Merry Christmas!

Last night we were getting ready for bed. Both kids were so excited. We read "The Night Before Christmas" and then the store of Jesus' Birth from Luke. We prayed for our family which we miss so much and wish we were with this year. Nana, Papa and Uncle John we really miss you and wish we could have made it home. I hope you know how much we love you and hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Both the kids said good bye to Buddy and his new friend (Shayla got him as a gift at her dance class.) They were both very sorry that Buddy was leaving but hoped he has a good time at his home until next year.

The stockings were hung and we were ready for bed!

This morning was met with wonder and excitement. Such a blessed time for me to see their excitement and joy.

 I was very surprised at how excited Rudy was. He was jumping and playing with his new toy. The kids got a kick at how happy he was. Below even our cat C.J. was excited about his new toy. C.J. wasn't sure what to do with a toy but he's been playing with it most of the morning.

 Both kids approved of their presents and were very happy. They have not stopped playing all morning. I think they be busy for awhile. We all feel very blessed but really miss our family this year.

I think this was Shayla's favorite present. She played with it first. Thank you Lisa for letting me know about this. She loves it. And also thank you for my presents. The kids were so excited for me to open them.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Actually these are from Christmas Eve Eve! I hope we've started a Christmas tradition to visit the Billy Graham Library before Christmas each year. The kids had a great time and really enjoyed the Library. We arrived just before it got really crowded and none of the Christmas activities had started. When we finished the live Nativity was going and the kids were so excited.

After we had dinner and Christmas with our close friends. The kids had a great time and are so excited for today and tomorrow.

Merry Christmas to all my family and friends!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Happy Birthday Shayla

Shayla turned 8 years old today. It was a wild and crazy day and we didn't have much  time to celebrate. Hopefully we will have a party in a couple of weeks. I am so blessed and thankful to be her mom. I hope she has a great year being eight! More details of her special day at another time. This momma is tired!!!