Snow Days 2008

We had two snow days in one week this year. Emily loves the snow. Doesn't care how cold or wet she gets. Jacob does not like it. He will go outside but doesn't like to walk in it.

The kids having fun

Emily loves to play her tea parties. They both like to pretend to have sleep overs in the living room. Jacob likes to be the 2nd baby in the double stroller. Gotta love them!

Emily's trip to the Eye Doctor

Well, we went back after 4 months of drops and he was not to thrilled with the progress. He strengthened her glasses and we are doing 4 more months of drops. If no improvement than it looks like surgery might be necessary. I do not want to put her through that if it is not absolutely necessary. It could take up to 5 surgeries to get it right. I pray this does not happen.

Baking and Hunting......wore them out!

I am pleasantly surprised that the kids like to help me in the kitchen. Especially Emily. If I am cooking or baking, she is helping. Here is a cake we did for my Wilton decorating class.
Chris went hunting for geese this year a was able to get a few. Their time was cut short due to sick kids.
They love to lounge around with Daddy.

Valentines 2008

Valentines Day fell on a Thursday this year which meant busy day. Emily had a fun party at her pre-school and her teacher bought them all frog balloons which they loved. Jacob loves to go to Emily's school to party. Emily had dance class that evening and afterward we took the kids to Larrys Pizza which is very kid friendly and has an arcade room. Jacob loves to play ski-ball. It was a nice family day.

Trip to see Bubba, Windy and Titan

We always have a good time when we go to Branson. Titan is so cute and playful. We went to a big pizza/arcade place which the kids loved.

Christmas at Great- Granny's

Christmas Eve

Chris Mom made an awesome dinner. Mom, Hershell, Jerald, Amy, and Trinity came over for dinner. It was nice. Mom wanted to see Emily's face when she saw her new bed so we put it up while the kids were in the bath. She loves her new room. It looks better in person. It was a good day.

Christmas with Texas Granny and Papa

Thanks so much for all you did. Christmas was great. The kids love their new toys. We appreciate it. Emily is still saying she wants her Texas Granny back. I told her we will probably go to Texas here shortly. She is excited.

Christmas with Bubba, Windy and Titan

The kids love their trampoline. BIG thanks to you! Thanks for coming down to see Emily's recital. It meant a lot to her. They also love those little balls you got them. They were throwing them at eachother today and thought it was funny to be hit in the head. Anyway, thanks again. We love you.

Emily's Dance Recital at the Square

Emily did so well at her first recital. She got right up front and did her thing. It was so precious. Granny and Papa and Bubb, Windy and Titan came to see her dance. She was so excited. Afterward we went to a shift Christmas party for Chris' work. Emily went right in and started playing with these kids she had never seen before. Where did my shy little girl go that night? She is growing up so fast. Love Jacobs face in the family pic.

Some of the pics of the season.

Some pics of the kids and the lights on the house this year.

Visiting Santa

We took the kids to the square to see Santa and look at all the lights. This seems to be a tradition we do every year. The kids love it.

Update......Dec 07

Well, I usually base my updates on the pictures I have but, since someone has misplaced the bluetooth adapter there will be no pics until we can either find it or buy another. Anyhow, we are gearing up for Christmas and the kids are so excited. Emily has her first recital on the 20th. They are doing a little tap dance to Rudolph at the town square. I am not really sure how much they really remember but I am sure someone will be guiding them. You can only practice with 3 and 4 year olds so much. We decided not to go to Texas for Christmas. Texas Granni and Papa are going to come here. I am actually kind of relieved we don't have to make the drive. It would of been a short trip since we couldn't go until Friday b/c of Emily's recital and would have to come home Sunday morning. Anyway, I am so excited that Chris is actually off for the holiday this year. He is in his fourth year and has never had Christmas Eve and Christmas off. Thank God for that. We have a lot planned and and a few places to visit so the kids will have so much fun seeing everyone. We can't wait.

I am trying to instill into the children that Christmas is about Jesus and his birth, not all about Santa. I explained to Emily that Jesus is the reason we are here, and he died for us and we celebrate Christmas in honor of him and Santa is just an added bonus that comes along with it. I know she gets it, but her pretty little eyes just keep getting sucked into the Santa scene. I do have to say though, when we go downtown to look at the lights, she always wants to go see baby Jesus first, so maybe it is sinking in.
I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for my family and friends. My husband and Children are the best gift anyone could ever have given me. They are my rock, my soft place to fall, and most of all my whole world.