Burnett Family

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
 

And Joseph also went up from Galilee…unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field…

…keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
 

…And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

…But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Then Herod…sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

When they had heard the king, they departed…and when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

The Christmas story as told by the precious children from our church. :)

And [Jesus] said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Mt. 18:3)

Last week, Abbie and I got the opportunity to go down to Big Sandy, TX with some friends and attend Family Camp. We rode down with the Mount family and during the week, Abbie helped baby-sit/big girl-sit ;) their younger girls (this was the whole reason we got to go). Also while we were down there, we were able to spend a lot of time and room with the Chatham family!

 
I love my sister!!! <3

Abbie and Brittney Chatham 
 
 
Abby Mount-this little girl is so sweet!

 
Charity and Brooke Chatham

Brenna C., Abbie, and Brittney C. enjoying Lew Sterrett

 
Lew Sterrett

 
Sunday morning hike and devotional.

  
Lots of exciting volleyball games! The Mount guys did a wonderful job coaching us! It was very helpful.

THE TOWER.

Brenna C, Charity, and Abbie waiting in line to go rappelling!

 
Rappelling was one of our favorite activities! We went so many times. We would go back next year just for the rappelling…and volleyball! =D

Sophie Covey, Dennah E. and Abbie

 
Charity and Brooke

Brittney and Charity

Brenna, Charity, Brittney, and Brooke
We were blessed to be able to spend so much time with the Chatham girls! From staying up late talking and snacking, to rappelling from 44’, horse back riding, volleyball, and a trip to Wal-Mart in the rain…we are blessed to have ya’ll as friends! Thanks for all the fun memories. Hope to make more soon!

Charity

Abbie enjoyed joining the Mounts and a few others on the “confidence course”.

 
Abbie and Abby. :)

 
Don’t fall off!!!

 
It was a blessing to spend time with the Mounts and get to know them a lot better! =D

A big thanks to Mrs. Mount and Brittney for contributing pictures to this post!

We are hoping to go next year with our WHOLE family! Right Dad?!?! =D

…are trying to figure out what in the world to do when everyone is gone! Benjamin and I are the only kids at home right now and it’s really quiet.

John-Clay is home but he’s working, Hannah, Caleb, and Abbie drove up to Nashville with some friends to attend the ATI regional conference, Maggie and Carinna are spending the week at our grandparent’s house (and took our dog with them), Dad is at work, and Mom is at a going away party for some friends. But we’re surviving…we’ve cleaned up the house, played games, watched a movie, and are having fun! It should all be back to normal on Saturday.

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                     -We’re enjoying the rare occasion while we can!-  =D

We had fun getting to go to the Oklahoma City zoo with some friends of ours the Elliotts, Chathams, and Gloria Fagala!

Some of the kids

I think these little red pandas are so cute.

Brenna C., Emma E., and Maggie

Carinna, Gloria F., and Maggie

We had fun getting this buck to charge at us!

The girls

The guys

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.”
Revelation 4:11

We have a lot of fun getting together with our neighbor, Billy Don, and doing a little jammin’ around. =) Here are some pictures from the fun we had Sunday night.

Billy Don and Dad

Maggie on the mandolin

Carinna, an up-and-comin’ fiddler

Caleb and John-Clay (it took awhile to get a picture where they weren’t making goofy faces).

Fiddlin’

Now, here’s a clip of “This Train is Bound for Glory”. Listen carefully for the train whistle in the background, played by Benj. ;)