Miss Claus

All dressed up and ready for church. I do realize that going to church dressed as Miss Claus does seem a bit contradictory, but I thought she looked quite cute in the hat and dress! The matching booties simply didn't stay on, so she wore her new black shoes.


She started off in her car seat, then I realized that she was TOO cute and in need of a more "formal" shot...so I took her out and placed her on the couch.


But she was too enamored with her shoe and dress to really pay attention to me or the camera.




After a few failed attempts, I got the perfect shot!

Then I realized that I had TWO kids...I grabbed William for a sibling shot!


But he wasn't really interested in getting his picture taken, and Abby...well, one just never knows with her.


Whew! BOTH kids smiling AND looking at the camera - at the same time!

House

Gotta love this gift, from Uncle Kenny and Aunt Joanie. I can't wait to make this! Thanks!! We're holding off until another day or so to open the rest.

1st Christmas Party

Here are some photos of this past Sunday, when Deckers and Aunt Debbie came over. Our church had their last Christmas concert that night, that we enjoyed. Obviously, this is Abby's first Christmas, and first presents, too!





Thank you for all the wonderful gifts!

The Wrap

Here's Abby's favorite hangout - in the Moby! I like this wrap, however she likes it even more!

Christmas Photo

Here's the kids' Christmas photo.

Quote

I love this quote:

Your mission, dear mother, is not to make your children happy, but to prepare them for eternity…You must relentlessly evangelize their never-dying souls.” (Womanly Dominion p. 127-128)

Wow.

Phone Photos

I just uploaded these photos from my phone...it's been a few weeks since I've done it, so here are a few "outdated" pictures. (Actually just a few weeks old!)


William's first candy cane. He LOVED it!


And this one is from yesterday, shortly after laughing!