Thursday, December 22, 2016

Christmas Time: 2016

It's been busy...to say the least...every single day, I am counting my blessings...I am thankful for the village that helps me and my family daily...without family and friends, life would be difficult.
Matching Grinch PJs
Kaden at his final Red Barn Christmas Program
He did awesome!   He danced and sang and loved every minute of it!
After the show was over, a parent told me, "Kaden is so animated!"...Yes, Yes he is!
Kaden's coloring...I was very impressed with his staying in the lines and color pattern
Kathryn's Christmas Program...she did awesome too!
Christmas Bunco 2016...Me, Fran, Haven, and Amelia
Gingerbread House creating at Harper Hand's 4th bday party
The kids had a blast!
Each child got a monogrammed apron...so cute!
This balloon gingerbread house was amazing!
Back home...Kaden playing his "guitar"...actually a spoon...and dancing and singing
They love each other!
This officially happened...I am a Certified Personal Trainer!
Pancake breakfast with this boy...perfect way to start the day!
Then onward to The Nutcracker at TPAC with Mimi, Dinah, Fran, and Chloe...I LOVE this tradition!
Caught them like this...Kathryn is reading to Kaden
Mimi and Dinah at TPAC
Chloe and Kathryn
Walking the Cumberland River and seeing the lights
Winston went to see the lights too!
Perfect ending to the day!  12.21.16
We have so many traditions, and I love them all...Driving around seeing the lights, Walking the Cumberland River seeing the lights, Going to TPAC seeing The Nutcracker, Watching Christmas movies in Christmas pjs...the list goes on.  My heart is so full all the time, but this time of year it is bursting! 

Winston

9 months old, 55.5 pounds, loving, sweet, and drives me crazy...he loves to play fetch, tug of war, run, and dig holes...he is just a big pup!

Monday, December 12, 2016

Phone Photos

A few pics from the phone...
Kathryn: Her teacher gave her a 100% on her test.  Kathryn realized she missed one and told the teacher so the teacher could correct her grade.  I LOVE her honest spirit!!!
Kaden: His placemat made at school...Thankful for FOOD
Kathryn's Christmas List...Kaden has only asked for Drums...no list needed for him
Buddy arrives each Dec 1st....Kathryn left this note for Buddy this year...a warning about Winston...LOL!!!
Kaden loves to do my toe nails...this has become a nightly thing!
Kathryn joins in too!
Christmas Harp Recital 2016
She did amazing!!!  She played Merry Go Round and Jingle Bells and rocked both of them!
I love that she loves playing the harp...she has played for a year now and has grown so much!  I am super proud to say the least!