December Fun

We have been having a fun and busy December.  I got our Christmas card made and I think it turned out pretty good!  Below are some other fun pics that made it into our Christmas card this year (and some that did not - hah)! 

I thought this was such a sweet picture! 

I took these after church one Sunday - I thought they turned out cute.

 

 Chick-fil-A had a "Toys for Tots" drive so Parker, Hannah and I went to donate a toy.  We were one of the first ones to drop off a toy, so I won a free small nugget tray!  Woo-hoo!!  I can't wait to use it!  Santa Cow and Chewbacca were there, so Parker got his picture made with them.  He and Hannah were both fascinated by them.  Chewbacca was huge!

Parker's preschool teacher sent me this picture.  She said this was what Parker did after he finished eating his snack.  She said it was hilarious and they were cracking up - hah! 

Parker was a good helper decorating our "Parker and Hannah" tree.  He made lots of ornaments at school, so he hung them on the tree.  He was pretty excited about it! 

This one he tried hanging on the tree with his eyes closed - hah! 

Wednesday, Parker had his Christmas program and party at preschool.  He did a good job and we had a fun time.  We love our church preschool and all the teachers there.  It's such a warm, friendly and loving environment! 

The students sang some songs and did hand motions and Parker was so funny to watch! 

When Parker's class took a break from performing, his class sat down on the stage.  When that happened, Parker went over and stood by his favorite teacher, Mrs. Angela!

After the program, we went to the classroom and had our "Birthday Party for Jesus."  It was a lot of fun and the kids had a good time.  Parker's class did an ornament exchange and Parker got a cool picture frame ornament from his friend Bryson.

Praying before eating the special snack 

Yummy snack of fruit, chex mix, cheese and a cookie! 

Parker was all "partied out" - hah! 

Hannah wanted in on the fun, so she stood by Parker for a little bit and tested out his chair - hah! 

Parker got his picture made with his favorite teacher, Mrs. Angela

And his sweet teacher Mrs. Melissa.  We are so thankful that he has two wonderful and loving teachers this year!



Visit with Santa

Thursday night, I took the kids to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their winter wonderland.  It was a great commute because Santa actually lives across the street from our neighborhood - hah!  This was the first time we have visited with Santa at his house and we had an awesome time!

Folks can visit with Santa on Monday and Thursday nights.  They have hot chocolate, a fire to roast marshmallows, a movie playing and they even have Mickey and Minnie out for a while.  The kids can run around in their yard, while they wait their turn to visit with Santa.  Parker was fascinated with Santa and kept smiling at him and Hannah wasn't quite sure about him (but she didn't cry)!  What a magical time for the kids! 

Parker in deep conversation with Santa - hah! 

Parker absolutely loved Mickey and Minnie!  I think I see a Disney trip in the far future! 

Grandma Henry got to experience the fun with the kids.  Thank goodness she was here to lend a helping hand with the kiddos! 

Santa with Mickey and Minnie sharing the true meaning of Christmas! 

And, for your viewing pleasure . . . a few attempts of us trying to get a family pic and pics of the kids for our Christmas cards! 

Our Trip to Nebraska

We went to Nebraska for Thanksgiving and we had a nice time.  The weather was awesome - in the 60s, so we picked a fabulous week to be there!  Brad got to go hunting a few times, the grandparents got to see the kids and I was able to catch up on a few things while there.  

 

Hannah turned 1 while we were there, so we celebrated her birthday by going to the zoo one day and the next day we took the kids to the children's museum.  Parker and Hannah both had a blast running and exploring at the museum. 

Hannah was intrigued by this ball staying in the air 

Parker found a mower and mowed the "grass" at the farm - hah! 

Hannah enjoyed herself tremendously at the water table.  By the time she was finished, her shirt was soaked - hah! 

Hannah thought she was "big stuff" picking up this block - hah! 

Grandma Kleeman and Parker enjoyed the carousel ride together 

Parker got to "drive" the city bus 

Thanksgiving morning the kids were ready for a fun day! 

This was the look I got from both of them when I sat them down to take a quick picture - hah! 

On Thankgiving, we went to Aunt Anita's house where we had yummy turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings and we celebrated Hannah turning 1 with cake and ice cream! 

My two sick patients . . . after eating, Brad had not been feeling well, so he decided to go to the clinic.  Hannah had been fussy with a runny nose, so we all hopped in the car and headed to the clinic.  We found out Brad had a sinus infection and Hannah had an ear infection.  We were able to get medicine and it seemed to help right away.  Now that we're back home, I can report that both patients are feeling 100%!! 

Hannah loved Aunt Anita's doggie.  She kept petting her and even rolled over her at one point - hah! 

Parker and Hannah with Grandma Kleeman and their Great Aunt Anita and Corrine.  We always try to get a picture each Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving 2010 

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving 2008

We got to visit with Great Grandma Kleeman while we were there.  So nice to always get to see her and have the kids visit with her.  This was the first time she got to meet Hannah! 

The kids did a great job on the 14.5hr car ride there and back.  It was a long trip and we were certainly glad to get out of the car and be back at our house.  I was very proud of the kids for how well they did being off their routine for a week!