Saturday, December 31, 2016

Closing out 2016

God has been so good to me, and 2016 was no exception.  One of my biggest blessings this year was getting Winston.  Although he drives me absolutely crazy, he is sweet, and I love him so much.  He is so great with the kids, and they adore him too. 

Our year end review: Kyle is still at First Advantage Bank and loving it.  I am still at Rossview Middle and love it.  Kathryn is in 3rd grade at Rossview Elementary and is excelling in all areas.  Kaden is in his final year at The Red Barn and continues to grow in so many ways.  Winston is 9 months old and is finally calming down...a little.  We all attend First Baptist Church and love our Lord and certainly give all the glory to Him.

Here are some pics from our fall session this past October (I waited to share until Christmas cards were sent), and here's to an amazing 2017!



































Thursday, December 29, 2016

Christmas Day 2016

Everyone must have been on the nice list this year because everyone got WAY TOO MUCH!  We had a wonderful Christmas with our family.  Papa, Mimi, Uncle Michael, Uncle Jay, and even Momma Pam came over Christmas morning.  I love that we have a home that can comfortably accommodate moments like these.  The kids slept until 7:00ish.  Once they were awake, they were full steam ahead.  The kids spent time checking out their gifts and stockings from Santa.  Kathryn received a Scooter, Hatchimal, Foot Spa, Shopkins, and Hexbugs.  Kaden received a Drum Set, Food for his kitchen, a Polaris ride on (which he calls it his John Deere), and a remote control car.  Their big gift from us was their own Ipad, which they have LOVED!  Kathryn says her favorite gift was her Ipad, and Kaden says his favorite gift was his Drums and "John Deere."  After Kaden opened a few gifts, he stated that he had too much and didn't want to open any more...I was taken aback a little...and humbled.  We really did go overboard this year, so next year we will be more focused.  Kyle and I got lots of goodies to include clothes, shoes, perfume/cologne, and some handmade items from Kathryn.  Christmas day was spent at home all day...our tradition...playing, watching Christmas movies, eating, and enjoying being home and together.



Santa even left Winston some goodies!




He went STRAIGHT to his drums!










Checking out the Hatchimal










Getting her Harp Charm for her Charm Bracelet



Papa helping him with his bow
Big score on this gift from Momma Pam...she had a brick oven made for him so he can bake pizzas! 
This boy's 1st Christmas




Daddy loved his new shirts

He couldn't wait to get outside to ride this...luckily, the weather was amazing!  Highs were in the 60s! 





And Kathryn spent her day just like this...binge watching Fuller House Season 2 while holding her Hatchimal waiting for it to hatch













Winston making sure Kaden doesn't drop anything