December is upon us

As the Autumn passes and the leaves fall to the earth, our lives rush forward into the onslaught of winter, with nations at odds around the globe. Let our hearts and prayers go out to the brave soldiers that are risking their lives to protect the liberties that we cherish so much in these United States of America. The troops of many countries have come together with ours to help restore the simple liberties, that have been so long denied to those under tyranny and oppression. There are yet those who would greatly desire to withhold these natural rights from the sons and daughters of God. Ever vigilant we must be for these ravenous wolves that are all around us.
The weather in Texas this last season has been marvelously pleasant, the cold not yet below freezing and more than a few days in the 80's. Interspersed with rain and several days of windchill in the 20's last week, I am still amazed that there are still so many leaves on the trees in Denton. (I am more used to a heavy storm blowing them all away before thanksgiving each year, leaving them bare till late march)
The hope of a wedding was not yet to be, as Cat and I continue in our relationship with a hopeful eye to the future. Maizy will turn 5 years old on the 5th. She is a near identical twin to her great-grandmother Lajuan, I learned this holiday on seeing one of her baby pictures that she was so exited to show me. Maizy had caps put on her teeth earlier this year that bothered her terribly at first, while Hannah has been losing her teeth left and right, although she has grown 2 adult teeth in on top.
My life has been centered on going to church every week and bringing my girls with me. Cat has been braving the Relief Society, and we have both been actively helping the Missionaries in our area. It has been so wonderful to get to know so many new friends, neighbors, and families.