Christmas Sunday

Yesterday morning we had our Christmas program.  The older kids each sang a solo.  They did a great job!

Such a little doll-baby!

Sleepy Head

Post Sunday afternoon nap.  Sober, and a little emotional.

Annual Check-ups

Kaitlyn and Nolan had their annual well-child doctor visits today.  I must say, I have weird children.  They told the nurse when we walked in, that they both needed a shot.  When she told Kaitlyn that she had the option to get the flu-mist or the shot, she quickly chose the shot.  Nolan had to get one shot already, so he chose the mist for his second one.  They both giggled through the poke.  Like I said, I have weird kids.  After it was all over, Kaitlyn said, "Mom, that did hurt a little bit, but I didn't cry!".  I reminded her that she chose the shot, and next time she may want to chose the mist.  Then the truth came out, "But if I don't get a shot, I don't get to pick a toy!".  I never said a word about the toy. How do they remember these things?

They enjoyed doing their eye exams and getting their blood pressure taken.  They have great eye sight.  Thank you, Lord!  I have been wearing glasses since I was 3 years old.  Thankfully, my children haven't inherited my bad vision.

Nolan has 20/40 vision in both eyes, but it is normal for his age.  We will continue to check it as he gets older to make sure he doesn't need glasses.

Kaitlyn may have inherited my low blood pressure, though... 82/48. The nurse took it a couple of times just to make sure.

 Now for his hearing exam.  It's been confirmed... the lack of hearing he exhibits from time to time is selective.  This is good news in the parenting department, now we can work on finding a cure.

Kaitlyn is 49 lbs. and 47 in. tall

Nolan is 44 lbs. and 42.5 in. tall

So thankful for healthy, growing kids!

Gingerbread house

So excited to get started on the gingerbread house.

Putting "snow" on the roof

The finished product

Coffee night

I love taking pictures of the kids when we go for coffee.  They are always so excited and just look so pleased.

Talon's face when he tried his 'coffee' (white hot chocolate) and it was a bit too hot

Giving Daddy 'that look'.

Chillin'

Christmas lights

Last night, as we were driving home, Natalie got excited as she looked out the window.  She started yelling, "Look, Christmas lights!"

Family picture

Pictures of the kids

Tonight I decided to take a few pictures of the kids.

They wanted every picture to be a silly picture.  We did take our share of those too, but that's not what I was really going for.

(Let it be noted for Talon's sake, that all of the kids except him are standing on some box, stool, or other device to elevate them above the rail.  He didn't think this was fair, as Kaitlyn now looks as tall as him.)

I love Natalie's face in this one

And here you go...