Caelin got her ears pierced!

We decided on a whim to head to Claire's and get Caelin's ears pierced!  She had been wanting to do this since her BD in July, but you are not supposed to swim for a while and then life just got busy.  So today we headed to the mall with Gamee and Grampee and did it!  For her first pair, she picked her birthstone for July which is a hot pink color.  Caelin was so excited at first, then started to get a little anxious.  By the time it was time to actually do it, she was not happy!  She kept saying "No", but I knew it would not be so bad and it only hurts for a second.  So, she sat in Daddy's lap and 2 ladies did it (one on each ear).  She was still crying when I said, "Caelin...it's over!".  Then she quit crying and everything got better from there.  Gamee and Grampee even bought the kids cookies and they each got to pick out a small celebration toy.  Now she says she loves them!  She even helps us clean the ears and turn the earrings in place.  She cannot wait to be able to change out the earrings in 3 weeks to the pair of rainbows she picked out.  Such a big girl look now.  When did our baby grow up?

Breakfast with Santa at JWUMC

This year we did something special and had breakfast with Santa at Caelin's preschool.  It was such a fun morning with a delicious breakfast of french toast, bacon, eggs, and fruit.  The kids enjoyed the sing a long while we waited for Santa and Mrs. Clause to arrive.  Caelin was most excited as it was her first time to meet Mrs. Clause.  They both enjoyed telling him what they would like and then we were able to write letters to him, do crafts and also ride a train.  It was such a fun morning filled with lots of cool activities.  The joy and sunshine in their faces is worth every penny this time of year.  It is hard to stop and realize how quickly they are growing up.  They both make us laugh and smile knowing we were chosen to be their parents.  Wish my Daddy could see them and how much they have grown.  Although, I know he looks over us more often than I think.  This time of year is just so special with the birth of our Savior and love all around.  Thank you God for allowing us to celebrate in such fun ways with family and friends.  

Visiting Santa on Market Street

Such a fun Hall tradition night! Every year we eat dinner together and then head to Market Street in The Woodlands to see Santa. Cade told Santa his favorite part of school was lunch and that he likes his teacher. He is asking for a Fungus Amungus Yuck Truck and action figures. Caelin told Santa her favorite part of school was playing with her friends and she would like a stuffed animal "Puppy Surprise".  Jacob didn't cry this year, and Andrew was so cute to watch him talk to Santa.  They also had fun running around by the big tree with cousins outside and enjoying the lights. This is such a fun time of year! 

 

Caelin's Christmas performance at JW Preschool

We couldn't be prouder of our precious Caelin. She did so well tonight at her Christmas performance and showed confidence and joy. There is nothing like watching a group of preschool kids shout songs about Jesus while dancing! Caelin was so excited to use the glow sticks during "This little light of mine"! We love you Caelin and are so proud of your bravery, singing, and dancing tonight! 

Jingle is back!

Jingle has been back for more than a week now and up to her old tricks again.  She loves to make us laugh, and there is simply no better way to start your day than watching the laughter on the kids faces when they race to see what she has done.  Silly Jingle...