Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Hang Ups & A Band Recital

Our church had the annual Children's Christmas Play and Ms. Cheri did an amazing job directing!  It was from the perspective of Christmas ornaments before they are placed on the tree.  Jessica had one of the speaking roles... her name was "Holly"... this was OUTSIDE of her box, to say the least, but Jessica put her mind to it and she was amazing!  Jaycie sang a duet with Leah and danced.  Jamie was Mary and Jacob was the angel, Gabriel.  The kids have worked so hard for several months putting this together and it turned out wonderful!
Gabe & Jacob
Jamie, Arabella, Madison, & Anderson
Adorable Snowflakes
Jaycie, Leah, Vanessa, & Mia
Abbi, Jessica, & Evelyn getting ready for the big performance!
LOVE me some Graham!
Mommy's little angel!
Jamie as Mary
Jessica, Abbi, & Jessica during the play!
Jaycie & Leah ready for their duet!

Jessica plays the flute in the band at school!  This is her first year and she is doing wonderful!  I am proud of her!  The band had their first recital this month... she was excited & nervous.  They did great!
Jessica & Claire ready for the recital!
And play!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We spent Thanksgiving in the NC mountains with Dad & Ann, Shelly & family (my sister), and Alex & family (my step-brother).  The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.  The first night we arrived... we had a surprise in store for the three little kids... tickets to ride on the Polar Express!  Jessica stayed with Papa & Memommy for a little spoilin' before the rest of the crowd arrived (she has ridden a couple of times before).  The kids were SO excited!  We visited Santa & toured the train museum before we boarded the train! 



 My favorite fellas!
 Sleigh bells in hand... straight from Santa!
 Rachel & Sydney (cousins) and ours...
they had the BEST time playing together!
 Papa sports a toupee...
made from Jamie & Sydney's haircuts...
we all got a chuckle out of this!
 Papa & Memommy and all the grands!
(until February - when my sister is expecting another little girl!)
Shelly & Sydney

Fall Fun!

A much overdue post sharing some
of our favorite fun fall activities!
 Blueberry Picking in the NC Mountains
 Knitting hats with Sage (cousin) who spent a weekend with us!

 Back to school...
all three kids in elementary school were chosen as
the first Terrific Kid for their class!
 Jessica's new prickly pet...
Willow, the hedgehog!
 Jamie & Evan... she has a crush!
 My favorite soccer boy... Jacob!
 My favorite soccer girl... Jamie!
 Jessica & Jessica
Fun at the corn maze with the "M" family!

 Carving pumpkins with the "B" family...
we enjoyed a fire pit, too!
 Colby & his pumpkin Jessica made!
 Camping at Morrow Mountain State Park
 Hunter & Jacob... best buddies!
 Tree huggers!
 Camping with the "S" family...
very blessed to have them as
neighbors & friends!
 Our medals from the Savannah Half Marathon!
 My Wolfpack buddy, Elise!
Carolina Cup Steeplechase...
fun with Elise & family!