Advent Day 18

Create a Christmas Card and Mail it Out

Advent Day 17

Go to Caleb's Preschool's Christmas Production

Today we spent our morning watching Caleb's class preform Christmas songs on stage.  He looked so handsome and did such a GREAT job!  I loved watching him do his thing, I was one proud mom.  

Oh yeah, the production ended with us singing "Happy Birthday to Jesus" and eating more cake...five days in a row now of cake :)

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Advent Day 16

Celebrate Caleb's 4th Birthday

Today's advent activity was another fun favorite for the kids and super easy for me.  We celebrated Caleb turning four.  We opened family presents, sang "Happy Birthday" again, and ate more cupcakes.  Caleb's day also included going to Adventure Park, having his favorite meal (baked oatmeal) for dinner and attending Awana.  I never asked, but I'm pretty sure he had a wonderful birthday.

Below are pictures from Caleb's party this past Saturday.  He had a "How to Train a Dragon" theme.  Three of his good friends joined in on the festivities; which included, making shields, playing games and eating cupcakes.  

Caleb Turns 4 Years Old

Today Caleb turns 4 years old.   He is growing up so quickly and we love watching him develop into a little man.  He is by far our most compassionate, gentle-spirited and cooperative child.  He loves playing pretend, cars, pirates, being outside, being read to, going to school and playing his guitar.  

Happy 4th Birthday, Caleb!

We love you so much,
and are thankful to be celebrating you today.

Advent Day 15

Celebrate Ian's 1st Birthday

The kids love celebrating birthdays so it's easy and enjoyable to make them advent activities.  Family, cupcakes and presents, what's not to love?!?  

Today we celebrated Ian's birthday.  The party was a peanut and elephant theme because he is our little peanut.  I think he enjoyed himself very much, and I know he LOVED his cake as you can see from the picture of Nate taking his cake away :)

Ian Turns 1

Today this adorable, happy, strong-willed and busy little boy turns 1.  I honestly can say I have no idea where the last year went.  I told myself from the start that I was going to treasure and soak up every minute of Ian; but sadly I feel like I missed so much.  Even though he wants to do whatever his siblings are doing and be a big boy, he will forever be my baby boy.

Happy 1st Birthday, Ian!  

We hope you have a wonderful day.

We thank God daily for you and love you so much.

Advent Day 14

Open New Ornament for the Christmas Tree

As you can see from his exit, Ian was really excited about his' :)