Christmas 2012

Ballet Debut

Ann Phelps had her first ballet recital on December 15.  I thought we weren't going to make it due to a huge battle of wills - she did not want her hair in a bun!!! But she conceded and the show went on! Her fans brought her flowers so she really felt like a true ballerina!

The Nutcracker

We went to the Nutcracker Ballet again this year!! She loved it!!

Christmas Plays

This week my three kiddos had their Christmas plays. All of them did such a great job. But of course, Ann Phelps was the most animated!

Visiting Santa '12

Once again we went to Bass Pro Shop to visit Santa.  AP was still not sure about Santa this year.....she said she is scared of his gloves?!  Ann Phelps, of course, was the only one of my children who did all of the activities - sending a letter to Santa, coloring a picture, making an ornament, and posing for pictures!!!  The boys (including Daddy), were more interested in the hunting stuff!!

Christmas Parade

This is Caesar's perfered riding spot in the car - my lap

Ben and Pap. Ben is holding a sign for the bands saying "Please play for me"!

Caesar's festive sweater

We once again went to the Greenwood Christmas Parade. This has become our tradition.  The kids have so much fun and it is so easy because NelNoo's parents are so sweet to let us to camp out at their home on the parade route!  I didn't get a lot of pics because Caesar decided he didn't like the loud bands so I had to sit with him in the Guenther's home!!

Early Birthday Present

his favorite place to sleep is on Rhyne!

Rhyne surprised me with the sweetest early birthday present!  I know many people think we are crazy for adding another animal to this circus, but this little guy is too cute!! We named him Caesar- big name for a little dog.  

Christmas Card 2012

Thanksgiving '12

Even Caesar got a place card

Place Cards

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Acona this year.  We were excited to add a new member to the group this year - cousin Reed!! The kids are still in love with him and fight over who will "take care" of him!

Fall Fun with Grandmother and Mae Mae

Grandmother and Mae Mae took the kids to a pumpkin patch in Memphis at the end of October.  The kids came home telling me how much fun it was!