Christ Bell

THE BELL

I KNOW WHO I AM

I am God's child (John 1:12)

I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )

I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)

I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20)

I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)

I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)

I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)

I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)

I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)

I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20)

I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)

I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21)

I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)

I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)

I cannot be sepa rated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39)

I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22 )

I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28 )

I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )

I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)

I am the branch of20the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)

I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)

I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)

I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)

I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5)

I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)

I belong to God

Do you know

Who you
are?

Christmas Eve

Grandma Mary, Grandpa Kurt, and Uncle Levi came over from Missoula

Issac enjoying his first Christmas

What an adorable little cowboy! Thanks Aunt Chele.

Neil and his bottle (in a cow's hoof)!

Aunt Jen and the cousins-Caitlin, Logan, and Destan.

Everyone came over to our house after Christmas Eve Mass for hors d'oeuvres and desserts. It was delicious! Then we exchanged gifts, and we all found some great treasures. It was wonderful to be with our family over the holiday. Issac seemed to enjoy his first Christmas, but was a ittle overwhelmed by all the people and noise when he got tired and hungry.

Christmas day we all went over to Jen's for dinner. More pictures soon to come...

Brrr...

Maddy's favorite spot this week.

Still below zero with cold winds.

Last week we had family pictures taken, Issac was 11 weeks old. They can also be viewed at http://www.jackiejensenphotography.com/ He is growing so fast, and shows more character every day. Issac is such a good baby, he still sleeps through the night and is generally happy during the day. I have really enjoyed spending time at home with him.

Next week I start back to work. Luckily, with all the family close Issac will get to spend the days I'm working with his dad, aunt, or grandparents. I really enjoy nursing (almost as much as being a mom!) so I'm glad that I will continue to work part-time.

We ventured out to find a Christmas tree Wednesday afternoon, but had no luck close to the ranch. Issac managed to kick a shoe off while we were out, and we couldn't find it in the dark. Thursday we took a drive up Neil Creek in the Snowys and found the perfect tree. Then we came home to vaccinate heifer calves with the vet. It was so nice out, and Issac slept in his carseat by the chute (on the other side of the fence, of coarse!) That evening we decorated the tree and watched Chevy Chase's Christmas Vacation. Issac loves the lights and bells.

Yesterday a blizzard struck Montana. It was so cold, blowing, and snowing all day. Before our weather station froze it was 15 below with a 20-30mph wind (37-40 degrees below zero with the wind-chill!) We are so thankful for our wood stove and new kitchen windows. The cold temperatures are predicted to last until Monday or Tuesday (with high temps below zero.)

Congratulations Tim & Kristi!

Congratulations Tim and Kristi! Bryan's uncle (and our closest neighbor) got married Saturday December 6. We are happy to welcome Kristi into the family. The wedding was beautiful at the Calvary Church in Stanford, and a fun reception dinner and dance at the community center. It was nice to visit with all the relatives, extended family, and friends. Pictures from the wedding are online and can be viewed at www.jackiejensenphotography.com Again, congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy marriage!

We Are Thankful...

For Great Grandma Dorothy coming all the way from Oklahoma and staying with us for a week-baking, sewing, and spoiling her first great grandbaby!

For all the delicious Thanksgiving food!

For Grandparents spoiling Issac.

And smiles!

For 4 generations together for Thanksgiving:

Sarah, Great-grandma Dorothy Roy, Bryan, Issac, Uncle Levi, Grandma Kim, Grandpa Steve

For Carhartts and John Deere fleece in the Judith Gap winter so Issac can sleep, cozy in his carseat, while Mom and Dad butcher a deer and work in the shop.