Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Caris' first MDO Christmas program

What a week this was...Caris had her first Christmas program on a Thursday. On Tuesday her daddy got a bad case of stomach bug and could not keep anything down all day. I finally took him to the doctor and he headed back to work on Wednesday. Well, then had to head right back home since I woke up with the same thing. The grandparents had to tend to Caris while he took me to the doctor. They gave me a pill to take care of the nausea to calm my stomach that literally knocked me out for 24 hours. But praise God we were all better the following day to see our little Peanut in her program. Therefore, daddy forgot his mega tron camera but I bought a backup so the zoomed in pics are terrible but it's still better than nothing!
All ready
One of the staff's husband built this nativity set for the school...such skills!
Funny that her dress matched their Christmas tree.

Families patiently waiting
They showed the students on the monitor and here she was...
The deer in the headlights look...

We were both saying "finger out of the mouth" at this point!
Trying to follow the music teacher

Exit, stage left

Waiting for cookies and lemonade

Looking for us
When can I get into my jammies and call it a night?
Her sweet teacher, Mrs. Sharry

All juiced up to go home!

Crafts and Cookie Exchange

I hosted a Cookie Exchange for the ladies at our church and so much fun putting it all together. After all, everyone brought homemade cookies and we all got to take some home! I still have some in the freezer if you stop by the house! Pics weren't very good but I'm still trying to get a hang of hosting and taking pics.
Making Spice Drop Tree- fun little crafts to do with Caris
My Candy Elf
Kissing Tree
I got the centerpiece idea from my MOPS group.
Kim and Rebecca
The take home table...Funny story about the green Spritz Cookies. The hubby of my friend Stacy told her "why are you bringing the ladies tic tacs!"

Stacy & Maria, both from our Life Group
Sweet fellowship even with the window glare and all.
Yummy cookies!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas from us!

Just a quick blurb to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyful 2011! I feel like a walking advertisement but must say I'm deeply grateful for Rebecca Read Designs for designing our Christmas card and our family pix taken by my good friend, Amy Vecchio, who started her own business with Captured Simplicity. These ladies are so gifted at what they do and we couldn't be more blessed by their creativity.

Here's a quote I heard the other day, "There has been only one Christmas-the rest are anniversaries." W.J. Cameron. So true, isn't it? Thank you Jesus that you came so that we are filled with hope! Isn't it so wonderful that God's grace came in the form of Jesus? May this be our reason to celebrate this season!

Front of our card

Back of card