Merry Christmas 2013

Praying this week brings so much joy for each of you!  Merry Christmas.

Packing it all In….

Wow!  This week has been full of activities.  We have crazily accomplished all of the fun!   Enjoy the pictures of the season!

A Merry Music City Christmas

Making snow for for the sledding hill!

So fun….my flash was off so I didn't get the girls going down the hill!  But it was a fast hill! 

Our Precious Stars

Ansley LOVES monkeys so we laughed so hard at the monkey blow-up

Crosspoint Church in Nashville put on a great community event.   The true story of Christmas shared with some really fun activities to get us in the Christmas spirit of Jesus' love!

64 degrees in Nashville……Ice skating on plastic!  I am not sure how this worked, but it was super fun!

The tree farm

Hot Chocolate

Look out Disney on Ice!  A future star

Ready to ride the Polar Express

Old Fashioned Carolers

Conquering Everest

We had so much fun attending this event!  As I was reflecting on God's plan in our lives I was overwhelmed with a feeling of thankfulness.  I am so blessed with the family that God has given me, and the continued blessings I receive daily.   I am so thankful that He continues to lead us in a prioritized life here on Earth.   I continue to pray to live in joy in whatever God's will may be in our lives.   His plan far exceeds anything I can plan!   I think about the birth of Jesus and when Mary didn't understand how it could be….yet she trusted God and responded, "I am the Lord's servant, may it be to me as you have said."  I want to live THAT kind of faith!   

Santa 2013

Pre-conference before seeing Santa

Huge hug for Santa

Discussing the gift options

Santa trying to fix Mia's antlers!

Santa and his reindeer
I love the magic this time of year!

Classroom Parties 2013

Mrs. Ballard totally gets Mia!   We love her and are so glad God has made her part of our lives! 

Getting ready for snack and games.

Ella Kate joining in all the fun at the 2nd grade party.

Mrs. Bagwell enjoying the 2nd grade party

Ansley LOVES braiding hair.  So sweet  Marlee is getting her hair done!   

I love that this dad is using the 2nd grade reading microphone to give directions!   I LOVE elementary school!

Class gift exchange

American Bandstand

Mia is part of the cast:  Character "Perfect Patty"

Precious girls had so much fun on stage!  

Mia the next morning with her flowers daddy gave her after her star moment.

2nd Grade Church Choir

Emma Grace and Ansely getting ready to sing at the Pastor's Bible Study.

Maybe a little nervous before they begin

Show Time

Emma Grace singing "Away in a Manger"

Ansley's trio singing "Bring us some Figgy pudding"

Dancing with the Dance Team

The girls went to a day camp with the Station Camp High School dance team and then got to perform at the varsity basketball game on Tuesday night!  What a fun time.  Now they both want to join dance……We need one more day in the week!