Christmas Card Pictures

This morning before church, I decided to take pictures for our Christmas card.  I didn't know if they would turn out.  First, my camera is broken and all I have to work with is my cell phone that is getting old and not working so well.  Second, sometimes these characters are not that cooperative.  The pictures turned out pretty good considering the equipment.  As for the characters, I decided to share some of the silly photos that will not make the cut, but are definitely full of personality.  

Christmas Tree Shopping

Today was a beautiful day for Christmas tree shopping.  Last year, it was very cold.  This is much more enjoyable even if it isn't in the spirit of Christmas.  Lexi's favorite part of this task is decorating the tree.  She likes to ensure that the ornaments are spaced evenly and look just right.   

Abby's 7th Birthday

We celebrated Abby's 7th birthday today.  She wanted a game night.  We were divided into groups and each group picked a game to play for about 10 minutes.  Then the groups were shuffled and another game was picked.  It was really fun.  My kids love playing games. 

Thanksgiving 2014

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We had been invited to spend it with friends that have kids the same age as Lexi & Jordan.  

Kids' Table

Lexi & Lauren

After dinner, the kids went outside to jump on the trampoline and play.  Later, they had a disco karaoke party upstairs.

Harvest Festival

I went to the school today to watch the kids celebrate Harvest Festival.  The kids decorated sugar cookies to look like turkeys.  They also played games.  

Fashion Drawings

Lexi drew these fashion characters and really got into it.  They turned out so cute I decided to take pictures.  

Allergy Remedy

This morning, I sat down to have breakfast with my kids and noticed that Lexi had red puffy eyes. I mentioned it and she told me that she had been rubbing them because they were bothering her. Of course, I realized that she was suffering from allergies. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to document the effectiveness of our natural allergy shot.

Recipe:

1 shot glass with water

2 drops of Lemon

2 drops of Lavender

2 drops of Peppermint

She downed it quickly.  After breakfast, which was 15 minutes later, I noticed that she was completely back to normal.  It could have been faster, but that is when I made it a point to look.  Of course, I took another photo.  

First Coat Day

It looks like winter is really coming.  The kids had to wear coats for the first time this season.

Veterans Day Performance

The third graders at Lexi's school have been working on their Veteran's Day performance for months.  They learned lots of patriotic songs.  The kids were asked to invite their family along with veterans.  I told Lexi that we didn't know any veterans that live nearby, so she asked if we could ask a friend from church.  She just knew that his ultra-patriotic self would LOVE it.  Fortunately, his grandsons go to the same school.  I mentioned Lexi's desire to his daughter and she handled the part of inviting him.  He even took us to dinner and we had a nice evening.  

Love Chart

I found this chart that Lexi made.  It has a list of things she loves about people.  She wrote about me, Gandma Margie, Papa Malcolm, Travis, Jordan, Aunt Paige, cousins, her teacher and her friends.  

Friend's Baptism

We went to the church today for a baptism.  We arrived a little early, so we stopped at a nearby park and had lunch.  It is slightly chilly, which felt really nice.  The hot summer weather is disappearing.

Candy Poster

Lexi and Jordan got up early this morning and made a candy poster for me.  It was Lexi's idea and she did most of the poster, but she had Jordan help her.