Christmas decorating

The week after Thanksgiving we got out the Christmas decorations. Eliza made her own tree and decorated it. Leah was adorable as she set out the nativity. She silently and very thoughtfully arranged the pieces.

Snow Day!

Last week we had the best snow I have ever seen in years. We only had about 2-3 inches, but it stuck around for 3 days in some spots. I was amazed. The kids had a blast in it. In the last picture, Luke is brushing the snow off the dog (not ours). He felt bad for the dog and was getting very frustrated trying to keep the snow off. It was hilarious!

Busy, busy, busy . . .

I've been busy like all of you, but I don't want another day to go by without say hi. 

So, Hi!

Oh, and Merry Christmas!

By the way, last night Paul and I tested the children's Christmas present. I like it, but I'm sore and my pride is seriously hurt. It told me my fitness age is 72. I know, go ahead and laugh. In my defense, it was really late, I was already sore, it was my first time playing the game, and my tendonitis was hurting me. I know, I can hear you all saying, "But 72?" So, what was your first fitness age? 

More of Sarah's baptism

Sarah's baptism

Last week we had a very, very special day! Yes Thanksgiving was a special day, but this one was even better. Not only did we enjoy celebrating Sarah's 8th birthday but also her baptism. My mom and dad came down for it, and many members of our branch attended despite it being the week of Thanksgiving. I have other pictures to post, but blogger is not cooperating at the moment.

Grandma's Birthday!

Grandma Hazel celebrated her 86th birthday last week. Yes the other two kids in the picture are the twins. They don't favor a bit!

Halloween

We had 2 nights of Halloween this year. Halloween night Paul and the kids went to the Trunk or Treat at our church. On November 1st they went to the First Baptist church's Fall Festival. Lots of fun! I didn't go crazy with costumes this year. We had a monster, a performer, nurse/doctor, and a lady bug.

The life cycle of a lady bug:

Luke was a very scary monster.

This slide was extremely tall and steep. Luke needed a little help getting up. It was hilarious watching them get up there.

This was at our branch's Trunk or Treat.