Cheerleader In Training

Makenna had a busy week last week. She stayed after school three nights until 5:00. The high school cheerleaders held a clinic for the girls "in training". Then they got to perform at the ballgame on Friday night. Makenna had a lot of fun and she did great performing their routine.

Christmas Decorations

I think our decorations are complete for this year. The kids love having a house big enough to have a big tree...or make that four trees. The past few years we have used a small tree on a table, so this year we went all out. Helping to put these up has kind of put me in the Christmas mood a bit. Now, if I could just get in the mood to get my shopping done...

Gingerbread House

Today after church the kids went to spend the afternoon with Nana and Papaw. Makenna and Nana made a gingerbread house. She said it was really fun. She even got to eat some of the candy as she put it together. Papaw and Keaton spent the afternoon playing. They both had a good day.

A Preschool Christmas

Today was the day Keaton got to stand on stage and belt out all of the Christmas songs he has been coming home singing from preschool. It was neat to listen to their little voices, watch them react to such a big crowd, and figit around while half remembering the words to the songs. I am sure to a three year old it was a stressful day with two performances, but he did great! I was very proud of him.

Third Day Cry Out To Jesus

Farmland Holiday Walk

Tonight we made chili for supper and then walked uptown to check out the festivities. Nana came with us. It was very cold! The kids decorated gingerbread cookies in the Cultural Center, took a carriage ride, and then got free hugs and hot chocolate.

They got the chance to tell Santa what they are hoping for when Christmas gets here (I was taking notes).

We saw the live nativity scene. Keaton was fascinated that we were looking at baby Jesus.

It was a good night although we were completely frozen when we got back home.

Opening My Heart

I have a couple of patients at work that I am becoming very attached to. They are not healthy but in spite of that we have formed really good friendships. They are always interested in the kids, the husband, the house, and me. They always make my day better by making me smile and laugh. Losing either one of them would be like losing a family member. They are like a grandma and grandpa to me. Why do I allow my heart to open up to them when I understand what the outcome will be?