He Came!

This was our very first Christmas all alone. It was different without Papa, Mema & Uncle Steve, but thanks to the world of technology we did Skype after gifts had been opened. Momma decided that since we were on our own this year we would make a bold decision about Christmas Dinner. We ordered Chinese food. We even got a little saucy & had it delivered. Best. Decision. Ever. We were free to assemble & play all kinds of games since we weren't tied up in the kitchen making food. The pictures of Sam & Zoe that look like their heads are going to explode are when they opened their coveted DSi's....which they didn't put down until they had to return to school.

Christmas Eve Flag Football

In anticipation of feasting on lots of delicious goodies over the holidays...we decided to burn some calories on Xmas Eve by playing Flag Football with some of our friends & neighbors. The good news? We played for a couple of hours & everyone left the field injury-free. Oh, & Craig was the total Football stud with 3 touchdowns!

Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party

We decorated Gingerbread houses with our friends for the 3rd consecutive year. The Reynolds were kind enough to host everyone this year. As ususal, the kids did a great job & the houses are our decoration for the Dining Room table.

Saint Augustine Nights of Lights

Well, it's not the Toledo Zoo, but it is the next best thing. We spent an evening riding around St. Augustine on the trolley to see all of the Christmas lights. It was even cold, by FL standards anyway, only about 48 degrees. Then went to Harry's for Clam Chowder while in the historic district.

More Awards!

I'm telling you what, our kids are pretty awesome. Zoe was the recipient of the of the Citizenship Character award. She represented her whole class. Woo-hoooooo Zoe!!!

And then she was 9!

Sam & Zoe had their 1st Reconciliation on Sam's Ninth Birthday. We tried to explain to Sam that being expunged of all of her sins seemed to be gift enough....she didn't agree. So, after church, it was all about the gifts & the Gingerbread cookie/cake that Sammy wanted for her Birthday cake!

And then he was 4.

Our little boy is 4! We had gifts, cupcakes....with Car's Candles, went out for pizza & to the Julington Creek Holiday Boat Parade. It was an awesome day!