A grumpy and sick little boy!

Wow!   I think I’ve had enough of this sickness thing.  My little guy has been ill since we’ve been out of school.  I took him to the doctor on Christmas Eve and back again yesterday.  It hasn’t seemed to help. 

He is congested and has swollen tonsils.  I don’t know what I’m going to do if this doesn’t let up.  Please hurry back Dr. Rao.  I don’t think I can take any more of this crying and grumping. 

Also, never let Joel tell you to tell your kids not to pick their nose or the booger monster will bite their fingers.  I think I’ve heard…..”Mom, I don’t want the booger monster to bite me a hundred times lately.”  Poor kid!  I keep telling him there is no booger monster.  It hasn’t helped!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, well!  Remember us in your prayers. 

A Nice Visit!

 

 

I sure enjoyed our visit in DeRidder this weekend.  We stayed with my brother and got to enjoy some of his homemade gumbo.  

Joel, Keith, Zach, and Skye all went riding to see animals.  They went through the field at my mom’s old place and ended up getting stuck.  Zach was not impressed.  He wanted his mom.  (In fact, he made a card today to Uncle Keith about getting stuck.)  He and Skye even got to swing on MawMaw Hoffpauir’s old swing.   

I had a great time, but I would have liked to see a few other family members.  Maybe next time!  Terry, Becky, and families, we’d sure like to see you guys. 

Merry Christmas to All!

Our Junior’s Party!

Zach had his first junior Christmas party the other night.  He is growing up so quickly. 

Ashlan, Zach’s cousin, is growing up so quickly as well.  She attended her last junior’s class last Sunday night.  We’ll miss her. 

We  had a huge group of kids Sunday night.  We had 33 in attendance with several of our own not there.  WOW!  We were a little concerned that we wouldn’t have enough food.  But we ended up with extra.

Merry Christmas from our family!

Christmas at School!

Thanks everyone for the nice gifts you gave this teacher yesterday.  I sure appreciate your thoughtfulness!  The gift card, socks, candy, ornaments, snowman plaque, soap, and candles are appreciated.  Thanks SO MUCH and Merry Christmas to you all. 

A Life Sized Gingerbread House!

Knock…. Knock….. Is the gingerbread man in here? 

Mr…..Grinch…..

Mr. Grinch?  Well, not really.  This ole’ guy is a pretty good ole’ Dad.  He slid into his mandatory parka and got ready to go see…..

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

     

As we get closer and closer to the entry way, we could feel the temperature drop.  The lady who opened the door to let us in told us to be prepared for a cold 2 degrees.  Wow!   IT WAS COLD!

    

The ice sculptures are neat.

I was so cold.  I thought that I was going to slip out while Joel and Zach finished up sliding on the ice slides.   So through the exit and….

through the ice tunnel I went only to see

more Grinch ice!  :0  But, the nativity at the end of the tour was amazing.  It reminded us what the season is really about. 

After we walked out, we enjoyed hot chocolate and a treat !  What a great way to end a NEAT family experience. 

Chug! Chug! Choooo Chooo!

Wow!  We had a great time in Dallas!  Zach loved this train. 

A few Presents!

Zach keeps checking for his little present under the tree.  (Now, he has 3.)   “What is it, Mom?” he asks. 

Well, this is such a busy and fun time of year!  I wish I had everything done and could just sit back and relax. On the other hand,  I think staying busy is a reason why we like Christmas as well. 

Making Cookies!

Zach’s Christmas Wish List!

What do you want for Christmas?

I want uhhhh uhhhh:

Thomas, a train with a Thomas, a racecar, a watch, uhhhh, uhhhhh, Santa Claus is bringing me a present, carrots, a Thomas, uhhhhhh, a game, a suitcase, a vacation, Handy Manny for Christmas, a watch, and racecar, a little iron, uhhhhh spell Pops, Aunt Robbie and Chloe’, uhhhhhhh Aunt Marci, uhhhh Jamie, uhhhh Brother Durr, spell Alex, Good Job, Mom.  Good Job!  That’s done!