Our Annual Christmas Picture...

When we got home yesterday after Christmas at Cross Assembly we took our annual family Christmas picture.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

 

We never forget the importance of Christmas.  It's not the gifts we receive or give but it's the birth of the son of God who came to save us all.  Always remembering and never forgetting that Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!

The Rest of Tim's Christmas....

Aside from Tim's computer upgrades we bought him another Virus Performance outfit and some new headphones to go with his computer upgrades + the usual stocking stuffer candies and steam gift card.

My Assistant This Morning....

As I made posts this morning Stella saw fit to hang out with me to give her approval...LOL! She is so spunky and sassy but also so affectionate.  She is also purrs big time.  When she gets her engine going it is very loud.  She is the most happiest kitty ever though and loves her humans.

Tim's Christmas...

In Kentucky Tim received several lounge pants, three sets of Virus Performance clothes, steam gift cards (IYKYK), and $.  He was so happy.  He especially loved the lounge pants and Virus clothes.

While here at home we upgraded Tim's computer.  We had to give him that gift early so that we could have the tech guys put it together for him while we were in Kentucky.  We got it back here last night and he has been having so much fun with it.  We shouldn't have to do anything with that system for 3-5 years.  At least that's what the tech guys told us.  

Christmas in Kentucky...

Christmas with the Neal family was little different this year because our Patriarch is with Jesus.  He went home to Jesus in May but at this time of year you feel the loss all over again.  It was Pop's favorite time of year getting to see all the little ones open their gifts.  This year we all brought gift for Nan too.  We wanted to bless her extra special this year.  Her memory isn't what it used to be so even a part of her is missing from the family gatherings but we do our best to keep her busy and a part of everything.  So thankful that we still have our Matriarch with us but none of are certain for how long so we make the most of every moment that we get with her.  The kids were so blessed this year for Christmas.  My favorite part of Christmas is getting to see the kids open their gifts.  I didn't get pics of them opening their gifts this year but I got pics in front of Aunt Elaines Christmas tree.  Here are the pictures:

Yesterday at Weightlifting Training...

Yesterday at weightlifting training Tim did 100kg Clean Complexes 5 times. That's huge for him. It's heavy week this week and Tim has naturally been pushing himself. His coach is trying to find his ceiling again and Tim's not hit it yet. He's been getting so much stronger in training and we are so proud of all that he's been able to do in this sport in the short time that he's been doing it. 2025 should be a bang up year for him. It will be so cool to see him end his youth years in this sport on the top of his game. He loves this sport so much and he loves training at Athletic Lab.

Christmas Came Early for Tim...

We usually wait until Christmas morning to let Tim open gifts but some had to be opened yesterday because we have an appointment for drop off today to have some upgrades installed on his gaming pc that way when we get back from Kentucky he will be able to enjoy it over his Christmas break with his friends. Of course we will be taking his other parts and putting together another computer for me because my iMac is 12 years old and it is starting to give us issues again and this time we won't be repairing it because it's so old. So there's that. Here's two pics. One of Tim beginning to open his gifts and the other is of his Christmas haul. He's so excited to be getting this.

I'm not a gaming pc gal but anyone who knows gaming pc's will know what all these parts are...LOL! Let's just say he will be set up for a long time to come.  It's been a process these past couple of years to get his gaming pc the way he wants it and I think after this part swap out he will have all he's been needing/wanting in a gaming pc.  

Happy Pawlidays....

Stella and Tucker just wanna say,

Our new cat, Stella, and our old dog, Tucker, are getting along quite well now.  It only took a week and a half's time to get them used to one another.  That was faster than I expected with how she hissed at him when she first came here.  

Stella loves it here.  She has her favorite spots that she likes to lay.  One of them being one of my dinning room chairs which I'm not too thrilled about because I don't want them tore up...LOL! So far so good though.  She loves laying on top of the short book shelf that's by the window by my desk too.  She especially loves laying there when the sun is out.  She's our sun bathing girl.  She is Tim's shadow.  We go around the house singing Me And My Shadow...LOL! Even though she has a break away collar with a bell she still disappears on us at times and we have to go hunting her...LOL! 

Tucker wants to play with her so bad and will pounce at her and she still aint having that...LOL!  When he pounces towards her to try and play with her she will hiss at him for that and of course in short fashion he backs the heck off...LOL! 

Stella and Tucker hope you all have a very blessed holiday because they certainly are!

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season....

It’s getting closer to Christmas. Are you ready? While I love giving gifts at this time of year my favorite thing to do is spend time with my family and friends + spend time remembering the real reason for the season, Jesus!

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” ~‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

God Bless You All Durning this Advent Season and Remembering the real reason for this season which is Jesus! To Him be all glory forever!!!