You Better Watch Out....

So this year, Landon assured me that he was going to sit on Santa's lap and not cry....

Here he is when he first saw Santa....

Casey had no problem with running to Santa and hopping right up on his lap!!  She was so ready--good thing there was NO LINE...Did you hear me people---7 days till Santa flies and NO LINE!!!!

She loved it!!  Every minute of it!














She has a long list......












She even had a list for her Webkinz......Black Moon the Cat.

 Drew and Shelby also had a quick list for Santa.

So what was Landon doing while all the big kids were seeing Santa?Hiding behind Mommy...and looking the other way!

So we did the next best thing....we all got in the picture!!!! 

 Then Santa decided to get a hug from Landon.Landon reluctantly agreed.  But then....Santa took Landon from me.  I don't think he realized how strong Landon really is.  Let's just say that Santa got an upper body work out!!!

 Finally, Landon sat still and took a picture with Santa!!

He even spent a little time talking with Santa and handing down his verbal list.

 JUST ONE MORE WEEK.......

Wordless Wednesday...Lake Murray Sunset

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Like Father Like Son....

Guess the late nights we've had the past few days are catching up with them....

They held on for a while (like 10 minutes) after they got on the couch to watch the Christmas shows on TV tonight!

When the Boys Light Up and the girls are Sweet As Candy.....

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for so many things.....
I am especially thankful for a God who reminds me daily of His greatness!!!  He shows His might and power even in the setting of the sun!

I am very thankful for 4 (I still can't believe how blessed I am) wonderful children!

I am also thankful for the angels heralding the news of Christ's birth!!!  So very thankful that through the birth that the angels proclaimed that I don't have to be perfect because it is through my faith in Christ that I am made perfect!!

I am also thankful for Mimi and Kokopat who are celebrating 10 years of marriage today!!!

Love you guys!

Crazy Hair Night....

Here it is....

What you've all been waiting for....

Pictures from Crazy Hair Night.....

All of them being CRAZY!!

Shelby had these "pony tail" things all over the back of her head also!

Crazy hair night for Casey?  Thought we should add some "spunk" to her "normal, un-crazy Einstein" hair!  

Landon didn't want crazy hair--he opted for crazy tongue!

Steve went for the layered look....wait till you see...

After seeing Daddy with blue hair, Landon wanted in on the action....

Steve with the other leader..while the kids voted for the one with the craziest hair!!