Christmas at Mrs. Elizabeth's

Today was Pajama Day at E's school, and since we were getting out

  of school early I ran and picked her up during my planning time.

  

We ran home after school and got our things ready for Luke's

 Christmas party. Mrs. Malinda read the true Christmas story to

 the kids, while we waited on Santa to get there to deliver presents.

 

Santa (AKA Mr. Leon) finally arrived, and Luke jumped

 right in his lap and asked him "Ju bring my tractor?"

 

 

The kids ate...

 

 

 

...and opened presents.

 

 We are very thankful for Mrs. Elizabeth, who is helping

 shape our baby boy just like she did our sweet girl! 

Luke Chapter 2: The True Meaning of Christmas {K4 Chapel}

This morning we attended the long awaited K4 Chapel. Our girl has been running around reciting poems, singing songs, and asking strangers if they knew Luke Chapter 2 for months, so I had pretty high expectations. My expectations were exceeded. 

And a few pics...

 

 

 

 

 FACS K4 (2012-2013)

 

 Kinlee, Aaliyah, Ensleigh & Emma

 

 Daddy's Girl:)

 

I had to beg for this one...

 

After Chapel we went down to her

classroom for their Christmas party.

 

The kids sang Happy Birthday to Jesus,

 

 gave us parents the most precious gift,

 

and opened a special surprise from Mrs. Lolli.

 

E gave Mrs. Lolli a special surprise too:).

 

And then I spent the rest of my

day off with these sweet girls!

Just Stuff

 I took the kids to the Christmas Parade after dance one night.

We have gone through a bout of sleepless nights, which thankfully

 are very rare. On this particular night he wanted his mama and 

peanut butter crackers...at 11PM. It's a good thing I love this boy! :)

 

And on this particular night both of them came

to bed with us about 4AM...and let me just say

that a queen bed is NOT made for a family of 4. ;)

 We went to Bryce's birthday party...

 

 

Y'all. I could seriously eat him up with a spoon.

 

These three little fireballs love to run and play after church!

 

 These two helped me make Oreo balls. 

 

It's rare to get a pic of my two guys looking so sweet, 

 mainly because my little guy is not all that fond of my

big guy when I'm around, but they are oh so precious!

 

 We went to see one of Santa's helpers. In true fashion Luke jumped

  right in his lap. E stood back since he was clearly NOT the real

 Santa (he can only be found at Mrs. Shauna's and the cow sale;)!

 

 

Our newest problem with Cool Hand Wild Man Luke:

 He gets out of his seatbelt (and gets comfy):/. Any advice?

 

I was sick so E packed her own lunch:).

 

We are conquering the sleep issue...with a bed full of stuff!

 

 Dance Christmas Party

  

Elmer the Elf has been quite the character this year...lucky for him,

 though, he hasn't made any major messes. I guess he's overheard 

 me say that he would be shipped right back to the North Pole;)!

 

 

2012 is slipping away...

Hunting and Haircuts

Justin took Emma on her first deer hunt the other day. They didn't

 see anything, which may or may not have to do with the fact that

  my girl has a hard time with the whole being quiet business. She 

 said she had a good time and she wants to go back, though, so it 

 wasn't a total loss. She definitely made her daddy proud. :)

 

Daddy had another first this week...taking Luke to get his hair cut.

I'm thinking this should become a regular part of his list of chores;).

 

Happy Birthday Nana!

 

 

We may not be very interested in picture taking,

but we do love you to the moon and back! :)

SEC Championship

You know, Mondays are generally pretty dreary...unless you find out you are going to the SEC Championship game on Saturday! Then, it's all you can do to keep your mind focused and make it through the week;). 

On Friday night I got the kids settled and headed to Atlanta to pick up Robin at the airport. We stayed the night at her in-laws' and headed to the Georgia Dome Saturday afternoon to watch a nail biter of a game. Going in we knew one of us would be leaving as the loser, and I sure am glad it wasn't me...Roll Tide! Now if only someone would surpise me with National Championship tickets;). 

Justin and E went to the Christmas play Friday night...
 
Luke hung out with Nana all weekend. They
 sent me this sweet pic on Saturday morning.

 

Now onto the good stuff... 

 

 

The Tide accepted the SEC Championship

 trophy after a 32-28 win over the Dawgs:).