We enjoy a family service at church for Christmas Eve.
"For unto us a child is born..."
Followed by Christmas exploding all over the living room the next morning....
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Cincinnati Conservatory
The boys and I head downtown to the Conservatory for some Christmas cheer. After admiring the "beautiful river" (per Howie), we are dazzled by the displays at the indoor botanical gardens.
Trains and moving displays are very exciting to Johnny while Howie enjoyed the interactive stations where his hand could manipulate the displays. I liked the enormous poinsettia tree that has become a staple of this place. I manage to get a photo of the boys in front of it as they do their
santa-is-coming-and-we-cannot-contain-our-excitement-so-we-wrestle pose.
As we are leaving, an EMS crew was pulling up to help someone.
Howie remarks, "Someone probably touched the cactus."
Traditions
Visiting our local nativity with Steve and Odile has become a tradition for our family.
It's a great time to pause during the busy season and connect with friends as well as get some sheep time in. And everybody needs a little sheep time to make it a perfect Christmas.
Johnny's Preschool Program
We all get the pleasure of watching Johnny's first Christmas program. He spent a majority of his time fiddling with his shirt (almost had it off at one point), picking the tape off the floor and admiring the fabrics of the little girls' dresses. We were astounded by his talents nevertheless.
There is something so cute about watching preschoolers be herded onto a stage to put all their antics on display. This program was adorable with singing, dancing and playing instruments.
Joy to the world!!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Johnny's Thoughts on Christmas Lights
While driving home in the dark the other night, Johnny makes a fun statement, "Mom! Look! At night, the trees disappear and the lights come out."
Thanksgiving 2013
What are we thankful for?
Family.
This holiday brings the family to town... and then they stay! Gamma and Pap Pap settled into their new home, just down the road. We are bubbling with joy to have them here. What a special, special gift for the family.
A hike through the woods determines that you can grow into a man, but still be a little boy at heart. My dad enjoyed breaking the ice on the pond and throwing snowballs as much as the 3 year old. Here is a picture of "Fort Stevens", the boys designed and built for the sake of creating something.
Look closely.... there is a boy in that tree.
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