Last Christmas Program!!

We are about programmed out!  Friday morning Turner had his program at Bartlett Baptist.  Mimi, Harper, and I went to watch and it was sweet.  One of the dads is serving in Afghanistan and came home for two weeks for Christmas.   His girls go to school there and surprised them at the program.  It was so precious to watch!  The kids wore Christmas jammies and Turner sang his little heart out.  After the program I got to take Turner home.  We picked Maddie up at 11:30 and Kevin was home by 12:30.  Christmas break has begun!

MDO Christmas Program!

Whew!!  Last Thursday was a big deal-for me and Turner!!  Part of the reason I was hired at MDO was to direct their first ever Christmas Program.  I am not a singer, nor have I ever done anything to qualify/prepare me for this job.
  Back in October I found a musical for the kids to do and we began practicing.  The past month the kids practiced every day they came.  There were 35 3 and 4 year olds on that stage and it went great!!  Most of these kids aren't from our church and we had tons of family come and watch their precious children.
  Turner was an angel and had a speaking line.  He thrives on the stage and had no problem standing up and remembering his line.  Since I was on the floor directing the kids, I wasn't able to take pictures.  Daddy and Boo Boo were videoing it and Mimi had Harper.  It was a great night.  I was so proud of everyone and the teachers for coming together and pulling this show off!  We had cookies and punch afterwards to celebrate.
  These past few months have had their ups and downs at work but I was blown away last week.  I received so many gifts from the kids and I was not expecting it.  I was also given roses after the show from pur MDO director as a thank you.  It was a great way to end my first semester at MDO.  God has answered many prayers these past few months and that night was affirmation that I am where I am supposed to be for now.  Thankful to have the next two weeks at home with my family.

9 months old!

Our baby is growing up way too fast!!  She weighs almost 21 lbs, has 2 teeth, and crawls everywhere.  She has started pulling up and today stood on her own for a second or two.  She talks all day long and thinks it is hilarious when you tell her no.  I am afraid Daddy might start "patting" her hand soon.
  She is into everything and still such a happy baby.  She isn't the best sleeper, but after 3 babies, I think I will just take the blame.  I am no good at letting them cry it out.  I could give my list of excuses but It doesn't matter.  I am just punishing myself.  One day she will sleep all night!!
  I think there was a ton I wanted to blog about, and am drawing blanks.  She seems to change every day and we can't wait to see what she does next!

The Crud!!

The crud has worked its way through our house and made for a long two weeks.  It began with Maddie coughing and Harper pulling her ear and having a snotty nose.  I took both of them in and Maddie was fine but Harper had a double ear infection and just finished a 10 day antibiotic.  She is still tugging on that ear and I am just praying it cleared up.
  By the end of last week Kev was at the doctor with an ear and viral infection.  Friday morning Turner woke up with the croup.  We can usually get over it without meds now that they are older.  Not this time!  He kept getting worse and worse.  I ended up leaving Maddie's Olympic Day early to take him to doctor.   We did steroids for a few days and he didn't go back to school till Wednesday.  He missed one of his parties and didn't even care.  I still don't think he feels great and I hate it.  He hasn't had an appetitie, has been taking naps, and coughing like crazy.  I think we are close to being over it.
  Of course I had to join in the fun and started coughing two days ago and had a sore throat.  I haven't been to the doctor, but do feel a little better.  I just can't talk.  Praying we all get back to 100% and feel well next week.  We have the next two weeks to rest and are looking so forward to it!

Olympic Day 2013!

Last Saturday was Olympic Day.  It was fun getting Maddie ready like it was a real competition and seeing the routines she will be doing.  She did great!  She has really improved this past year on the beam and looked so serious out there:)  I don't know how she will do in competition,  but she has learned so much and I think it has been a good experience for her.
  Nonna came for the day to watch and we loved seeing her since her birthday was the day before!  We all went to eat at Genghis Grill and even brought a few Gigi's cupcakes home.  We are so thankful for you Nonna and am glad we were able to spend the day after your birthday with you!

Gingerbread Houses!

We had the Gaines over Tuesday for our annual gingerbread house party.  This year my kiddos made a big house (that quickly fell apart) and Trey and Garner made a train set.  As always, it was a fun night.  Mary and the kids stayed for dinner and watched Monsters University.  I love these sweet memories with my friend and her kids. 

Christmas Programs!

So far Maddie has had her school Christmas program and Turner had his choir one at church.  They were both cute and both did a great job.  They are so different on stage and I love watching them!!!  Turner belts out the music and is very serious about it:)  Maddie sings a bit and barely cracks a smile!  Love those two and there is nothing sweeter than hearing them sing, especially when it is about Jesus!!  Turner has 2 more to go this coming week.

On The Move!

We have a crawler!!  She is not in a hurry, and takes lots of breaks, but baby H is on the move:)  I figured it would happen right after we put up the Christmas tree.  She is 8 1/2 months, sporting 2 teeth, and says momma, da da, bye bye, and uh oh....all the time!!  She is also very proud of herself with her new accomplishments amd smiles and laughs all the time.

Santa Visit!

Since we had a free afternoon Tuesday, we took a trip to the mall to see Santa.  Maddie and Turner were so excited and we couldn't wait to see how Harper was going to act.  There wasn't a line and the kids got straight in Santa's lap.  Harper wasn't scared but we never did really get a smile out of her.  The camera lady's assistant scared her more than Santa:)
  I love family outings like these and look forward to the rest of this month.  We have lots of fun things planned.   The weather is supposed to get bad in the morning and school has already been cancelled.  I like the no school/work part, but am hoping we aren't stuck at home the whole weekend.  Lots of stuff going on the next few days!  

Thanksgiving Week!

We have had a busy week!  We went to Savannah Tuesday afternoon for Thanksgiving.  Wednesday night we took the kids and cousins to see Frozen.  Such a cute movie!!  Maddie is a fan of glasses these days.  Those 3D glasses have hardly left her face:)  Harper had another tooth break through-2 in one week.  She does not like her baby bed at Nonna and Da's.  Sweet grandparents let us sleep, but they had a few long nights.
  Thursday a lot of the family came over for lunch and it was great visiting everyone.  That night Pam, Grace, and I headed out for some shopping fun!  We got some great deals and I am just about done.  We left Friday to get back in town so all three kids could get their flu shots and Maddie had her well check.  At 7 years old she weighs 47 pounds and is 47 inches tall.  She is in the 25% for her age.  Shots were traumatizing so we headed out for ice cream afterwards:)
  Today has been a busy one.  Bubblegum the elf showed up this morning in the kids tree and brought them two Christmas movies.  We snapped some pics of the kids in front of the tree for Christmas cards bright and early.  We also made Christmas ornaments and went to Mimi and Boo Boo's for dinner with Megs, David, and Aubry.  While there I pulled Maddie's fifth tooth!
  I was terrible about taking pics at our dinners but have a few others to share.  The highlight of my night was getting to hug Nay Nay, Bailey, and Tucker!!  I hate my kids were in bed but we will get together soon!
  This year has been a whirlwind,  but a great one.  Thankful for our many blessings and the month ahead.