Christmas Traditions

12/29/2010 | by Unknown
I like hearing what other traditions other folks do and I want to document what we did this year to see what all sticks.

Picture with Santa
[Kind of expensive but I think we will
just nix the Easter Bunny pictures]
Elf on the Shelf...may I introduce Pepper Mintstix
(Guardian of the secret of where Father Christmas' village is located) I don't think Evey quite understands the whole concept yet, but she did enjoy finding him in his new places each morning
Advent Calendar
This Christmas started a little rocky for me. I was more excited about Austin's birthday party than anything. I was feeling like Santa was taking over Christmas and where was Jesus? So, instead of stressing about filling each 'pocket' with a small gift, I put a small candy in each pocket with a Bible verse.
PERFECT! Evey was excited to listen and have Daddy read the verse each night and then she got a candy.
Huge success, no stress, and she learned about Jesus.
Nativity
(Putting Christ in Christmas Part 2)
I bought the kids this nativity set so they could have a
tangible way of learning the Christmas story.
Christmas Eve
We went to church service, dinner and then we drove around looking at Christmas lights (both kids seemed to really enjoy this). When we got home they opened their Christmas PJs.
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Evey's School Christmas Party

12/27/2010 | by JP
Wednesday before Christmas, Evey's class had a Christmas party at school. James was able to go and take pictures.



They were supposed to have a school production the Friday before but it got snowed out so they did their production at the party

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Catchup: Austin 11 Months

12/26/2010 | by Unknown
Austin this month you were cruising around and enjoying using the walker toys. You cut your 5th tooth. You are still the happiest little stinker around. Your love and joy is contagious. You just warm people's hearts when you smile at them. We love you buddy!







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December Video Entertainment

12/22/2010 | by JP
A couple of videos for your enjoyment:

Austin walking:

"It's not morning time" an original song by Evey Price

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Catchup: Gymnastics

12/22/2010 | by Unknown
Evey did Gymnastics this fall. The last day of class the parents were allowed to go in and watch them. James was able to come and take pictures.






Austin was a really good boy for all her classes. We basically had to sit out in the hall and play on a blanket...glad that is before he was walking cause he would have no part of sitting there now.


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Catchup: Halloween

12/21/2010 | by Unknown
We had dinner with the neighbors and then all the dads and kids went trick or treating. The moms stayed back by the firepit and handed out candy. We had quite a few kids this year so it was fun.

Evey painted her pumpkin from school
Evey and Daddy carving their pumpkin


Just thought they were cute sitting together
Evey was a fairy princess and Austin a pumpkin


Here are the neighborhood kids ready to go get their loot.
Robbie was Bumblebee from Transformers...love it!
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Winter Onederland

12/16/2010 | by Unknown
Austin's party was a huge success and certainly a testament to how God has blessed us here. We are 1/2 way across the country from all our family, yet 35 bodies came to our home to love on Austin.


We decorated the house with snowflakes and white streamers, sort of a snowman theme. Mostly cause of his cute little shirt on the invitation.


Little Miss was really excited about the party
The kids came right on in and got started on decorating their gingerbread homes. They turned out awesome. Some got eaten (gross), some were taken home and some were left with us to make a little Christmas village.







I think Austin was a little overwhelmed by all the people but very happy of course. He just really enjoyed watching the kids work on their houses. We ate pizza and hung out for a little bit and then everyone went home to get the kids in bed.
Happy Birthday, my sweet boy!



Yummy cup cake
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Behind

12/13/2010 | by Unknown
We are still alive here...just really behind. I will start with Austin's Birthday Party and then do catch ups.
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Another Shutterfly Deal - $25 Gift Card

12/01/2010 | by Unknown
Couldn't pass up another opportunity for FREE stuff. This time, Shutterfly is giving a $25 gift card to those who share a project on their blog. I am about to order another book for Evey so this will come in handy.

This is the card we made for Mimi's Birthday last month. I personally think these "homeade" cards are way better than any thing you can find at Hallmark.

Birthday Lime Birthday 5x7 folded card
Birthday party invitations and cards by Shutterfly.
View the entire collection of cards.


This is how you go about getting your gift card:

1. Login to Shutterfly
2. Click on “My Shutterfly” in the top menu
3. Click on “View all projects” under “My Projects”
4. Select a project by clicking on the circle above the project title that you want to share (don’t click on the project itself)
5. Click on “Share Project” in the right hand menu
6. Type in “Title” and “Description” for your project (does not get included if you just embed the widget code)
7. Go to the “Next” step
8. Now you’ll see all the details of this promo, including the email address to send your blog post link to in order to get your $25 gift certificate.
9. Pick your embed method: Blogger or Widget Code (I got the widget code to use on my WordPress blog)
10. Don’t forget to email Shutterfly after you post your project!
This offer ends on January 31 and your $25 gift certificate will expire on February 15
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