Micah's Christmas Program

For Micah's Christmas program this year, the students did "A Tale of Three Trees." In the story, three trees were taken from the forrest. One became the manger that Jesus laid in after he was born, the second became the boat that Jesus was on when he calmed the waves and storm, and the third became the cross that Jesus was crucified on. The play was very creative and wonderful for the children-who were all dressed as trees. Micah and the other four year olds sang "Wake Up, Save Us" during the second part of the play. The whole school sang "Trees of the Field" at the end of the performance. They were all fantastic. We were especially proud of Micah as he belted the words from the top row. He has come so far this year at pre-school. We are just so excited to watch him run into his classroom in the morning and greet his friends

and then tell us enthusiastically all about his day when we pick him up in the afternoons. Mustard Seed has been such a blessing to our family, and we are so thankful for the opportunity Micah has had to attend there.

I've Been Enjoying

Getting some of these!

Is it Too Much to Ask?

Every year, I like to get a picture of the boys by the Christmas tree. It usually involves lots of pleading, crazy gestures and sayings, and candy rewards for compliance. Why is it so hard to get them both to look at the camera at the same time and smile? Alas, it was fun trying. Enjoy the trial runs. Maybe before Christmas I will get a winner.

Thanksgiving Weekend

We had a busy, fun-filled Thanksgiving holiday. We first went to Memphis to see my mom, aunt, uncle, granddad, brother, and sister-in-law, then headed to Little Rock to see my dad.

Starting off the holiday with one of Mimi's birthday cupcakes. The icing stained his whole face pink!

Taking some shots with Uncle Andy, and admiring some of his golf tricks.

Got a little ways to go to fill these boots!

Uncle Andy and Aunt Jessica were quite impressed with Micah's skills at the computer game, Bloxorz.

Owen ate a few snacks and watched football before lunch.

My granddad, Bill admiring the turkey. I know he was missing my grandma, as we all were. This was our first Thanksgiving to cook since she passed away. It was comforting to eat food made with her recipes. Mom, you did a great job!

Owen watching Pa carve the bird.

Playing in the leaves at Big Daddy's house. The large amount of land, combined with beautiful weather made for some happy boys.


Finding some berries
Peeking at the goats
Taking a ride with Big Daddy


Lots of work to do here!
Playing some black jack before bed
Story-time

Micah's Thanksgiving Feast

The week before Thanksgiving, Micah's school had a Thanksgiving feast complete with turkey, squash, green beans, popcorn, corn on the cob, and maple syrup (Micah's favorite! He dipped and ate some of everything and then requested some syrup at Nana's house for Thanksgiving.) Owen and I stopped by for some pictures and to see Micah dressed up like an Indian.

Saturdays at the River

Trick-or-Treat

We let the boys go trick or treating this year. I am still unsure how I feel about it all, but assume it is just fine to let the little ones dress up and eat some treats! The part I am not sure about is all the ridiculous things out there on Halloween night. I mean, seriously, do we really want our children to witness heinous scenery, scary costumes, and the like? I feel like this is the last year I can shield them from it. Maybe next year we can just have a fun party with nice costumes, candy, and other treats in celebration of Reformation Day. I don't think the boys will mind too much-do you? Alas, here are the boys in their costumes getting ready for some serious "candy getting." Can you guess who Micah was?