Friday, November 30, 2007

From Thanksgiving to Tree Trimming

I've been missing for awhile! I've been reading everyone's blogs, but not commenting much. I've been so busy with things at school, it's been chaos. Here's a little update on the family:
Thanksgiving went well again this year. There was 20 something people there and we also have to add to the dining room table. We also set a table up in the living room for people to eat. I'm so blessed to be part of a family that eats together and allows others who don't have family to join our celebration.


This is a glimpse of some of the festive chaos.





I thought I'd throw in a better picture of Scott and me. I told him he had to look like he liked being in a photo with me!


The decorating began on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Aaron is obsessed with Christmas. I do mean that literally. He is upset that we don't have everything we own out. We can't bring everything out because Aaron plays with it all and tries to put it all in his room. It's really fun around here at this time of year.


Jared hangs ornaments.






Aaron and Andrew add their share.





Joshua doing his part.








The finished product. I allow the kids to do all the tree trimming with minimal help from me. They enjoy it and I enjoy it being part of them. Of course, you can tell that it is decorated by children by the placement and type of ornaments. I think this is the fun part. I can hear Martha gasp at the sight of it. :) (She's the decorator of the family, not me)







Molly's favorite place to lay. I don't know what it is, but every year she lays under the tree. She doesn't try to climb it, or mess with it in any way.
I pray you all are doing well!








Sunday, November 4, 2007

Hard to Believe

My baby is 5! I'm having a hard time with this. I guess because he's the youngest of 4, and I know this is the last one, I don't think I'm ready for this. I've enjoyed the most time with Jared. I had to work after having all the rest, even though it was part-time. It still is so different to have been blessed to always be home. Jared is smart and funny. He's honestly, at times, a complete monster! I wouldn't trade him for anything and I thank God for blessing us with him. Happy Birthday, Jared! We all love you very much. Thanks for helping mom when your brothers are at school. He loves to help me clean and cook. I'm already dreading sending him off to Kindergarten next year. I know I'm going to treasure the rest of our time alone!