Family at Heart

A missed her karate test since she and Hubby went to San Antonio on the 17th, so she made it up today.  She did so great!  We are so very proud of our girl

We had a wonderful Christmas this year.  We had lots of time together as a family.  A just loved leaving cookies for Santa and she got so many gifts that it was getting quite ridiculous.  We are blessed beyond measure!  Happy New Year to my readers, all two of you

I always love making cookies with A.  She had a great time…

Our annual tradition to see this tree continues…

I have several things to blog, so please bear with me.  A and Hubby’s trip to San Antonio on December 17th will have to be blogged later.  He still hasn’t given me the pictures

So I will begin with the school Christmas party.  It was a pioneer party so A dressed up using pillow cases, braids, and a head scarf.  She has pulled most of it off by the time of the party though.  The party was fun…holiday shakers, gumball figures, reindeer food, making butter, and popcorn balls topped the agenda.

Enjoy the pictures…

Every year we do our tree on the Friday following Thanksgiving.  A decorates using all of her special ornaments.   Past years we have had Dora, Bolt, and Wall-e, but she made this year’s ornament herself.   We get a special ornament each year and we are using all the ornaments she has made as well.  I started this tradition when I was pregnant.   Enjoy the pictures.  She did a great job.  The tree this year is just gorgeous!

This year's special ornament!

And it's finished!

We had a very laid back Thanksgiving this year.  I made my dinner as I always do.  Everything turned out really delicious.  But if you ask A, the best part is ALWAYS the chocolate pie!

We have had a very busy past few weeks around here.  First off, my mom came to visit November 9-16th.  That was so much fun for all of us.  She was able to watch A at karate and piano and was here to celebrate my birthday on the 15th.  In fact, she helped A give me a little “surprise” party in the media room complete with a birthday crown and balloon.  I loved it all!

On the 16th, A’s class had a field trip to Chinatown.  They have been studying India, China, and now Japan and the field trip was perfect for the kiddos to learn more about the cultures of these places.  My mom went along with us and it was so great.  We toured the supermarket, visited an herb shop, had some Asian food for lunch, and finished up with some bubble tea.  It was awesome!

Mom went to pickup with me and A was thrilled! I love this picture of the two of them.

A's Hello Kitty earrings that my mom brought. She loves them!

Sweet!

My birthday party in the media room!

My gifts from A: an umbrella, candles, a Best Mom photo frame, and perfume. Perfect!

The birthday girl!

Our wonderful trip to Cheesecake Factory!

My photo purse that my mom gave me for my birthday. I LOVE IT!

Field trip time!

Our sweet girl!

A and Ma on the field trip.

L and Mom

A with her souvenir!

A loved feeding the fish.

Class picture!

Buddies!

L took this one!

Lunch time!

Taken just a few hours before Mom left. We sure enjoyed having her here.

My momma and me!

I just got the pictures for A’s first official sleepover.  T had an American Girl slumber party for her 8th birthday on October 29th.  A had a great time and was such a big girl.  Hubby and I enjoyed a night out and all was well.

Enjoy the pictures…

A’s school play was this past Friday, November 4th.  The play was called “The Bookworm,” and was about a little boy who gets stuck at a library during a rain storm.  He meets all of these literary characters while he is there.  A was Snow White.  She did a great job!

A with her drama teacher

T was Rapunzel.