Molly's school party

Molly's kindergarten class had a  Christmas  party  inclusive of brunch and games.  We enjoyed being part of it.

The boys were happy about the food.

 Samuel got to participate in the "do you want to build a snowman" game.

Molly also took a turn being wrapped and dressed up.

 

 Molly was sweet to let her brothers help with the snowman craft.

 

And after the party, we went home and enjoyed 2 glorious weeks of not waking up and having to rush out the door to school! Let's hope those extra hours of sleep get us through until spring break. 

Christmas 2014

Children's party at church

 

Neighborhood Christmas Party

 

Making gingerbread houses

 

Marshmallow snowmen

 

Our angel in the  Christmas mass

 

Family at Aunt Cathy's 

Granddaddy and Grandma Karleen

Cousins Cassie and  Ashley

Presents!

 

Second round of gifts from grandma and grandpa visiting from Nebraska

We definitely enjoyed lots of time being together as a family over the holidays.  Having a child in school has taken some adapting for all of us and we sure enjoyed having Molly home everyday for 2 weeks.  The kids played and played while Paul and I got to relax a little with no schedule to dictate our day!  Reflecting on the Christmas season reminds me that I am truly blessed.

Another year older

I definitely don't enjoy getting another  year older but I am thankful for another happy year.  Here is a picture of  us celebrating with cake and candles.

Johnny's Christmas Program

In early December, Johnny's preschool put on a program.   They sang a variety of songs and each had a speaking part naming  a letter and an associated  Christmas  term.

Molly loses first tooth!

While in Hamilton for Thanksgiving, Molly lost her first tooth.  It had been wiggly for some time and she finally pulled it out while watching TV.  She was very excited when the tooth fairy brought her $5 and turned the water the tooth was left in blue. . . I guess it was magic!

About a week later, she lost a second tooth.  Now both front teeth on the bottom are  gone. 

Thanksgiving

I had to work this Thanksgiving so we had a belated celebration at Granddaddy's house.  Granddad and Grandma Karleen prepared a nice spread and we enjoyed our time in the country!

Granddaddy and Grandma Karleen were sure to have plenty of pies!

 

After dinner we enjoyed the beautiful weather while picking pecans and riding in the back of daddy's pickup. 

 

Like I said, it was a beautiful day so we had to snap some family photos!
I sure am thankful for my wonderful husband and sweet babies, and all of our extended family; we are truly blessed.

Tea with Aunt Judy

Aunt Judy and Aunt Mary Frances were in town to celebrate Thanksgiving with Sarah.  We were happy to have Aunt Judy over on Friday afternoon for a tea party and a nice visit.