Christmas back in time

I got to attend Caleb's field trip to the Shilo museum. It was a great opportunity for the kids to see how Christmas with similar and different to Christmas today. They played with toys that would have been popular during that time, talked about Christmas traditions and even got to sit by a fire while the staff, dressed up, talked about Christmas back then. 

All dressed up

Matthew and I were invited to a charity ball. It was a great night with friends and a wonderful excuse to dress up. Most of all, I loved getting to enjoy a night with this guy. 

The Christmas nativity comes alive

One of the things I look forward to the most during the Christmas season is a living nativity scene that Rolling Hills Baptist Church does one weekend December this is such a special time with the kids get to participate in a real way. This year Clayton even participated as baby Jesus. It was also a nice surprise see the Coopers this is one of their favorite things to do during the Christmas season as well. 

Not only did they get to dress up like angels and check rides are also available. It makes for wonderful conversation about traveling to come see the baby. My kids decided that would be a bumpy journey.

Emma Katherine's Preschool Performance

Once again we enjoyed a wonderful preschool Christmas program. And I looked adorable in her nutcracker smocked dress and saying her little heart out. We could definitely pick out her sweet voice as she sang with gusto. 

We had a perfect spot to watch her. Three Wisemen and Away in a Manger were probably my favorite. 

Christmas Lights

This Christmas season we found a new place with amazing lights. Just south of us is a well decorated house and area around it. We were amazed with all of the lights hanging in the trees and the countless inflatables. The lady selling the kettle corn said it had been there for years. Where have we been?

First haircut

Over Christmas break Clayton got his first haircut just in time to go to the big game. He sat in his cool chair like a champ. He did give the person who was trying to cut his hair a run for their money. He was all smiles the entire time and in the end it was a successful attempt. Such a big boy!

Clayton's Curiosity

Clayton's curiosity has really enticed him to be on the move. This is what happened one night when daddy was gone. How can a bright blue button go unpushed? The only thing that sounded more appealing was daddy's mixer and pulling off all the knobs. 

Frozen Fun

Last weekend we were able to celebrate a sweet friend's birthday. As if dressing up like a princess (and PJs for the boys) wasn't amazing enough, Elsa and Anna made an appearance to this frozen fun. Everyone was giddy and could sing every word to the songs. 

WPS!

Emma Kate and Caleb left to spend a week with Aunt Bec the day after Christmas. During that time, we took Clayton to the Texas Bowl in Houston. It was such a fun game. We arrived back home just in time to head to see friends and celebrate New Year's Eve. We were glad when the two big ones arrived back home, but it was nice to have special time with Clayton.

Clayton learned his hog call just days before the trip. He was so excited to see others that knew his new trick

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 Since we spent a little extra time in Houston we hit the Galleria and the science museum.

Merry Christmas

We pray each and everyone has a wonderful Christ-filled Christmas!