Merry Christmas!

Out little shepherd. Simon was able to participate in the telling of the Christmas story at St. Peter church on Christmas eve. Simon asked to be Joseph at the first practice but he quickly learned that is a part you have to earn after being a shepherd for several years.

Opening presents at Grandma W's on Christmas eve.

Simon and Sarah were thrilled with Santa!!

Sarah thinks her new scooter should be an indoor toy!

Tuesday-Snow day

Tuesday Simon and Sarah enjoyed a snow day Tuesday with Joseph. Both of their schools were closed and Joseph enjoyed the day off with them. (For my friends to the north, notice how much snow there was on the sidewalk-about 3 inches. We had a snow day because there was a layer of ice under the snow)

Sarah's Christmas program

Here is a brief video of Sarah performing Jingle Bells at her preschool Christmas program. She loved performing it in front of everyone. (you will notice toward the end when she saw Joseph and I in the audience.

We survived!

Ok, having a 1 year old and a five year old's picture taken together is a daunting task. Here are the best two that came out. Simon did wonderful but Sarah had her mind on something else and really had no interest in the photo session.

Another lesson from Sarah

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11 years, 6 months, and 18 days since I graduated from EKU, I made my last student loan payment today. While I can say I am proud that I sent myself through college, I truly hope that Joseph and I can not put this burden on Simon and Sarah. Life would have been much easier if I didn't have this payment, especially when I was first out of school and living by myself.

(Joseph thinks that Simon and Sarah can just join the military like he did and go for free that way)

Sarah's dress up

daddy's shin guards

Veggie Tales "lone stranger"

Simon's scooby doo costume

Sarah loves to play dress up. Unfortunatly, we don't have any of the traditional things girls like to dress up in so she finds whatever she can around the house.