Learning how to...

Learning how to..."Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


Saturday, December 31, 2011

Merry Christmas Part 2

Just wanted to begin with something funny...
My husband, Santa's elf! Isn't this great? He's very secure in his manhood, that's the only reason he could do this- ha!
Anna Britten stuck close to the "elf", while the other two...
... had a very long conversation with Santa!

Some traditions I try to carry on from year to year with the kids are making gingerbread houses and cookies along with making a special homemade ornament for their Grandmothers. This year, we actually did a little painting.

This is our living room after opening presents...
The kids playing with their toys...
My girls...
Sarah Claire was able to read/say ALL of Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Sarah Claire riding her new bike...

AND this little one turned THREE the day after Christmas!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Merry Christmas

I love to hear children sing...especially Christmas songs! Sarah Claire really enjoys singing. Here is a glimpse of her during the church Christmas choir program...
She is very comfortable on stage. More of her performing in her class program...
Mark and I are so proud of her progress with half a year of kindergarten behind her! She is reading and loves Math! I'm not sure if there is a part of school she doesn't like. Her class is precious and I cannot say enough about her teacher. Mrs. Privett is such a wonderful teacher with a strong academic approach...but she mixes a little structured play, art, and science so that the children LOVE her class! I think we are so fortunate to have her!
Our sweet Sarah Claire!

Blaine also performed in the 1st-6th grade choir. He is one that prefers NOT to be in the spotlight...we were so proud of him! They did an excellent job!

Not sure what to think about this little one...she almost made it up to the stage while her sister was performing...

Our Christmas began at Bebe's house...
Always so much fun...Bebe knows just what they want, Ruthie (American Girl doll) for Sarah Claire, Optimus Prime for Blains, and an Ariel vanity for Anna Britten!
Sweet cousins- look like brothers to me!

The next night we traveled to see Gran, Grandad, "E", Uncle Drew, Aunt Deepti, and Ava...
Stopping by the Christmas Village in Foley.
Playing with Ava.

Our Christmas Eve...

Santa came...

Ready for church...
Happy Birthday Jesus!
more to come...