Candycane legs

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Our house is filled of Christmas music, giggling children full of wonder, sparkling lights, and little girls in adorable candy cane leggings.  I have gotten teary several times just knowing the hope that Jesus brings, our God with us! Oh Holy Night can almost always do that to me. Seeing my grandmother's decorations on our tree and family traditions that Ian and Jovie have yet to know. It's really amazing as I look back to last year, knowing so well what the waiting and wishing for Ian and Jovie felt like. And now just the sight of their names on their stockings can make me all misty. You all probably know I am a tad emotional, but wow, this year really is full of all things bright and wonderful. My heart is so full to be able to share all this with these precious children God has given to us. Merry Christmas friends!!




Mae's class party

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 Mae's last day of school was the 16th and I came in with Ian and Jovie to be a part of it. I love opportunities that the babies get to see what the classroom looks like (and hopefully this will help them when it's their turn!). Every time I leave too, I am more impressed with teachers that can remain calm in the ciaos and know just the right words to say to the kids that are hyped up on all the sugar cookies. Mae was in heaven having us there and she was amazing at including her brother and sister into her little world.







More celebrating

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We went out to eat with family on Cody's birthday to the Avalon. They have done a spectacular job making this place special and the Christmas lights and ice rink make you feel like you are right in the middle of a movie. I love this time of year!!

Cody and I first came over here on a date and we knew we wanted to bring Mae back to see the ice skating. She is always pretending to ice skate around the house. She will run in and ask us if we will be coming to her show and then as gracefully as she can, she will twirl and jump in her socks on the hardwood floor. 

Cody's 35!

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Our family took a mini-trip for the weekend to go up to Chattanooga to celebrate Cody's birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We got a suite, so the kid's were all in one room together. (And should have known) they talked and giggled and would not fall asleep. I strongly believe this was all Jovie Ming's doing. When I fell asleep I could still hear them in there.  And when they finally did fall asleep I think they all ended up huddled together so at 3am Mae started yelling out that they were on her hair and she couldn't get up.



We had a delicious southern style dinner at Tupelo Honey Cafe. My mouth is watering just thinking of the pork chop I had with a side of the best ever biscuits and honey, and no true southern meal is complete without banana pudding. hmmm-mmm. It was a little cold out but we enjoyed walking around the city, and the main event was visiting the aquarium.  I love the aquarium just as much as the kids do and I might should be loyal to Atlanta here... but psstt we like it better than the Atlanta one.


Sea otters are the best