The Weekend Update

Christmas is in full swing around our house. Friday night we had the Sr. High party at our house. Josh teaches their class. I think they all had a good time. They sat around and talked, ate, and opened gifts. They also made cookies. I think they enjoyed it as much as the little kids. They seemed to have a good time. They are all such great "kids." They really aren't kids but I guess they are to me. I did feel a little old! LOL! (Sometimes I forget that I am 2 days away from being 28 and not 16 anymore!)

Saturday, I spent most of my day at my mom's house. We did a little shopping. Josh came home early from hunting because of the rain! There must have been a flood at the hunting property! :0) We spent Saturday night at home. It was nice to just be home.

Sunday, mom and dad came to church with us. Afterward we went to Red Lobster for my birthday! It was really good. Hannah greeted everyone with a "Hello" if they were being seated and a "bye-bye" to everyone leaving. She is such a sweet little hostess. She looked offended if they did not speak to her. We thought she was funny, which fueled the fire!

Sunday night was the annual church get together at the Courington's! It was a lot of fun! Of course, there was a lot of food, singing, and fellowship - three of my favorite things.

Today Hannah and I went to shop for Josh's present. I am still not finished with him, but he is the only one on my list that is not complete. I am tired of shopping and ready for everyone to open their gifts we have bought them. That is my favorite part of Christmas. I am so excited and counting down the days - only 8 more to go! Yippee! Hope everyone has a great week and happy shopping!

Saturday we had the 6th grade and under party for the kids at church. We let them play several games, make cookies, open presents, and eat lunch. I was exhausted after it was over, but the kids had a lot of fun! Below are some pictures from the day. Hannah had a great time! She ran around there like she was as big as the other kids!

Sunday night was interesting. I missed most of the lesson because Hannah was not being quiet. I took her to the nursery and was trying to make her sit in my lap. (It is my idea that I make her sit in my lap so she doesn't learn that going out means playtime and not your in trouble. Will it work? I have no clue. Any ideas from parents who have been there?) Anyway, I was trying to keep her in my lap and apparently I didn't put her diaper on very well. All of a sudden I felt warm. She had tee-teed all over me! So, we had to go home to change clothes. We were eating after services and by the time I got back almost everyone had their plates. Oh well, the joys of parenting. :0)

Monday, Hannah and I hung out around the house. She had an exciting day and used the potty!!! I just happen to catch her before she went in her diaper and I sat her on the potty. She thought it was funny and really had no clue what was going on. However, it is a start!

Update

So much has happened in just one week! We went last Thursday night and got our Christmas tree! I love having a real tree. It smells so good. Hannah ran around and had a great time. She was so excited when I was decorating the tree and tried so hard to help. I think it is beautiful. It is leaning a bit but I am hopeful it will stay upright! :)





Friday night we went to Addi's b'day party. She is now 5 years old! Wow, she is such a big girl! I hope she had a great birthday!

Saturday night we went to the Gill's for Christmas on the River. We were an hour late because we got lost! That was not a pleasant experience, but once we got there it was a lot of fun. Hannah ran around with two suckers in her hand the whole night. Santa made an appearance and Hannah was not impressed. She was scared and cried. I was surprised. I love her face in the first picture. It looks like she is thinking "if I ignore him he will go away."




Sunday night the girls or the "fabulous five" (I think Kim called us that in her blog and I LOVE it!) came over for dinner and we watched the movie Hairspray. We had a good time like we always do.

Monday I kept Addi and Levi so Kim could do some Christmas shopping. We had a good day. They are sweet kids and Hannah was so excited when she woke up and they were here.

Tuesday I woke up fine but around 8:30 I was sick! I guess I had a stomach bug. Gail had to come and get Bayley. I stayed on the couch all day long.

Wednesday I was much better and spent the day disinfecting the house! Last night was church.

I think that catches you up on what is going on in our house. We are just enjoying the Christmas season. Hannah loves all the lights and will say "look at that." She also says Santa, snowmen, and lights very well! I can't wait to see her reaction to Christmas morning! It is going to be fun!

One more thing I need to mention - please pray for Josh's grandparents. They are having health problems and both are in need of our prayers!