Cousins

My brother sent me this picture of Moira and Caleb while making dinner at his house.  These two love each other so much.

My Handsome Guy

I could just eat him up...

This is his daily ritual - zipping through the house on his scooter.

Christmas

Both of our children said that all of their holiday wishes had come true.  It sure warmed my heart to hear those words.  Christmas came very close to not being an ideal situation this year.  Through lots of prayers and some STRONG medication after a brief emergency room visit, we celebrated Jesus' birthday and had a special day in the process.

Here are a few pictures to help remember these past few days...

CG got these little dress up glasses.

singing at church on Christmas Eve - her brother looked so handsome this night but would not cooperate for a picture

This is what Caleb thinks about pictures...

This little guy was super happy Christmas morning!

SO SO EXCITED - she screamed!

Mimi made a beautiful birthday cake for Jesus.  Caleb sang "Happy Birthday, Jesus,  Happy Birthday, Jesus.  Hallelujah, Christ is born!"  Then we all sang the traditional happy birthday song.  Caleb really does have a good little singing voice.

Sights of the Season

I am very behind on recording our family's Christmas season memories.  Here are a few pictures that I have snapped over the past few weeks that simply make me smile.

new Christmas mug

gingerbread house

hayride

birthday cake for Jesus at Caleb's school

children singing happy birthday to Jesus

lights at the zoo

carousel

Jackson and CG

Christmas celebration at Aunt de's

Kip and our nephew, Andrew (I love the expressions on their faces!)

The Nutcracker

On Sunday afternoon, Mimi, Aunt Mandy, Callie Grace and I went to see the Nutcracker.  We had a really nice time together.  Callie Grace kept saying something about it just being the girls.  This is the second year that we have been to see the Nutcracker.  I am so thankful for these special memories.  I always feel my mother's presence when we go as she started this tradition with me when I was a young girl.

Main Street Live - Christmas Performance

After many months of weekly practices, the big night finally arrived.

This girl was ready to perform...

and perform she did!

We may be a little partial but I don't think they could have picked a sweeter Mary...

Thank you, Jesus for this precious baby girl.

Chick A Lay

Last Tuesday night, the four of us went to Chick-fil-A or Chick A Lay as Caleb says for Carolina/Clemson night.  Children who dressed up in their teams colors, received a free meal.  They had face painting, balloons and a jumpy castle.  Of course, the cow made an appearance.  Callie Grace and Caleb LOVE the cow.  Caleb went back for lots of hugs! ;)

Caleb had 2 fish painted on his face.  CG had 2 flowers painted on hers.