Christm...I mean, Kwanzaa???

Today my kids made my heart smile (as they often do). I was in the bedroom listening to them as they played nicely together (without arguing...which very rarely happens) so needless to say, I was enjoying what I heard. They were playing "church". Caleb was Pastor J, and Amelia was herself. Caleb says "Ok, kids, come on up, it's time for the children's message." Amelia sits down in front of him and Caleb says " Ok...are you all excited for Christm....wait, I mean,  are you all excited for Kwanzaa?" At this point, I was hysterically laughing while trying to listen to where he was going with his children's message. He continues in saying "yes it is Kwanzaa, and when you go downstairs you will learn more...let us pray. Dear Jesus, Thank you for the day, thank you for the food, and thank you for church today. It's Chrismas and Kwanzaa.  Amen." We, obviously, celebrate Christ's birthday in our house, but somewhere along the way, he has picked up celebrating Kwanzaa. So to all of you, we wish you a Merry CHRISTmas, and a Happy Kwanzaa!

Annabella 6 months

Annabella is 6 months old now. My time flies. At her 6 month appointment she weighed 17 lbs. 5 oz. and is 28 inches long. She has already started eating baby food, and fruit puffs, drinking from a cup, waving, saying da-da, ma-ma, ba-ba, la-la, and is rolling all over the place. She is also trying to sit up, but if she gets distracted she topples over like a broken Weeble. She has such an easy going personality and loves to smile, laugh, and squeal. I must say, she is a super easy baby...so far! She is my sweet little Annie Boo Boo.

She is such a big girl now!

From the mind of a four year old.

Today, while watching the cartoon "Dora Saves Christmas", Amelia realized that Santa has a naughty and nice list.  We have never really gone over this concept with the kids because we want their main focus to be on the fact that it is Jesus' birthday, and not on Santa bringing gifts. YES, we do the Santa thing, but our main emphasis is on Jesus. Anyway, she started asking questions about Santa's naughty list and how he knows who's naughty and nice.  I explained the concept and wanted to throw in that Jesus sees the things we do as well, and he is more important because he died for our sins. After explaining this to her, she then told me that the people who killed Jesus should be on Santa's naughty list because they were mean and shouldn't have killed him. WOW! To have the mind of a four year old. I mean, what does one say after that? 

A song about Thanksgiving 2010 (sung to the tune of "Twelve Days of Christmas.")

For our Thanksgiving vacation, my family gave to me.... 12 pounds of turkey...
11 hours of Satellite radio
10 pottybreaks
9 plus hours of driving
8 furry bison
7 stops at Braum's
6 cheeseballs in Holdenville


5 German Chocolate Milkshaaaaakes!!!


4 nights at Nanny's
3 ball games
2 arguing siblings
AND A child throwing up in the car.....

Chunky Monkey

Annabella update: 4 months old, weighing in at 15lbs 15oz. 26in. long. She is a super eater (wonder where she gets that from?) She has recently started rice cereal, and bananas, and is finally sleeping through the night (WOO HOO!!!) She is my perfect little chunky monkey.

Canvas of Many colors.

WOW!!! Has it really been 2 months since my last post? I have to stay on this before months turn into years. Well, Fall is officially here and it is my most favorite time of year. I used to be a spring person, but not anymore. As I get older, I am liking fall so much more. I love the crisp air, the beautiful color changes, and all the holidays. I love everything about fall. Bon Fires, Thanksgiving, Trick or Treating, pumpkin patches, crinkling leaves, apple cider, S'Mores...I could go on and on.. Makes me smile just thinking about it. It is so refreshing to drive and look at all the trees changing into a beautiful array of oranges, reds, yellows, and browns. Fall is what I like to call "God's work of Art." His "canvas of many colors." Yes, God has many works of art, but Fall is one of his best. It is so refreshing!

Annabella 10 weeks

Well, it's official...I have a thumb sucker. Although this habit is a hard one to break, I can't help but think how cute it is to see her sucking her thumb at this age.