Frozen

 

The children and I had a fun day at the theater today.

Disney is doing a great job making new movie adults can like too!!

Year of Dolls

 

Big sis is really into her dolls now.  It is a good thing because she's using her imagination to create things for them and having conversations among them.  It is fun to watch!

Today a new 2014 doll was available and she got the mini version with some Christmas money she was saving for her birthday trip.  I have to admit all the little things they come with are fascinating.

Clewis

 

My brother and his family's schedule didn't match mine this year at our parents.

SO they stopped by for a nice visit today before flying out for a Christmas cruise with their girls.

My children were excited and exhausted from showing off for an hour and half after he left.

Lil sis didn't call him Clewis for the first time I can remember.  Guess she's growing up!

 

Here is one night of the five night Home Alone series marathon they enjoyed over break.

Merry Christmas!

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 9:15 

 

 

This year we opened stockings first.  I honestly think we could stop here!

They love search through it and honestly I enjoy filling it!!

 

 

After breakfast, we read a book telling the Christmas story.

Then it is gift time!

In following tradition each child receives three gifts from us and one from each sibling.

 



 

Big sis was happy one of her  boxes was big!

 

Brother is a little strong with showing appreciation!!

                                                        

 I have never gotten Christmas PJs.  Our children LOVE PJs so we have plenty but just never Christmas.  This year lil sis needed them for her program at school so I decided to have them match just once.  Their dolls had them too but I couldn't get either of them to put them on the doll Christmas Eve...go figure!

True love!!

 Love seeing these two play together.  It seems to be rare but sweet. 

 

 

We spent the day playing and relaxing and enjoying each others company!

 

So thankful that God loved us so much to send His Son to Earth to save us!

Holiday Travels

Over the river and through the woods...

we took a few days to visit the grandparents for Christmas.

 

First stop was Granny and Granddaddys

 

 

 

 

Lil sis was checking her Granny's babies.

 

Big sis finally got their dog to relax in her lap.

 

We were able to visit, exchange gifts and enjoy yummy seafood.

 

 

 

Next stop was Grandma's house.

 



 

Lots of time to visit and play!

And watch the Pirates win their bowl game.



We also made a stop at Granddad Foster's.

 

So thankful the children get to make these memories with their grandparents.

 

On Stage!

All three children had Christmas performances on the same stage this year!!

So thankful God's Word is the heart of their education.

 

 

Big sis' was more like a chorus concert. 

It is amazing to hear the talent and watch the children grow up together. 

A Christmas miracle would be all three looking at camera and happy.

I know one day I'll look back at these with a smile.

The grandparents got to enjoy the show as well!

Sweetness!

 

There's brother right in middle.  His program was so entertaining.   They acted out a story about a reporter searching for facts about Jesus.  Awesome how much one can learn from scripture.

 

 

There is lil sis in her debut on the NRCA stage (above the big book)!  Her class was in PJs listening to a story about the true meaning of Christmas.  Yes, I was side stage helping my class.  I enjoyed the birds eye view!!  These 4 & 5 year olds did a fantastic job!

 

 

After her show, she was able to take everyone back to her class to see her work.

 

So thankful for our healthy, happy children!!