Cornelius Chronicles

What a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We are so grateful for delicious smoked turkey (Thank you Dustin!), dinner with many good friends, and beautiful warm weather so we can play outside at the park, at the Space Center, and in the backyard with water balloons!  Such a great week to spend time together as a family and to celebrate our gratitude for all that the Lord blesses us with.  Happy Thanksgiving!   Look how tiny we are compared to the big NASA space shuttle and the jumbo jet they designed to transport it from California where it landed back to Florida where it launched!  Wow!

  Happiest of Birthdays to the most adorable two year old that I know and have the privilege to love!  Owen brings so much joy and happiness into our family.  His great big grins when he comes to tickle your tummy, his mischievous glint in his eye when he knows he's teasing you by snatching some clean laundry out off the bed and running with it down the hall giggling wildly the whole way, and the running, tackling hugs that always come your way when you first come back home from a trip to the store or a day at work or school.  Owen's shy attitude toward strangers is endearing as he quietly keeps to himself when meeting new people or going to new places.  He finds the greatest of joys and comforts at home, surrounded by his family. We love that when we ask Owen for kisses he dutifully presents us with the top of his head so that we might give him a kiss.  The house is filled with laughter and good cheer at the silly things Owen says as he begins to explore and develop his

Mason Jar Candles the kids helped to make and decorate for Halloween with. :)