2006 Christmas Trip

After a change in plans moved us up a few days, we have landed in Pascagoula, MS for the beginning of the new year. This trip has been very eventful. We have seen new clients, old clients, family, and new and old friends. God is Good! (repeat with me, "All the time!")



David and I helped my dad work on the house in Pascagoula the past 2 days. We were able to put down some sub-flooring, sheetrock on walls and ceilings, and today we should be rearranging kitchen cabinets. It is nice to finally see the house becoming more livable.

Well, Happy New Years to all! We will be down in this area for the next couple of days.

;) ttyl.

Christmas 2006

David and I had an excellent Christmas.

First, we did Christmas Eve services at the Chapel. That was fun. We read a passage of scripture together for part of the service. I also did sign language to "Silent Night". That was fun, until the choir got lost and so did I!!!

We opened presents on Christmas Morning. David got me 2 wall sconces, I'll put a picture up one day. They are absolutely beautiful!

I got David a shirt and tie set, sweater, a pillow/warmer for the back of his chair, and a WinTV PVR device. More on that later.

We went to Christmas Dinner over at Rachel and Michael Coggins house. She fixed a huge spread and we ate ourselves silly. Rachel gave us a nativty set. I just love it.

We came home and finally put holes in the walls. David and I gathered all the pictures, frames, wall art we had and finally put things onto the wall. We had fun and finished the living room. I'll take pictures of that too. :)

Ok, I'm off to make lunch..

Christmas Wish List 2006

Me:
Windchimes
Birdhouses
Flowers, Bulbs
Stationary
Waterford
Lenox
Department 56
Gourmet Cooking Items
How-To Draw Books
Candle warmers


David:
Alaska items (bears, wood deco items, pine, rough wood)
Seashore decorations
Woodworking tools, books, ideas

Christmas Letter 2006

~ 2006 ~
Merry Christmas from the Killingsworth's

We pray your year has been filled with lots of joy and happiness. Please enjoy this Year in Review!

Aaron started college after returning from the Navy last year. He's really growing up as he teaches the young adult class at our old church in Houston. He's currently keeping us up-to-date with the family while living with Aunt Jan and her crew.

Elden took at trip to St. Louis and spent time with Mom and Rick. Mom is happily celebrating "sixty years young" this year, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Dad moved to GA, then on to MS to rebuild our house on the coast. He's found a great job doing what he loves, while keeping track of our old friends.

Beka and Jerry took a 7-day cruise to Cozumel, Jamaica, and the Grand Cayman Islands just after Kristen (5) and Justin(4) started school. Kristen is growing up fast, and she is just like her mom, a social butterfly.

Sad news hit us during the anniversary of hurricane Katrina. Aunt Mary Rooth passed away at a young age. Our hearts still grieve her passing.

Taylor turns 15 this year. We can't believe he'll be getting his learner's permit already. Though he spent Spring Break and Summer with us, it's never enough time. He's becoming a fine young man.

Kayla graduated with her Associates in Spring and recently took another trip out of the U.S. of A. She's becoming quite the world traveler. She has plans to go to cooking school, we can't wait!

Dad and Jean are loving AL. We were able to visit with them along their way to TN on a Fall trip.

PWOC = Protestant Women of the Chapel = One very busy Christa!
Christa is the '06-'07 Programs coordinator for the women's group at the Robins AFB chapel. She's in charge of monthly fellowships including choosing the speaker, theme and decorations. It's proving to be a very rewarding and challenging volunteer position. Christa is also taking on new adventures, including singing in the Christmas Cantata and was a shepherd in the Christmas Play. Life for us has seemed to revolve around the chapel much of this year.

David is staying busy with Tux Studios picking up new customers each week. He's enjoying building websites and applications for the new clients. Our new home has a fireplace and David has become an excellent lumberjack! Wagner, our dog, will turn seven in January. He's loving the huge backyard we have and of course the cooler weather. He's mellowed out more, if that's even possible!

We miss every one of you! Remember the Reason for the Season and have a Merry Christmas!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

It is very close to Christmas here. We have A LOT going on this holiday season.

First, we won't be going to Texas for Christmas. :( (Sniff, Sniff) I'm still trying to keep my cool about that. We had big financial issues come due at the end of the year. I was able to send my presents to mom so she'll be able to put them under the tree for the family assembling there. I also sent out stockings too. This is a HUGE thing wih my mom, you can only get stockings if you spend the night and wake up on Christmas morning at her house. I also sent a video wishing everyone Merry Christmas etc. That was fun.

December in Review:
December 2 - Craft Day - We made 100+ Christmas cards for different charities around town. We also made 10 tied quilts for the Pregnacy Resource Center. The kids had something to do too, they used poster paints to create bags for all the goodies from the Baby Shower to go into.

December 8 - PWOC Monthly Program
Theme: "A Baby Shower for Jesus"
Food: Chicken Fingers provided. Potluck for Apps, Salads, and Desserts.
We had the ladies bring shower gifts to be donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center. We ended up taking 2 car loads over there. Wow, God is good.
We also had an Ornament Exchange, I took a lighthouse by Thomas Kincaid to Kinny who collects lighthouses, and she ended up giving me a penguin, which I collect. Life is good. God is good.

The program was with 8 ladies doing different singing and speaking parts. I let them choose what they would like to do. It is really neat to see how their different things came together.

December 10 - Christmas Cantata
AM: I sung in the 40 minute cantata. Pretty amazing for me who doesn't do public speaking. It was a fun program, very lively music. David recorded it. He's really stepping out in our world of the chapel as well.

PM: Christmas Play - Another step out!
I was a shepherd in the play. We had 3 under the age of 1, and 5 other under 6. It was fun and crazy all at the same time. I had 3 speaking parts too. My micophone didn't function, so I almost YELLED my lines.

December 12: SUMs Dinner
Single and Unaccompnied Members Dinner - Provided by the Chapel at the Chappel. Once-a-month. Long day as well, getting decorations together, food out, then clean up.

UPCOMING:
December 24th Christmas Eve Program
David and I will be reading verses and then I will be leading the last song "Silent Night" as we light candles around the chapel. This will be my first Christmas Eve service. I am excited.

Of course Christmas Day Dinner
We should be going to Ch. Rachel Coggins home. We have been invited a couple of places for dinner. It was a hard choice.