The Stockings are hung....

Finally by the fireplace with care.


Sunday Dec 5th, we went to get our Christmas tree. We went to a neighbors tree farm, it is less than a mile away so we walked. I had visions of 5 excited kids to pick out the tree. I pictured the three babies riding in thier red wagon (since we did not have snow we could not use a sled). Instead I had 3 tired, crabby babies in a big red stroller, that had no clue what was going on, since they slept.

And 2 crabby big girls, who really needed a nap. But we found our tree.

The babies wondering why we are dragging them around in the cold.

Then we had a great time at the Children's party through my husbands work, that same day. The photo with Santa was taken by the people at the party. My little camera had an accident and is no longer with us. I dropped it, oops. So no pictures of the kids having a blast and the face paintings the big girls got. But we have lots of fun memories and a great family photo. :)

Merry Christmas to All!!!!

Thankful

I am so thankful for my family this Holiday season. I am thankful for the roof over my head, the fact that we have food in our fridge and clothes on our back.




With a heavy heart I think of the families struggling in this tough economy. I know all to well what it is like to be a child in need. It stinks going back to school and wondering why Santa likes all of the other kids so much better, wondering "what is wrong with me that Santa does not like me??" It still feels so raw when I hear of families having a tough time this Christmas. So I ask you all to think of a neighbor, a friend or a stranger in need this season and maybe instead of getting that extra video game think about giving a little bit to a child who would be happy just opening a new pair of underware, a family that would be thankful for a loaf of bread. There are families that $20 could mean keeping thier home or heat on, rather than the extra video game under your tree.



We are praying for all of those in need this Christmas season, may those in search of work find it soon.

From the Christmas photo shoots!!

Random Cuteness

Thought I would share a picture of my 4 little trouble makers. I did not realize Samantha and Teddy had thier arms on chairs. Bridgette is grinning from ear to ear. Olivia is just as cute as ever. Too bad Alexis was at school.



Maybe it's the holidays but moments like these make me long for Maddie so much more lately. I do enjoy every moment with my 5 kids but alot of times I think Maddie should be here, and where she would sit for the picture.

We hope you are all doing well this Holiday season. If you have moved in the past 1.5 years please email me you address so I can get your Christmas card to you. Even if you emailed me in the past year, I did not write it down.

Thanks. :)