Friday, December 16, 2011

Winter Happenings


The winter is underway and Christmas is almost here!! I have so enjoyed all the fun celebrations....performances, parties, sweets, traditions, and simple slow times.  Joseph's play has been amazing and we are entering the last weekend of performances.  He has become quite the little actor.  Annabelle has her first gymnastics meet.  It was a non- competitive practice meet.  I haven't watched her in so long and it was a delight to watch her, improving so much.  MacKenzie and Sammy are just enjoying a slower winter schedule with all the fun happenings of Christmas.  We have cherished our at home evenings and reading our Advent favorite..."Jotham's Journey!" We are preparing our hearts and minds for a precious celebration and remembrance of what has been and what is to come.


The Biggest tree yet!!!!

It is quite a tree, hung 3 feet longer than the Suburban, fell over twice, and it is still drinking water1

Such fun with friends

It didn't fall over until ALL the decorations were on

Our snazzy little gymnast

Sweet girl

She did the "lip thing" all day....nerves!

Happy times

I really don't love the opening of decoration boxes...anyone with me??


Friday, December 2, 2011

A Star is Born

The advent season is underway and I am trying to enjoy every moment of it!  We have so many exciting things happening, but top on the list is......The Velveteen Rabbit!  For the past several months Joseph has been rehearsing for a big production of this Christmas play at the local theatre. He is definitely a little actor and we are so proud of him.  He has impressed everyone, especially with his lines memorized 2 weeks into rehearsals and mastery of solo songs!!  Opening night is tonight and the play will run for 3 weeks and I thought I would give you a taste, or preview, depending on where you are from. Enjoy!