Family Walk

So, you can't see my family in this video, but you can hear them. We all get out to see the Christmas lights in my parent's neighborhood. This festive trip around the block results in spontaneous singing of jingle bells about 20 times along with a few renditions of "Dinosaur Train" and "Frosty the Snowman".

Frankie Puts Johnny in his Place (literally)

While the cousins were watching a Christmas movie, Johnny kept getting down from his chair. This was behavior that needed modification in the eyes of four-year-old Frankie. She patiently would walk across the room, heave him into her arms and then place him back into his chair. Pretty soon, Johnny thought this was hilarious. He began jump down from his chair to purposely make her come get him. The grown-ups quietly watched while laughing hysterically. He's such a pill.

Reindeer Food and People Food

The cousins are here! Everyone is getting into the Christmas mood, despite the warm rain outside. We made some food for Santa's reindeer... a little oatmeal and glitter. Then we made some treats for the humans, graham crackers and sprinkles. The holidays are so yummy.

No Stepping on the Bible

Howie just saw Johnny stepping on the Children's Bible and he scolded him, "Johnny, no step on the Bible. God is in there."

Family Love

Aunt Karen and Uncle Don come to visit. What a treat to get hugs, have a few giggles and share stories. We love you Karen and Don!

Traditions

Each December, we meet our friends (Steve and Odile) at the Madeira Brueggers. We bagel it up and catch up on life. Then we head to the live nativity in Indian Hill to say hello to our barnyard friends. It has become a Christmas tradition, something we all look forward to doing together. Simple, and perfect.

Finding Mommies and Daddies

Howie: "We should pray that all the orphans find Mommies and Daddies."

Making Memories

What do you get when you mix together markers, picture ornaments, graham crackers, sprinkles, Charlie Brown music and lots of giggles? Fun with Georgia! Celebrating the holidays with neighbors is the best.

A One-Year-Old Misunderstanding

Johnny has been pestering Howie so Howie sits down to make some artwork. He gives Johnny a paper with some scribbles on it and says, "Johnny, this is your naughty list." He explains that he is giving this to Johnny because he is on the naughty list and won't get presents. Johnny smiles a great big grin and says, "Tank too." Translated: "Thank You."

Howie Sings

We attended the annual preschool Christmas musical. Howie sang his heart out and did lots of waving to us.

Johnny Breaks the Angel of the Lord

Is this a cardinal sin?

Thank goodness for super glue.

Howie Counts