Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Fredericksburgh TX ~ Christmas trip

Our trip to Fredericksburgh, TX to see the Christmas sights
and Skate on the outdoor Rink:)

First a Picture of why we have Christmas~


 A kind couple took our picture for us:)


Hannah took this shot.  These are lights in a store that I loved!

Can you say WOW! Speechless!


 Sweet Bekah


Kainah...She is finding that these JR high years can be hard at times but they are 
teaching her to be strong in the Lord and She's learning where her strength really comes from.

 The sword was the first thing he went to! Boys:)

Sweet~

 Me and Hannah- I love the relationship we have.
 Rebekah



 This shot was FUNNY!
We had the people around us cracking us! The kids were acting like the animated
characters behind them 


 Ride em' cowboy


 I wanted to buy this for my hubby but couldn't bring my self
to spend $26. It's 2 lbs!


I will try to post the quick video clip I have of the outdoor icesketing rink....But for now I must get going with loving on the kids, eating breakfast...and Christmas shopping!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Nutcracker



So, the holiday's are here and yes the Nutcracker came to town!
The kids, Grandma and I went to an afternoon showing.
It was a very nice "school" showing that didn't last too long
but long enough.

Did you know the Nutcracker has been running for 119 years?
It is a beautiful ballet.

Surprised?
Yes, we are rough and tough in this house...football? Yes.
Wrestling anyone..yes:)...daily
Volleyball spikers in the house...yeppers.
But did you know I want well rounded children?

So, downtown we go to the ballet no less.
Here is Grandma and Kainah...Sorry they weren't given much warning...thats my fault:/


Here's sweet Rebekah...These are all taken with my phone..I didn't feel like pulling the big camera out.


Hannah, Levi, and a friend from Co-op.  We had a huge group from our co-op so up!
SHOUT FOR THE HOME SCHOOLERS!


Ok, before I move on to the other pictures I must explain myself.
As I was snapping shots with my phone, my sweet hubby texts me.
SO like a good wife I text back and then my nephew text me..and then
someone from behind asked me to change seats with my daughter..
so I'm texting...and whispering to my daughter to see if it will work...
and so on and so forth....all that to say...I wasn't listening to what ever they might even been saying about NOT taking pictures:/

I sat a watched for awhile and thought, Oh this would be neat to snap a few shots for the blog:)
after editing no faces can be identified anyways...so...here are my shot...oops:)

Here the dancers are beautifully dancing around...do you see the orchestra pit below?


Rebekah LOVED this part!


Here is intermission. They spoke of the history and details...a teaching moment. Pretty cool.
They rose the curtain to show the workers cleaning the "snow".


A bunch of little kids in snow holding candles lighting the way.


Now they are at the castle. It was neat to watch them change scenes.


All the different types of dancers come and dance for them...HOW Cool!


EVERYONE LAUGHED HERE! This part was the funniest!


Downtown is busy and fun.  
On this day Hannah drove for the first time downtown.
She had a couple mishaps but all in all did really well.  
I will have to admit that I had my own mishap:)
I pulled out of the parking lot thinking it was a two way street...it wasn't. 
I was going the wrong way on a one way 
AND
 I had Grandma follow ME, LOL. 
No biggie...I'm QUEEN of U-TURNS:)



Levi wanted to do what "buddy the Elf" did.


Hannah at jason's Deli! We went there for Lunch~ yum


I found something I'd like for Christmas:)


Our day was busy as ALL, also, went to the dentist:) 
and Levi came home with a souvenir.


We ran by Walmart, Levi and Hannah found some Decorations for their heads...
I thought I'd edit the pic to make it look old fashion:)


At Walmart Rebekah found something she'd like for Christmas


Rebekah at the Riverwalk...She sure is a sweetie!
She was SO SO excited to wear that skirt. 


Grandma...isn't she pretty? 
She getting for her pose here:)


And here is the pose.


Funny!
So, that's where Todd gets it:) 
It's all good with me.

Ok, I'm posting this because I don't think she'll kill me and I think it's cute and funny!
Same day...yes ...loonnnggg day.  She was trying to see about our camera and if
it would work for the teen christmas party.  
Hannah  :)  
If you know her ... this picture would NOT surprise you...
it would make you smile.
If you only think you know her you would not understand this picture.


Kainah playing on the Mac computer picture #5, 998
NO joke:)
Same long day...



Well, I've finally updated SOME pictures:)

Soon I'll do more!