Moving!!

Well, once again I have to start packing. I am still in denial at this point. We are moving a little closer to Richard's school. We decided we wanted somewhere else because the rooms for the kids here are just too small for them. I think this other house is about the same size, but is set up better. It also has a basement!! That is very important in the midwest, at least if you live in tornado alley. So, by January 24th we will be out of here. I really hate to pack. We just found the house by driving around. At least we will be able to do a lot of packing during this week and next since Richard and I don't have school. It is going to start getting really hard once school starts again. I will post pictures once we are able to start moving in. Love, Mary

Christmas Pageant

The kids were in a Christmas pageant at church last night. Alyssa was also supposed to be in it. She was one of the angels, but she was sick. She was very disappointed. However, the boys did awesome! Aaron was one of the wise men and then Jacob was the only boy angel. He loved having wings!! =) Then of course we got to see Santa after the pageant was over. There are two pictures of Aaron doing an experiment. He got that for Christmas and he loves it. he made an underwater volcano and every time he would add baking soda, it would change colors. It was very cool. Have a great day everyone!

Early Christmas

My parents came down for an early Christmas for all of us. Leann and Ryan are working over Christmas so it was much easier to have it early. We had a lot of fun. I also threw in pictures of the dogs (mostly Mia) so that you could see the WHOLE family. The boys all got fishing poles so Grandpa helped the boys learn to cast. They loved it. So we are going to have another Christmas on Christmas Eve then the next day is Richard's birthday! So much to do! Jacob has "accidentally" looked in his stocking already! =) Tonight we have a Christmas pageant at church. It is going to be so much fun. So I will be taking pictures of the kiddos. Hopefully we are all well. The flu has been going around this household. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!By the way, I realize there is a ton of pictures that I have posted. Believe me when I say I even trimmed down from what I have. But how can you decide on pictures with a great family?

Aaron's Christmas Program

Mom and Dad were down here this last weekend. They got to come and see Aaron in his Christmas program. He did so well. He had a speaking part and spoke right into the microphone. Yeah!! He was in a good mood until some kids fell and he almost got pushed off the riser! Talk about me having a heart attack! He literally had to grab onto the boy in front of him (Elijah) so that he wouldn't fall. He wanted to cry, but didn't. He kept going on and by the end of it I think that he had recovered. Brave boy! The boy right beside him is Jimmy. We do a lot of things with that family. We know them from girl scouts. Then the boy in front of him is Elijah. The woman is Aaron's teacher Mrs. Bateman. She has been great and really cares for the kids. Love you all, Mary

Mia and I

Mia

We have a new baby, her name is Mia. She is a Bichon Frise. She is the cutest little thing. She will only get to be about 10-12 pounds. It is the first time we have ever had a small dog and I just totally love her. Leann and Ryan paid for part of it for my Christmas present. The kids have been great about helping to potty train her. Of course we have only had her for 2 days now. I am sure this is not going to last much longer. She is very entertaining. She is starting to chase Jasmine around. Of course, Jasmine isn't sure what to do with this little puff ball running around her feet. =) We also went to the military Christmas party this weekend. It was pretty fun. It was nice to get away without the kids. Thanks Ryan and Leann! We are celebrating an early Christmas with Mom, Dad, Leann, and Ryan. It is going to be this weekend. The kids are excited about that because now we are going to have 2 Christmas's. Actually, knowing us we will celebrate it all week long, cause that is how we roll! =) Have a wonderful day everyone!

Thanksgiving

Here are some pictures of us at mom and dad's house. We had a fabulous time. Dad worked very hard getting his garage built. Mom and I decorated the house for Christmas! We have priorities! =) Hope you all had a great thanksgiving!