It's Christmas!

Christmas Day has already come and gone but the kids are still enjoying their many toys they got throughout the past several days. We started out on Christmas Even by attending the candlelight church service. It sets the mood for the remainder of the week for us all and really lets us not forget the true meaning of Christmas. We then packed our bags and headed over to Jeremy's sisters house for Christmas with the Belote's. The kids scored some awesome Ninja Turtles, Monsters Inc, and Ninaijo toys. They loved them all and begged to play with them right then. We had a great supper and then headed back to our house because Santa was coming!

We tucked the kids into bed and the fun began.... 

Seth was up bright and early but we made him stay in our room quietly until Noah woke up. They were excited to see their new toys!

Noah was thrilled to get the monster truck and some more Ninja Turtle things. 

And Seth loves his Sully and Mikey from Monsters Inc.!

Santa got them a soccer goal to put out later on when it gets warm. They wanted it set up right then! We hung around the house for a few and then got ready slowly to head to the Wagoner's. The kids scored more Lego's, Monster trucks and other cool items. They were spoiled! We had a wonderful lunch and the kids took naps :-). or so we thought. Noah laid down for about an hour but could not sleep he said. We later on packed our bags and headed home. The kids were thrilled to get to play with all their new toys! I'm excited too! New toys for the big and small ones!!!

Christmas Blessings

Luke 2:1-21

The Birth of Jesus

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,  and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.  But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

Fun Sundays!

Jeremy scored two free tickets to the panthers games. He took Noah and he was beyond excited. We had to keep a secret from Seth because he would get upset knowing his brother was off having fun. But I surprised Seth and took him to McDonalds and he was thrilled!!!

We had lunch in our pajamas and watched a Christmas movie! He said just me and mommy! He had fun and that's what's important! 

Pajama day!!!

They are ready for pajama day!!!!

"Biggie Crew" Christmas

We got together at our house Saturday night with some of Jeremy's long time friends. We look forward each year to hanging out with them. We switch off houses and this year it was our turn. We all came dressed in pajama's or comfy clothes. It made for a relaxing night!

Seth was excited about having people over!

Trying to take a picture of these 2 is not easy!

Our group keeps expanding! We've added tons of kids over the years!

The guys with the kiddos!

and all the adults with kiddos!

We had a great time! We ate good food, enjoyed one another's company and the kids had a blast running around! Looking forward to next years party!

Christmas Concerts

The kids were beyond excited about this past Friday. It was there Christmas Concerts. Seth's class did not do much but just a few songs unrelated to Christmas. Seth turned shy when we got into the room and wanted nothing to do with his class or friends but only to sit with mommy. To be as wild as he can be, he sure does become a mommy's boy very quick.

Noah was super excited about his concert. He reminded me everyday this past week about it... "mommy, please don't forget to come to my concert. don't forget mommy, my concert is Friday. if you forget i'll be very upset." Get the hint, We better not miss this concert or a certain someone is going to be very upset!

We made it in plenty of time and Noah spotted us right away. He was not shy at all but thrilled to see we were in the crowd. He was on the end...

He sang his heart out and did such a good job! I think we might have a singer on our hands. He loves to sing and we have found him many of times just singing in the car, bathroom, etc. 

We had a blast and Noah I'm so glad I got to come to your performance! You melted my heart!

Poor Baby!

Seth was not feeling 100% on Sunday after church and of course the doctors office was closed so I did the next best thing I knew to do since I thought I knew what he had. I found a MinuteClinic and went there. We got to the closet one but they had already put a sign up saying they were closed for patients even though they really didn't close for another 2 hrs. I was asking the lady behind the counter where the next closet one was and after figuring out how to get there, this very kind man named "Richard" came up to Seth and me and said "Why don't you take my spot? I know how it feels to have a sick little one at home. I've got 3. Hope he feels better. Have a Merry Christmas!" And he walked off. I cried right there in CVS. Yep knowing this man gave up his spot for Seth brought tears to my eyes. There are some kind people out there! He also touched the other individuals there also. They were amazed but what he did. Anyway, I knew Seth had an ear infection and I was right. Go me! 

We got the dreaded call from school at 4:30 that Seth was running a fever. Funny, he had not run a fever at all proir to this one. We get home and tuck him into the couch with a good movie on. We check his temp and yeah it's gone without meds. That always happens. He has a fever at school, we got to get him, check it at home, and it's gone. They said it was 103 and we got 99.6. Oh well. He was out for Tuesday and we stayed at home today. He got up and wanted to lay on the steps. This didn't last long cause within seconds he was running to the table to play with play-dough and mess with his brother. He's doing much better now and on the mend. Back to school tomorrow!

Riding a Bike!!!

We went for a bike ride this afternoon and had a blast!!! ( I was offered the afternoon off and I took it. A nice surprise!)

I thought the little trike Seth was riding was getting small so I pulled out Noah's other bike and Seth did great for the first time!

So proud of Seth!!! He had fun and it wore him out!

Homework!

The boys are back into the routine for school after being out for a couple days. Noah came home with 3 new words to work on for his vocab quiz on Friday. He's knocking them out and doing a great job! We are so proud of him. 

Well Mr. Seth knew he had homework too. And let me tell you, he pitched a fit until we did his homework. He was beyond thrilled to do homework. He was to create a snowman and give him a name. We went around the house collecting supplies and came up with lots of stickers. I didn't feel like getting paint or anything else out. 

He had a blast creating his master piece! He carried it around the house Monday night waiting to take it back to school. I'm just hoping in about 5 yrs he still excited about doing homework!

Excited about the Holidays

Noah is so excited about the holidays! He drew this sweet picture today at school. It's our family!

He then asked me how to spell "Merry Christmas" so he could put it onto the picture! He was so proud of his picture!!!