Land of Lights

The girls really like looking at Christmas lights, and this year we got to take a trip with the Fullers and Christopher to the Land of Lights at Lake Rudolph. Kaylen, Kendall and Christopher all took turns reading the story that lead us along the path. It was so cute to hear them. They were all very good readers!

After the lights show, we headed out to Santa's Candy Castle. This was a first for us. We had some hot chocolate and the kids got to play with some fake snow before heading outdoors to try some chestnuts they roasted over an open fire. Kaylen was the only one that liked them. Everyone else thought they were pretty gross.

It was a lot of fun. A big thanks to Me'Chele for the pictures! (Sometimes, I feel like she's my personal photographer.) Love ya girl!

Snow-Ice Day: No School!

Because of the ice and snow we got last night, the girls were confined to the house most of the day. I'm sure most kids love winter snow days, but today I think Kendall must be over the whole 'cold' thing. She drew me this picture of Florida. I couldn't help but smile and giggle a little bit. I gave her a high-5 and told her I liked the way she thought. Come on summer time!!!!

Miss Kendall Noelle

Kendall LOVES music. She loves to listen to music, dance to music, and she loves to sing it too! She heard Happy Birthday Jesus by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir last year and worked very hard to be able to sing it alone with the soundtrack. She was so excited. She got a little nervous before we headed to church, but acted like a pro when she was called to come up to the Alter. I am so incredibly proud of her. She has a great heart and is often trying to help others. (She gets it from her Daddy, I must admit!) She truly has the love of Jesus in her heart. Watch out world. You ain't seen nothing yet!!!

Women's Ministry Christmas Party

I am really excited about all the things to come with our women's group! Our church has been going through a tough growing period, and we are now reaping all that has been sewn. I'm thankful for all the sisters I can count on for prayer and uplifting.

We had a TON of food this year. Pizza and breadsticks, and desserts galore. Who can follow a strict diet plan at a party????? I tried more than one treat, I will admit!

We had our annual ornament exchange, followed by the white elephant gifts. I'm always surprised at all the beautiful ornaments that are there. So many different styles and tastes. I love seeing everyone's personalities come out.

The white elephant exchange was hilarious!!!! I think we all agreed that the mannequin head won first prize. However, cat balls (toys that is), a blue duck, and a dead woman's jewelry were all top listers as well. We ended the evening playing a new game. You drew words out of a hat, and then on the spot had to sing a Christmas song that had that word in it. It's harder than you might think! We mixed it up after a while and made people sing as different characters. Such as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Bugs Bunny, and Barney just to name a few. It's been a while since I laughed that hard, for so long. Thanks for a great evening ladies!

The Years First Snow

This year, our first snow actually happened while we were visiting family in Bloomington for Thanksgiving. The girls were in a little bit of disbelief at first. They had to go out and touch the snow with Daddy. While there, Bobby left me a sweet note in the snow. I had to snap a picture of it!

Thanksgiving!

This year we were able to head to Bloomington to be with the Scrogham side of our family for Thanksgiving. It usually works out in a way that we stick around our hometown until closer to Christmas. It was a nice change this year. Things were really busy with making food, and keeping tables cleared and so forth that I just sent the girls off with our camera to capture some of the craziness. I love how they just caught everyone in there natural personalities. No posing here! Of course they had to take one of the turkey as well. Ha, ha!

Yee-Haw!

The entire 2nd grade put on a square dance for all the parents to see, and I gotta say.....It was the cutest thing ever! Kaylen has so much fun because she just LOVES to dance. I guess it doesn't matter what style! She was flingin' her hat, and shakin' her booty, and stoppin' those heals. We were sure to get there early to get a good seat, and we picked just the right spot. Her 'square partners' where the closest group to us. Kendall even got to come in and watch!

Kaylen loved dressing up in the cowgirl getup. I don't think her partner (Jake Worschieb) was as thrilled, but he was very gracious in letting us snap a picture. Can I get a Yee-Haw?!?!