Christmas Lights

The boys have fallen in love with Christmas lights. This year we had to make sure to go out and look at the lights. Yesterday night we went out with Ed to go look at some lights. The boys loved being out and looking at them. We usually don't go out after dark. My parents had fun as they rode in the same car as the boys. We went to a big house that was really decorated with lights and decorations. The boys had so much fun looking at everything. Of course I brought my camera and took pictures. We had a great time spending time with family and celebrating Christmas. Paul has a fascination with penguins and trains this year. So much fun to see things through their eyes.

Marlene's Birthday Party

My sister's birthday is tomorrow and since we are going to be busy at church because of our church's Christmas brunch, we thought that we would celebrate it a day early. We invited our good friend Ed over to eat dinner with us. We had such a good time and the boys love it when Ed comes over. Ed brought them a present, a drummer boy manger set, which the boys loved immediately. It was great to have Ed over and to be able to celebrate my sister's birthday together. Happy Birthday, sis!

Family Time

We spent some time together as a family the other night. It was nice to have everyone home and being able to eat dinner together. My family does not like to wait to open up all the Christmas present on Christmas. So this night we decided to open them together. The boys had so much fun doing it too. We are so thankful that we were able to move all together and share these special times as a family and being able to celebrate Christ's birthday together. Enjoy!!

A Child's Prespective

Yesterday Joshua and I had some errands to run with the boys. We did some of our errands before the boys nap and had to run out again afterwards because we did not get all of them done. We had just finished our errands as the sun was setting when Paul noticed that the sun was setting.

Paul: Mommy the sun is going night, night.
Mommy: Yes Paul. The sun is going night, night.
Joshua: Paul, did you know that when the sun goes to see it sets in the east and when it wakes up it rises in the west? (pointing out the directions that the sun sets and rises in)
Paul: Yeah.
Joshua: (he thought he would quiz Paul and see if he would remember what he just said) Paul which direction does the sun rise?
Paul: The sun is still sleep, sleep daddy.

Joshua and I laughed when we heard this. It is amazing at what kids comprehend and remember. We hope you enjoyed this as much as we did.

Update On Us

Hi, everyone. I hope that you are all doing well and that you are enjoying the start of the Christmas season. We have been doing well, just busy. Here is an update on how we have been doing.

Paul and Peter: they sure have been getting into this Christmas stuff. They love every decoration that we put out, especially the tree. I take them on walks and they love to look at the Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and decorations that the different houses have. We have been having fun starting some new traditions with them. It is going to be so much fun to celebrate Christmas as they grow older.

Joshua and Amy: we have been busy with the boys. I seem to tire out more quickly now then I did before I was pregnant. We are also getting ready for Christmas (9 days away!!!!) and for the arrival of Joshua's mom, who is going to be celebrating Christmas with us and spending about a week here. Joshua is busy at the shop and with the boys. I am doing okay, but please pray that my eating will come back where it needs to be. I don't need to be losing any more weight.

Bob and Marie: they just got back from a trip to Iowa that they took last Friday. The family was getting together for Christmas and my parents decided to go and see everyone again. They had such a fun time last time and this time. We sure did miss them. They have also been busy with the shop, trying to keep everything running smooth. My mom is also in charge of some of the events at our church, especially the Christmas brunch we are having this Sunday. They are also busy with the grandkids,as they love to play with them when they get home and before work.

Marlene: she has been busy with helping me, especially since I have not been feeling well lately and helping at the shop. Marlene and I have been having fun taking the boys to the indoor playground and taking them on the train. I am glad that I get to spend time with my sister, she is such a big help. She also likes to cook dinners for us and go to the shop to help out while the boys sleep. Marlene also likes to play with the boys and she loves being an auntie.

We hope that you are all doing well and that you have a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your friendship, keeping in touch, and praying for us.

Boys and Chalk

Keeping my boys distracted is a big deal when it comes to having to stay inside during the cold days of winter. We are very blessed to have some toys that are only played with at certain times and that helps them still be exciting for the boys. Here are some cute pictures of Peter and Paul playing with an easel and chalk.

15 Weeks

Here is a picture of me at 15 weeks. I am doing better with my sickness, although I still don't think that I am eating enough. I still don't feel like eating. I am trying to get back to where I need to be and would appreciate your prayers on this. Otherwise I am doing just fine.