Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

First Christmas event

 Lydie's school Christmas program kicked off the Christmas season! She was excited to have a small speaking part.  The music was beautiful and we continue to feel richly blessed that she is able to attend a classical, Christian school with a loving staff!

Best friends



She adores her teacher!

And the Christmas season begins!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Filling the gap: Christmas Show

It's amazing how God takes care of us. This school year, for example, I was mostly concerned with my girl's reaction to being at home after three years in private school. She, like me, leans heavily on her community of friends. I predicted being at home with the boys and me might leave a gap...or possibly a gaping hole.

God was so gracious to bring along a brand new opportunity, in fact several, that kept her from being lonely. One thing that really filled her extravert cup was finding this little program that is like show choir. Every Monday she and her little friend, who is also homeschooling for the first time this year, would spend a couple of hours singing and learning choreography.  They had a blast and made many new friends! 


This past weekend they had three Christmas shows. It was really an impressive, two-hour show. She was on cloud nine all weekend and actually cried when it was over! What a sweet gift this program has been! We look forward to summer camp and participating in the program next year!


It has been unbelievable that God has orchestrated so much interaction for Lydia Joy this fall! She has seen her friends on the playground while the boys run or have meetings, she has had many play dates, and she has made new friends at co-op, gymnastics, and this program.  Looking forward to his provision this winter and spring!



Friday, December 11, 2015

First Christmas party of the season

Sweet Ellie was held by everyone and not one tear. What an easy baby she is!




He pays a visit every year


She is my brother's only niece, and she loves it that way!

Jack, the oldest grandchild, plays peek-a-boo with the youngest, Ellie



The grandparents have 12 grandchildren from just 4 children!



Chelle has caught a little grief for this picture! Ha! What a ham!

Dad, Mom, Aunt Charlotte, and Mom's brother Uncle Jim


We couldn't get enough of the babies tonight. Ellie and Erynn stole our hearts.  Aunt Charlotte always has a fun Christmas party. It's laid back and relaxing and we get plenty of time to just enjoy one another.  So glad Aunt Charlotte is in good health this year.  Love this little group!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Family Christmas parties

 Christmas breakfast party in pjs and Nana and Poppy's house!






 Bean bag toss on the sun porch

 The boys got new rifles from Poppy! 
 We had Christmas fun at Mimi and Papa's new house the weekend after Christmas. The girls love the swing on the front porch!


 Cute boy cousins
 Sweet girl cousins
 Uncle Bob and Aunt Deb came by!


Mimi and Papa with the six grandchildren
 Our family
 Gifts!






Celebrating December birthdays with the family!