It really was a Merry Christmas!

This year Christmas has been extra special because my parents and little baby brother have been here to celebrate it. Not to mention Gracie turned 7 on Christmas Eve. This is the first Christmas where I have been able to actually host it in our home. We thought we were going to be having a modest little Christmas this year....but somehow it never ends up that way. Thanks to all the Aunts, Uncle's, Grandparents, Great Grandma, and friends the kids had more than enough presents to rip through. Thank you everyone for your thoughtful gifts! The kids loved all your presents....and we greatly appreciate it! For all of you out their that we weren't able to see we miss you and love you! Hope you enjoyed Christmas!

There's no biz like showbiz

Tis' the season for Christmas programs.....and my kids are eating it up! They love everything about it. Grace had her little school program first. She looked so pretty in her little dress that happened to be quite popular (two other girls were wearing the same one). That's what you get when you buy it at Walmart. It didn't matter to her though she was a little showgirl standing and singing so proudly. Elijah's school program was next. I knew that Grace loves getting dolled up.....but apparently all my kids enjoy getting all dressed up. You could tell Elijah knew he looked good! He was strutten around like a peacock. He also equally enjoyed the stage. He was smiling and waving and singing out loud. By the way he is such a fabulous singer....must get it from daddy! He told us before hand that he was going to be dancing. He was planning on doing the "robot" that daddy showed him how to do. They turned the peanuts music on and let them go. He did the robot only for about 20 seconds. Afterwards I asked him why he stopped.....and he said "everybody was laughing....so he got shy." I had to explain to him that we weren't laughing at him.....but with him because he was so cute. Oh and I have to mention the little girl next to Elijah in his school program in the red dress happens to be his crush! That's a funny story in itself....but let's just say Elijah realizes that girls are pretty and nice.....I guess he has great taste not only is she beautiful she is also a very good little girl. The last program included Micah and David. Micah was also enthusiastic about dressing up and singing. I just have show kids I guess. David played a doctor in the play.....it was a real stretch...haha. It's funny how I can't get enough of these things. I know I am bias but I really think my kids have talent! We should go on the road!

My models

So this is my beautiful sister-in-law Lacey and my other model sister-in-law Tina and her amazing husband Dan (kinda like a super hero....which he loves). I took these pictures at Thanksgiving. I have been trying to get better at using my camera. We love you guys and miss you so much!

Thanksgiving come and gone!

We really had an awesome time going home for Thanksgiving. Inevitably it is to short. We got up at 5 and drove 14 hours with out any major hiccups. The only little bummer was that our portable DVD didn't work. We spend until Wednesday in St. Cloud and then went to the cities at David's Aunts for Thanksgiving. Black Friday we thought we'd join all the crazy people at the Mall of America. The kids enjoyed being with both sets of Grandparents for a movie while mommy got some coveted alone shopping time. Then we topped our trip off with a stop at the outlet mall heading out of town. What could be better right! We really wish we could see our family more often! But we are trying to get back to reality. I am still playing catch up.....and looking forward to my parents arriving for Christmas! Little Johnny my brother said he is sick of my music.....so I thought I would give you a little taste of David and my newest fun find! An awesome Christian rapper! I couldn't find our favorite song....but he's got alot of good songs!