Christmas Caroling

The Monday before Christmas I had taken Kierstyn and Mia shopping with me. In the car I was playing my favorite Christmas CD, when they asked me to turn it off. They said they wanted to sing on their own. These girls sang, and sang, and sang Christmas carols. I loved it! It was then we decided we needed to go Christmas caroling for Family Home Evening. We called Kyler, Landon, and Trevin to see if they wanted to join us. Kyler and Landon decided they did. We eventually all ended up at my house, made goodies for all our neighbors, then headed out caroling. By this time Cy and Piper were asleep, so I stayed on the front porch while they walked around delivering goodies and singing carols. To rewind a little. While we were waiting for the last of the cookies to bake, I told them to go upstairs and decide what they were going to sing. They came up with the songs, gave each other parts, and practiced. They were so cute. I could see and hear them at all the houses. My neighbors loved it!!! They all said they had never had carolers before. One neighbor took pictures of them. It was freezing that night. My neighbors were good sports to come outside and listen. The kids would not start singing until they were outside. Some tried to listen through their glass door, but the kids wanted them to open the door before they would sing. It was a very successful night!!!

After eating the goodies they got at each of the houses, we went upstairs to start rearranging rooms. I knew Zack was going to be putting in some late hours, so I took advantage of having two extra helping hands. One of these days, I will be content with how things are arranged. Thanks to Kyler's great suggestion we moved Mia into the boys room and made her room a playroom. Who knows all five of the kids may be in the same room in a few months. I haven't gotten all that figured out yet. I was grateful for all the help moving beds, dressers, tables, and shelves.

Tis the Season

This is my favorite time of year. Even though it often seems to be so busy, I love it. I survived our ward Christmas party last week. I am activities committee leader so I am in charge of it. Not really my thing, but I do my best. I think it was a success. A little chaotic, but most seemed to have a good time.

This weekend was the annual ornament party. I love making and exchanging homemade ornaments. I also love visiting with friends and eating all night. This is a tradition I have done for about seven years, but many in the group have been doing it for eleven or twelve years. Between ornament parties and kids school crafts, our tree is full of beautiful handmade ornaments. I love it!!!!

I look forward to a week of Christmas pictures, Christmas plays, Christmas recitals, Christmas parties, Christmas brunch, and Christmas shopping!!!

Wrestling and Haircuts

This week we had a few firsts for some of the kids. I just needed to document somehow because there are no pictures for proof. Zack took Logan to his first wrestling practice this week. He absolutely loved it and did great!!! His daddy and big brother were very proud. Cy and Piper both got their first haircuts this week. They both did great.

"Junk"

Tonight Zack was asking Mia what she wanted Santa to bring her. She named off a few things, but said she really didn't care she just wanted more junk. Zack told her that we don't need any more junk and that mommy just throws junk away. Mia said, "Oh junk is just another word mommy uses for toys."

Fingers and Doors

For some reason my kids have trouble keeping their fingers out of closing doors. This weekend we all decided to go run errands. We were in Lowe's parking lot when the drama unfolded. I had Logan, Cy, and Piper and we headed toward the van. Zack, Landon, and Mia were right behind us. Logan was being such a good listener that he went straight to the van ready to get in. I pushed the button to open the door the same time he pulled the handle. The door got stuck so I pushed the button again. The only problem was his hand was in the door. He managed to get everything out but his thumb. The door closed completely on his thumb. He is standing there screaming and I am frantically trying to get the door open. It seemed like an eternity before it would open. I felt so horrible. His thumb is sore and a little swollen but looks amazingly great. I was thankful it was not any worse and that Zack was with me to keep everything calm. He did leave our cart somewhere in the parking lot to come over and help me, but it wasn't busy so it was still there once we got everyone situated and calmed down. All Logan cared about was getting to snuggle with Daddy in his chair when we got home.

Reading

Landon and Mia love to read to Logan. I have banned the tv lately and the kids have been doing tons of reading on their own. I love to see my children read! All of Logan's stuffed animals are listening to this book too.

MTSU Homecoming parade

Last Saturday I took the kids to the MTSU Homecoming parade. Everyone loved it, but Cy. He does not like people or noise. Logan especially loved all the candy they threw him.