundays. My how time flies. She is very busy and loves to help mommy cook in the kitchen. She keeps us all laughing and helps keep me young.

As for me, I stay quite busy keeping up with four growing girls. I love my calling in Young Women as first counselor. I love my Heavenly Father and my Savior and am so grateful for everything my family has been blessed with this year.
I pray that YOU will have a great 2010.

December Birthdays

The Ginn family has two birthdays for the month of December. Me and my lovely daughter Hannah. I was the big 40 on the 9th and Hannah will be 9 on December 18th. Someone once asked me if I hated having a birthday so close to Christmas. I told them I just get more presents in one month. I do feel older this year. I guess it is a big deal to turn 40.

Thankfulness

I thought that it would be appropriate to list some things that I am thankful for for the year of 2009. Our family has had great adversity this year but it has only made us stronger and that I am thankful for. I am grateful for healthy beautiful children who are growing up right before my eyes. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband who honors his priesthood and is a great father and loving husband.I am grateful for the gospel . Above all I am blessed to know of my Savior Jesus Christ and his love for me. He is the center of my world and without him my life would be empty and obsolete. I am thankful everyday for all of the wonderful blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon me and my family.

November Birthdays

November is a very special month in the Ginn household. Gregg and Melanie have a birthday almost a week apart. Gregg's is th 12th and Melanie's is the 17th. This year Gregg was 41 and Mel was 12.




Melanie got a sweet hair cute for her birthday from her Nana. She got to go to the salon this time and get pampered.Her she is sporting profile 1 and profile 2. She is also very excited about going to Young Women. She will really add to our wonderful Young Women's program.

Happy Birthday Mel Mel.

Happy Birthday to my best friend. We all love you so very much!!!!

Veterans are Remembered

In honor of our Veterans the youth in our stake had a wonderful service project to put flags at every grave in this Veterans cemetery. There were about 3,000 plots. There was a great turn out for the service project.

This is an LDS Veteran. Notice the Moroni symbol.

This was Melanie's first service project with the youth. She is really growing up to be a beautiful young woman.

Caroline loves service projects. She was very excited to be here for this special project.

Our cousins are in the same stake and the girls are excited to see them at functions

like this one.



I am very grateful to all of the men and women who serve and protect our country. I am especially grateful for our Veterans and those who have died defending our freedom. God bless our country.