End of 2011

Well, Christmas has came and gone with all of it's glory. It truly is a magical time of the year! We had a blast with TSBC's Tacky Sweater Party. I hosted my Second Annual Ornament Swap, where we heard some wonderful news! (cough, cough, Megan Graham). For Christmas, we started the day at church, had our parent's over for lunch, and then celebrated with my family at Mema's. There was at least twenty of us! Our family just keeps growing and growing! When wrapping gifts, I realized we had three babies first Christmas's this year. And, if you know me at all, you know how I feel about babies. I'm pretty sure I kept my hands full the whole evening! Another blessing, we were able to share this Christmas with our precious Mema! I love her so very much, and will always treasure this year.

Now for 2012, the resolutions are just piling up around here. The usual are all there: Exercise, Cook more, Save more, Learn to Sew, Monthly Girls' Nights....I could go on for a while...

More seriously though, I want to serve my Jesus more. I want others to see Him in me daily. I want to point the way to Him. So, I'll let Casting Crowns finish this post. 

 
"I wanna be Your hands and feet, I WANNA LIVE A LIFE THAT LEADS, to see you set the captive free, Until the whole world hears, And I pray the day will see, MORE OF YOU and less of me, Lord I want my life to be the song you sing"

Update Time!

Well, it has been eight months since I was last here. I have been so busy lately that I had pretty much forgot to even get on this site. So, here's a little peek inside what's going on with the Pannell's.

This summer, we traveled. A LOT. Four beach trips and a trip to South Carolina. This was one of my favorite summers so far. Vacations are so wonderful, and we had a great time with all our amazing friends. The best part, two of our trips were FREE.

In July, I started in the ADHP, or Alabama Dental Hygiene Program, or, as our instructor so fondly refers to it, the worst year of my life. The first couple of tests were extremely difficult, but, as of today, I have an "A" average. I can not wait to finish in May. Prayers are welcome!

On October 17, we celebrated our ONE YEAR Anniversary, and let me just say, my husband is simply the best. From the ridiculously huge display of flowers I received at work, to our night on the town, followed by old cake and Pepsi in our champagne glasses, it was simply a wonderful day. I'm so blessed to be married to my best friend, and I am so thankful God put us together.

In November, my parents gave us a cat. It took a lot of begging, but James loves her almost as much as I do. Ella is so much fun, and fit in almost instantly. Even the pup, Eddie, loves her. We celebrated three Thanksgivings, which having so many places to go shows just a glimpse of how blessed we truly are.

Now, it's December. The trees are up. The stockings are hung. The Christmas cards have been ordered, and per hubby's request, have not been dated in case I forget to mail them! The presents, well, the presents need to be bought! Somebody should really get that started.