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.

Look

Look what Mimi got Callie Grace and Caleb yesterday...

They love them.  I think they look pretty precious myself. ;)

Trimming the tree

We ventured out late Friday afternoon to get a Christmas tree.  This tired mama (from all night shopping!) sure wanted to wait until Saturday but 3 other people in our home wanted to go right then!  So, I threw gently placed some Christmas shirts on my duo, snapped a picture and we were out the door.

And here they are decorating...  They were singing Christmas carols and being so sweet.  It really was a fun time.  Kip went and picked up a pizza while we finished up decorating.

Giving Thanks

We really enjoyed Thanksgiving.  It was filled with family and yummy food!  Here is a sweet picture of my two turkeys that I am thankful for beyond measure...



They loved the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

It is so hard to get everyone to look at the camera! :) Moira - age 7, Joshua, age 6, Callie Grace - age 5, Caleb - age 4, and Benjamin - age 3.

 

Caleb's Thanksgiving Party

I was able to go and share in Caleb's Thanksgiving feast yesterday.  He has been sick for the past few days but was well enough to go to school.  The children sang the cutest song to the parents/grandparents, prayed and then dug in!

My Spiderman pilgrim!

Caleb and Rileigh

Look at their nice table!

Caleb was starving!