Although our holiday season was not even close to the one I had imagined in my head,
we still managed to have some fun and make some memories.
We baked and decorated sugar cookies, and we even let the baby participate.
He was so very proud of his creations.
We left a few "Light 'Em Up" notes and treats (random acts of kindness) around to spread a little love and joy.
We took the kids to see Frozen...even Gavin. The other kids were at least 3 before they went to their first movie so we were a bit nervous about our active little guy who throws big fits when it comes to treats and pop. We had Papa on backup in case he got to be too loud, but he did great! A little on the active side...but quiet, that's all that mattered.
He was pretty pumped to have his own pop and popcorn and chair all to himself.
We enjoyed the kids' Christmas program at school. Mason was so cute with his Pre-K class, and Taylor is just a joy to watch sing. She gets so into it.
Dave and I hosted a Christmas party for lots of my Premier family and their spouses...at the Craft House!
We watched TONS of Christmas movies, listened to Christmas music and never got to the Christmas baking...other than the sugar cookies.
Caroling at the nursing home with friends is definitely one of our favorite things to do.
They joy on the residents' faces, their voices as they sing along with us, their shaky hands reaching out to take the cards the kids make for them, and the kids' sweet voices singing and saying "Merry Christmas" as they walk out....it's all just so precious. I always just hope so much that there are people caroling to my Grandma's room...since she lives too far from us.
Oh and their instruments they bring along to make a full-out band are pretty precious too.
We got our first snow, and the kids all stayed out to play for SOOO long. Maybe, just maybe, we are getting past the 10 minute process to bundle them up, only to stay out for 5 minutes before getting too cold.
Because we can't seem to get healthy we had to settle for Facetiming with our Michigan family instead of being with them this Christmas. So thankful technology allows us to see their faces.
And this last week of the year has been spent sewing, building Legos, blowing noses, playing new games, breathing treatments, basketball at the Rec, antibiotics, football-watching, fevers, ear infections, and an ER visit.
After spending all 3 holidays sick...Thanksgiving, Christmas and now New Year's, we are ready to bring on a NEW and HEALTHY 2014!!!
If I felt like drinking champagne tonight I would definitely cheers to that!
If I felt like drinking champagne tonight I would definitely cheers to that!
1 comment:
Love your blog! So sorry you've dealt with so many illnesses during the holidays, but glad to see you're able to still find joy. Jesus still shines through all the sickness.
I am impressed you can get your kiddos dressed in their snow gear in only 10 minutes! It took me much longer, and then I was lucky if they stayed out long enough for me to finish getting my own gear on! I miss those days. My baby is almost 22 and a senior in college. Just take the time to enjoy every minute with them. I sure can't remember whether my house was always clean, or how long laundry was piled on my couch, but I sure remember so many good times of playing with my children, and being present and really being involved in their lives. It's got to be way harder these days with so much technology all around us, so I applaud all moms and dads who can set their Instagram and Twitter accounts aside, not have to "check in" on Facebook all the time, and leave the texting for after the little ones are in bed!You'll NEVER regret spending more quality time with those precious children. God bless you in 2014, and please continue to bless others with your wonderful words and pictures. Thank you
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