Archive for December, 2011
Merry Christmas
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011Christmas was wonderful. The kids woke up at their normal times. They went downstairs and checked out the gifts Santa brought them. They were all so excited for themselves and for the siblings. Madeline immediately opened her American Girl, Rebecca. Annie got her rollerblades on in record time and kept them on practically all day! [...]
They never got sick!
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011I know that may seem like a strange title for a post but it was amazing! My kids are always healthy from September on and then once Christmas week hits they are sick as dogs. Finally a year where nobody was running a fever and not able to fully enjoy Christmas. It was wonderful! (Annie [...]
Handmade ornaments
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011We finally had time today to get to making our homemade ornaments. We try to make a new one each year. This year we made felt ornaments. Paul’s is the mitten and aside from the idea of it I pretty much made it for him. The Girls sketched out their ideas. I helped them cut [...]
Thanks a Bunch
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011The other night while we were out caroling we got “elfed” again. This person had been trying to elf us for a while but got us. The kids LOVE the sock monkey. It is perfect for our family.
A Caroling We Go
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Last night we hosted a Girl Scout caroling event for our troops. Everyone arrived ready to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood. When we were finished we hung out on the driveway and enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies. Since readers of the blog don’t live near us I wanted to share our caroling with you. [...]
Christmas Cards
Friday, December 16th, 2011It’s almost Christmas and for the first year ever I am only just now sending out my Christmas cards. I tried really hard to get them out sooner but things just didn’t work out. Christmas cards are one of those special holiday things to me. I love to send them around the globe and know [...]
They gave him a license
Friday, December 16th, 2011Paul loves to play Mario Cart Wii. Truth of the matter is he is really good at it. He can beat his sisters and is competent on race tracks that I can’t navigate. However, this little man now thinks that he knows how to drive a car! He gives me tips and advice all the [...]
Helping the Bunnies
Sunday, December 11th, 2011Annie and Kimberly’s Brownie troop was very excited to go to Tranquility Trail Rabbit Rescue. They all listened carefully to the instructions on how to clean the cages. Yes, I know it looks like Annie isn’t listening but she is one of *those kids who looks like they aren’t paying any attention but are somehow [...]
Give a Little More
Sunday, December 11th, 2011Madeline’s Daisy troop went shopping for children in need the other day. I was excited to tag along on their adventure! Mimi and Emma were on a team to spend $50 and buy gifts for a boy and a girl. They were such good shoppers. Here they are checking the prices. I just love the [...]
Kids . . . Gotta Love ‘em
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011We had family photos taken this past weekend. The photos came out gorgeous except for one teeny tiny detail. Did you notice it??? Madeline somehow missed it when I was telling all the girls to get black dress shoes on! All I can say is, “kids . . . gotta love ‘em”
Worlds Away
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011This holiday season I have been recalling where I was exactly 3 years ago. For those who are new to the blog we were in Ethiopia picking up our son and learning about his country of birth. December 4th, 2008 we took a trip the top of Entoto Mountain. While driving to the top of [...]
Settling In
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Since Penny has passed away Lucy has been struggling to figure out her sleeping arrangements. Since she is young and can hold her bladder and walk up and down stairs with ease she is allowed to have free reign of the house at night. (Penny was blind, and had bladder issues for years, so much [...]
Giving Brownies
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Today I took Annie and Kimberly’s Brownie troop to Toys R Us to purchase new toys for children in need over the holidays. The troop had such a fun time shopping around and they were so adorable as they looked for the exact present for a child. The troop worked hard to sell nuts and [...]