Quick Catch Up

As I write this, it is Christmas Eve Eve.  Where has this month gone? I knew after Thanksgiving would be a blur until Christmas, and it definitely didn't disappoint. I guess partly I can't believe I got here and I'm still standing with a lot of "to do's" knocked off my list, a house that is decorated, presents that are bought and wrapped, and kids that are in one happy, healthy, piece.

But with the hustle and bustle also comes a few mistakes, like sending my 15 year old niece a Lowe's gift card instead of the iTunes gift card I intended to give her.  And she was too kind to even tell me about it.  It took me looking for the Lowe's card and only finding the iTunes one to think….. surely I didn't send that to Courtney?!?!?  And let's see, I've ruined a few meals trying to go too fast and "make do" with ingredients I had on hand. I'm sure I've forgotten things I haven't even realized. But oh well….I'm going to really try to enjoy this week and the bliss that comes from Christmas.  I'm just so thankful that the weather, while super cold and snow on the ground, appears to be clear for upcoming travels. And my family and myself are healthy. Knock on wood and I'll continue to be thankful to the Lord for our many, many blessings.

Quickly catching up, Beau started basketball this month and he is only playing in MAYB tournaments this season.  His team is off to a solid start and I just so love watching him play.  His aggressiveness makes me the most happiest.  Boy that kid is strong!  And his shot is coming along so well. His confidence has come so far.  Even his fashion sense makes an appearance on the court. Check out the striped socks!

School is now out for him until January 7th!!! He is so excited, and spent his first day off shooting baskets at the YMCA this afternoon, which is tons better than sitting around playing video games all day. Here's hoping we can do more of that over the next two weeks.

And then there is Sister.  The next post will be all about her Christmas program at school, but in the meantime….. here is her on the way to Speech class.  School takes a lot out of this little girl.

And here she is with Santa. He came to her school.

And she learned to tie her shoes this month, so she is not only in the Tooth Club at school, but the Shoe Tie Club. Let's just say Ms. Buckle was feeling generous that day, because her ties are a little loose, but she sure is proud of herself!

But my MOST FAVORITE thing to post about her is her "report card" and this little section right here…and let me preface it by saying, she is so smart, and so generous, and so perfect.  This little "2" she got is from her mother.  We don't always play well with others, especially when we lose.

So blessed with these babies, and a husband who keeps the home fires going when mama is away.