Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. -- Brad Henry

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Waiting for Santa

Our youngest was determined to see Santa this year.  She made a palate between the fireplace and the tree so that Santa would have to either step over her or go around, which would surely wake her.

I'll have to admit that it made for an interesting evening.  Mommy kept checking on her to make sure she was warm and that she was sleeping soundly.

Well, Santa came on schedule and must have put pixie dust on her head to put her in a deep sleep, because she didn't hear a thing!  Santa went about his business stuffing stockings, eating the milk & cookies (on the fire place brick entrance), and setting out toys and gifts.








On Christmas morning, she couldn't believe he came and worked right in front of her eyes!  Next year, she plans to set up a motion-detection video recorder.  Her favorite gift was a stuffed frog sticking out of her stocking.  "Froggy" had to go to Mass with us that morning, and has been by her side ever since.



Friday, December 20, 2013

Caroling in the 1800s

Our little one was in her school Christmas play, and had the role of a caroler.

Here, the music teacher is giving instructions to the carolers prior to the show.  Our little one is the last one on the right in the white shawl and white bonnet.

















A close up of our girl and one of her best friends...






















The sweet girls singing their hearts out during the show.  So cute!

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Birthday at Grandma's


Our little one wanted to spend her birthday at Grandma's house, and it was her best birthday yet!  She couldn't wait to play with Grandma's toys.


















Her cousins surprised her to make the party even funner!



















Grandma made sure the cake met all of the little one's VERY specific guidelines.... A Christmas scene with Santa and his reindeer flying at night with grass and snow on the ground.  Kuddos to the artist!


Group picture of the birthday girl and Mommy.



Grandma lighting the candles.....






















And afterwards, pinata fun!  Grandma filled the cupcake pinata with lots of candy!  Thanks, Grandma, for her best birthday yet!  :)