Today is Jael's 5th birthday and she is just overflowing with joy and excitement.  This morning she got to pick out what we had for breakfast:  eggs, bacon and english muffins.  She alone also got the special treat of having coffee.  She then opened presents and is now waiting to decorate her birthday cake.  They all have their own cake to decorate.  Aunt Kristin baked them all this morning.   This evening we are going to Chuck E. Cheese's to celebrate all the kids' birthdays with family and friends since we weren't able to do it during the year.  You can only imagine the anticipation.

We have a praise report.  On our drive here on Thurs., while we were stopped in Sheridan Wyoming, we finalized the purchase of our new home in Montana.  We are so excited.  I can hardly believe how quickly the Lord worked.  It happened so quickly that I am only now beginning to feel an emotion other than shock.  We will have a month to pack and then will move into our new home.  Thankfully, most of the packing is already done because I didn't unpack much during this last year.  We will have to retape many of the boxes (we occassionally had to rumage through them to find something) but I'm not feeling overwhelmed (yet) about the other stuff.  Grandma Wendy said that she would come and stay with us to help us pack and that offers me much comfort.   We will be within the town limits, but can have chickens because they are considered pets.  We are hoping that ducks will also be an option.  I will be able to plant a garden and unpack all of our things.  I'm so thankful to God for this opportunity and the chance to start over and have a home.  We will begin packing once we return from our vacation. 

Hubby had a job interview before we left and we are still waiting to hear back from them.  He is really hoping that he will get this job.  I'm hopeful too.  We'll have to wait and see what the Lord has planned.  We are excited at the prospects. 

I pray that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I pray that all of you are feeling loved and aren't alone for the holidays.  God bless and take care.