Christmas Programs

We had 3 Christmas programs to attend this year for our family. Both boys were in the church Christmas program and then they each had one for their schools. They both did a great job. O was very funny as he jumped up and down waving until D saw him during his program. He then came running back to me exclaiming "He saw me, he saw me." As did everyone else attending the show I'm sure.

A Quarter...Really?

So, Friday night, D comes sprinting out of his room to tell us that O swallowed some money. O is crying and holding his throat. After some prompting, we realize that it's not a penny (it's the other color) and that it was probably a quarter. No wonder O's throat hurts. That's a big piece of money. He seemed fine after a while, so we finally got him back to bed about 10:30. The really fun part is that we are still "looking for it". Eventually we will find out for sure if it was a quarter, but until then, we get to enjoy the process!

Santa and Mrs. Claus

We went to a great Mrs. Claus and Santa show on Sunday night at our golf course. The boys were just laughing as Mrs. Claus did her magic tricks. D kept thinking he was catching her doing them wrong and shouted out in his happy glee. It was wonderful to see them enjoying themselves so much. At the end of the show, Santa showed up for photo op and "wish lists". The boys brought homemade pictures for Santa and told him what they wanted. For D, it was all about Star Wars and legos. O didn't really know what to ask for, so since they had a bunny in the show, he asked for a bunny. When we got home, D sweetly told me that it was okay if Santa didn't bring him anything he asked for, he would like anything he got. What a sweet boy!

The Christmas Tree Hunt

So, without too many problems (mainly with Billy), we got our Xmas tree today. It was a beautiful day, just a bit on the chilly side. Of course, we ended up choosing the tree the farthest from the truck, but it looks great in the house. The decorating is all done, with help from the boys, and I am now exhausted! We are ready to bring on the Christmas season.

D is a little devious

We were talking about Xmas presents tonight and Billy told D, after being asked the question, that he hid them in his closet. Immediately after dinner, D started to sneak away. I asked him where he was going and he said to look for Pooh Bear in his room. I snuck back and followed him and caught him red-handed looking for Xmas presents. He thought he was so sneaky! Not 2 minutes later, he disappeared again. This time I caught him with his red desk chair stacked with pillows on top trying to see up in his closet. I scared him so bad, that he fell off the chair. What a little "Billy" I have on my hands!

Sweetie!

My sweet little K is growing up so fast. She already weighs over 12 pounds and is now rolling from her front to her back. It won't be long until she is moving all over the place. Her smile and laugh are the most wonderful things!

O's Artwork

These are O's recent drawings of the family. The second one has baby K in my belly and also out in the world (plus a couple neighbor friends). I love when the drawings start to represent real things.