Christmas Programs

T was a very sad Christmas tree...she lost her lights to "shine for Jesus"!

T is all ready for her handbell performance!

R got VERY serious when Santa appeared onstage at A's program...he wasn't sure what he thought of him!

One of the MANY penguins who saved Christmas! This is A with her two BFFs! These 3 little girls are pretty much inseparable! And yes, they are the same age as A!

We have been very busy lately with both girls rehearsing for Christmas programs at church and school! A had "How the Penguins Saved Christmas" at school, and A & T were both in "It's a Wonder-full Life" at church. They both did a great job, and it almost makes me cry each time I see one of my kids on stage! T even had a solo in the church program, and she did great singing all by herself in front of a packed sanctuary! T's handbell choir also played during service on Sunday, and again she did a great job! As you can tell, I am just a little proud of the girls! And to brag a little on baby R...he was a very good little boy at all of their programs!! What more could a mommy ask for?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY T!!!!!

T getting ready to blow out the candles on her cheesecake!

Just some of the "fruity" spread we had!

Birthday dinner at Ruby Tuesday's...T had been craving a turkey burger for a good while!

Opening presents from Daddy on her birthday!

T turned 11 years old on Nov. 19th. We had celebrations all spread out from the day before her birthday until the Saturday after Thanksgiving! The big celebration was Saturday...we had a fruit party with strawberry swirl cheesecake and chocolate covered strawberries and every other kind of fruit imaginable, even a yummy fruity punch! Everybody showed up (we had 29 people at our house, not including me and the 3 kids), and it was wonderful to celebrate T's birthday surrounded by family from all sides! Thanks to all who came to help us celebrate our "big girl" T's birthday!!