Luke's First Christmas Program

Today was Luke's first ever Christmas Program at school. My baby is growing up way to fast. I have to say that I did shed a few tears at this one...

Here is his class. Trinity, Joseph (Jophess as Luke calls him), Luke, Madi, & Rafi.


Here are all of the three year olds together. Luke is on the back row second from the right.


Rafi, Mrs. Alissa, Luke, & Madi

Luke & his music teacher, Mrs. G

All of the people who came to see Luke. Daddy had to be out of town on business, but we video taped the whole thing for him to see when he gets back.

Luke & Madi with their programs.

My favorite song they sang was "Happy Birthday Jesus". Caleb & I used to sing that song in our Christmas programs when we were little.

The Christmas Home Tour 2009

This year our church did a Christmas Home Tour. We had six houses of people in our church who opened their home for others to come see. Our house was on the tour. It was a lot of work getting ready for it, but I had a lot of fun. Grandma Sue came over to help me put up the Christmas decorations so I had fun spending time with her too.
Here's what our house looked like...


Master Bedroom


Kitchen

Kitchen

Living Room

Play Room

Guest Bedroom

Brady's Room

Luke's Room

Snow In Pearland

Dad & the boys got to play in the snow this morning! This is Brady's first real experience with snow. He didn't really know what to do. He kept walking around cleaning the snow off all of his toys in the backyard.

Luke had a blast throwing snowballs at Dad & Brady. He was a little confused though...he thought today was Christmas.

What a beautiful day it was!

Movie Night

Next week we are traveling to Palstine, TX to ride the Polar Express train to the North Pole. So tonight we decided to invite Kristen and Madi over to watch the movie so we will all be ready for the real thing!

The movie is in 3D, so the kids tried to wear the glasses but they didn't stay on very well. We decided we would do without them.


Ready for popcorn and the movie!

My Hungry Boy

I know, all kids are hungry at some time or another. Brady stays hungry ALL the time. Food really is the key to his heart. He can be in the worst mood and you give him food he gets happy all the sudden. It's the funniest thing!

Tonight we had tacos for dinner. I would say it's his favorite, but that would be a lie. He doesn't have a favorite food- it's all his favorite! At any average meal, Brady can easily get seconds, thirds, then finish whatever Luke didn't eat from his plate....


When he thinks he is getting finished, he has to lick his hands.


Then lick his plate.

Maybe it's just that he likes to be messy...

"Daddy, please pick me up, my tummy is about to explode!"

You may think that this is just a growth spurt...no, he has always been like this!

Thanksgiving 2009

Our family went to my parent's house for Thanksgiving this year. We had a wonderful meal and lots of fun spending time with my mom's side of the family. Her cousin came in all the way from Ireland.

Our menu: Baked turkey, fried turkey,ham, dressing, gravy, turnip greens, green bean casserole, green bean bundles, squash casserole, asparagus casserole, sweet potato casserole, watergate salad, coleslaw salad, and lots & lots of rolls.

For dessert: pecan pie, coconut cream pie, pumpkin pie, & chocolate pie.
YUM!


Papa & the boys!


Dad & Luke

We had a wonderful time. After dinner, we went around the room and said what we were thankful for. Luke very sweetly said "I am thankful for my mommy & daddy"

A Very Busy Weekend...but lots of fun!

First, we had Aunt Kaitlen's 22nd birthday party.

Then, the next morning, Caleb & I drove to College Station to see the Baylor/A&M game. It was a neat experience to see a game a Kyle Field even though the Bears lost...big time :(


You may not be able to tell, but this is a picture of A&M's mascot, Reville.

We had a fun time at the game together, then came home and met Erin & Noah for dinner.

The next day after church, we had lunch at the Allen's house. Brady and Luke were so glad to get to see "EE" & "Nonah". Thankfully, they will be back in just a few weeks for Christmas.

Just a few pictures of the boys wearing Uncle Nonah's glasses.