Almost Christmas Pictures

Here are some pictures from the weekend before Christmas. We spent the day with my family in Orangeburg and visited the church which my family attended when I was a kid. It was pretty cool because my sister and I got to relive what Christmas was like at that church -- Santa visited! As a kid, I always thought this was amazing and my kids enjoyed it also. My sister took some great pictures, too! It's a good thing because my actual Christmas day pictures were not so hot. Thanks Bridget!

Allie is such a good mommy

Look at that smile!Praise the Lord for healing Palmer's teeth. I can't believe the way they have fallen back into place. The dentist said they would fall out (before the normal time) but I'm not so sure he's right.

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas

I tried to get some cute pictures of all of the kids together for Christmas cards. It didn't work out too well for me!

I've been saving these matching outfits that got an amazing deal on last year, so I ended up sending the pictures with my cards anyway. I'm sure everyone will get a good laugh!

Also,

Only 2.5 weeks until my due date. I am soooo ready! I don't have all the baby things ready yet, but my body is ready not be pregnant anymore. Anyway, while I wait, I have many things to do and to look forward to. . . Christmas, Lenna's birthday party, and my shower. Not to mention I'm planning on teaching one more Classical Conversations class before the big day (4 days before the big day to be exact.) So we'll see if that happens or not. I go tomorrow to see how we're doing. I'm hoping the contractions I've been having are somewhat productive. I'll be sure to update after the appointment! (I've never gone early . . . unless you count 3 days early with Palmer. . . which I don't count as early) I'm still hoping though!

Trouble in Three's

They say trouble comes in 3's, right? Last Friday, I wrecked into a car. An hour later we got the news that Jason's father had just had a massive heart attack. And yesterday, Palmer tripped up the brick steps and knocked his 2 front teeth back. It's been a stressful week before Thanksgiving.
Still, I am SOOO thankful for all that didn't happen. Each situation could have been so much worse. No one was hurt when I backed into the parked car and the family who owns the car is so sweet and understanding. Jason's father was blanketed in prayer and saved. The doctores successfully put in a stint, and he is home for the holidays. And Palmer is okay (although his mouth looks bad and he might lose his teeth.)
I am so happy to know that God is in control as always. And I know we have a LOT to be thankful for this holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Better late than never!

I finally got some pictures of the kids in their costumes. . . then it took about week to get them posted. Life is so busy, it seems impossible to get everything done. Anyway. . . one thing down, one million to go!

Prince Caspian, High King Peter and Fifi the poodle

Halloween pictures

Brooke and the girls made this cute cake!

Friday was a blast. This was our first Halloween in a "real" neighborhood. We started the day off with a field trip to see some real bats at McDowell park and then had a little family get together before going trick-or-treating with all of the cousins on Jason's side of the family. It was so much fun. Unfortunately, I couldn't my kids to stay still long enough to get any good pictures of them in their costumes -- so tomorrow, I'm going to make them get all dressed up again and pose for me! I did however, get some good pictures of the food :)

Lenna's bows

Lenna was born with a TON of hair and I have been making her wear bows since we brought her home from the hospital. Since she has always had a bow in her hair, she's very used to them. The other night after her bath, we were reading a story and she looks at me and says "bow?" Pointing to her hair, she gets up and starts heading up the stairs. I told her she might need some help getting to the bows and followed her to her room. There she picked out her 1st bow. I put it in her hair, and she says "more." This continued until she had picked out 4 bows. Then she was satisfied. This is the look she ended up with!

Pictures at last!

Well, we are in our new home. I prayed for a fast moved and we got it! I think it was about a month from the time we listed our house on Craig's List until we moved. It was crazy, but well worth it. So, here are some pictures of our new place. We are so thankful to be here. Of course, it will take some time to get everything in its place and get all of my pictures on the walls, but we plan on being here for a while this time :)

Some you may know, we usually move about every 2 years and usually when I'm pregnant!

We have grass now, instead of dirt! That means less time cleaning for me :)

My favorite room -- our school room

Lenna at the soccer game
Palmer warming up

Testing out my new camera -- it automatically takes a picture when it detects a smile
What will they come up with next?

This is also considered a smile!