Nativity 2016

This year it was harder to keep up with every day.  We had sports practices, church activities, school activities, and meetings that always seemed to push this back.  Thankfully we were still able to make time for it even if it was three days at once.  The kids really like doing it and I am grateful for that.  We will try to be more consistent next year!

Adeline's first piano recital

Adeline did so well.  I love how she is smiling during the entire thing.  She worked hard, practiced hard, and performed very well.

She even had sweet friends come to support her.

Adeline with her piano teacher Mrs. Jackson

Addy with Daddy and Mommy.

Good job Addy Kay!  We love you!!!

Pre-Piano Recital

Picked her up from school today, brought her home, surprised her with a new fancy dress and shoes, did her hair all pretty, and put some make-up on.  She's ready to go!

Adeline's Choir Concert

Adeline had the opportunity to join the school choir this year.  She meets one day a week after school.  She loves it.  Tonight all of the elementary school choirs joined together for a holiday concert.  It was packed.  I'm so glad Olivia's mom saved us seats.

Adeline was so cute during the songs.  I believe in the second video you can see her swaying while she sang.  We were pretty proud of her and of how cute she was.

Addy and Olivia!

How fun that this was a joint thing the two did together.

Checkers with Grandpa Forte

Still learning to play without getting so upset.  Thankfully there are some patient people around him to give him grace.

Just one picture...

Not sure why I only have one picture but that is it.  Just a shot of Josh and I decorating the tree with Christmas lights.  Oh well...I'll try to remember to take more next year.

They love each other

Andrew and Gabby share a special bond.  They even share the same birthday.  I love to see these two play together and just enjoy each others company.

Picking the right tree

Andrew was a great little helper this year.

Check him out....he conquered cutting down the Christmas tree!!

They had this awesome little one room store all warmed by the fire.  It was perfect and so nice that even Santa came in to get warm.

Rainy, cold, muddy, ride to the trees

Once we got to the tree it wasn't that bad....