A Christmas Miracle!

Look what Reagan got to make in school ~ a nativity scene! She named the stable, Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus and the Star of Bethlehem. I was so pleased to see this in her folder tonight!

A Hairy Situation

It's no secret that Reagan loves crafts. She has recently began using scissors to cut out her creations. Tonight, she used the scissors to craft Cooper a new design in his hair.

Can you see the gashes?

Bless his heart!
glad we already had the Christmas card photos taken!

She also discovered a new way to wear headbands!

Wintry Mix

As we left our Sunday dinner this afternoon, it turned from rain to sleet to snow. The kids were more than excited to see snow ~ especially mixed in with Christmas decorations.

Can you see the flakes?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
They couldn't resist playing in the snow

Long Time, No See

Today after church, we had lunch with our friends Beth and Tim. They invited anyone who had ever been part of their life group to enjoy Christmas dinner with them. We were a part of their life group when we first moved to Hickory and have remained friends all these years. Even though we may not see each other as often as we would like, it's great to have friends that you know you can count on no matter what!

After lunch and a little playing, Cooper climbed up in my arms (with his "packpack") and took his 2 1/2 hour nap! It's not often that he wants to sit in my lap, so I enjoyed every minute of it!

Happy 14th!

Today, Greg and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary. We spent the afternoon just being together. And we also bought each other a little something....

Our Christmas Tree 2010

Here are a couple of photos of our Christmas Trees, yes plural, for 2010. Reagan has her very own pink tree in her room this year!

Reagan's tree

She thought she was such a big girl to have her own tree
the family tree

Winter Time

While it wasn't much, we did have our first snowfall of the year today. And as we watched the snow fall, we decorated our tree.

can you see the snow?

Reagan was so excited to help decorate the tree this year
She hung each ornament with care

So proud of her work

Why is it so hard to get a natural smile out of her?

When Cooper woke from his nap, he was ready to inspect the tree

"Looks good Reagan"

Here's a little video of the snow falling

Third Day in Concert

Tonight, Greg and I went to see the group Third Day with several of our friends. Gigi and Bubba came for the weekend to stay with Reagan and Cooper and we were able to stay overnight in Asheville.

Taking the stage

Jessica and I enjoying the show

Date night!

I moved up to the front of the civic center toward the end of the show to get some better pictures

Dr. Mark Lee doing his thing! ~ we were in Sunday School together when we lived in Nashville, TN

The boys had a great time too

The final bow

It was a great night of worship and we had a fabulous time with our friends!

Third Day Concert Videos

I was able to get short video clips of some of the songs Third Day sang during the concert.

I Want to Sing a Song

Call My Name

Lift Up Your Face

God of Wonders

Sweet, Sweet Song

Mac introducing Mark

More Third Day Videos

Here are a few more videos of Third Day singing

Children of God

I Believe

There's a Light

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Revelation

One More Gift

Another birthday gift came in the mail for Cooper today. This gift from mamaw and papaw didn't arrive in time for the party, so they had it shipped to the house.

He was so excited for another present

What is it?
A firetruck book

Wow!

He looked at every page several times

it even has sounds

"this is a great book!"