Let the organizing begin . . .

Christmas Eve

I wish I had this on video. His joy over his gift was beautiful. 

So much expression.

Merry Christmas (2014)

Day 17: Teacher Gifts

Wrapping Gift Cards

Love is in the Air

Brown Paper Packages

Muffins and Cupcakes

Ready for my Loves to get back from school. 

<3

Nutcracker Stage

Patience

Nothing makes ten-year-old Isaac more lacking in attention than grammar homework mixed with the excitement of the Christmas season. I have to sit with him and get his attention span to focus every thirty seconds (or thereabout). After awhile I laughed and told him he was trying my patience. He put his hand gently on my shoulder. "Mom, that's why God gave you kids. To teach you patience." 

Indeed.

~

Me: "Noah, what do you want for Christmas?"
Noah: "A baby Macen! A REAL one!"
We are a little in love with our newest cousin.
<3

Advent Day 4

Later that day . . .

Grandma rescued us and made a cake with Kate.

All is well.

Day 2: Decorate the tree

Wrapping Presents

Little Notes

"May I have some pumpkin bars?"

I like her proper use of "may."

In first grade you learn: 

"May" is used to ask permission.

"Can" is used to show ability.

:)

Advent Day 1

Day 1: Get a Christmas Tree