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"The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. "
Zephaniah 3:17

Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Fun Part 2 - School Program

The kids had a very sweet Christmas program at school last week. I can't tell you how much it means to me to have all 3 of my children attend such a wonderful christian preschool where they talk about and reinforce the same things we talk about at home. It truly is priceless and we are so very thankful!



Here is our sweet Ainsley in her very 1st program of any kind. She did amazing and was so excited to be on stage shaking her jingle bells. Precious!


Look at that sweet face! I love the joy that is just naturally in her. :)

Austin did a great job this year too. Last year he was the kiddo busting out his dance moves, but this year he was much more restrained.





And still just as cute and silly as ever. :)

Audrey is our shy child, so she was definitely a little apprehensive up there on stage. (She is the 2nd girl from the right on the 2nd row.:)

She didn't sing AT ALL her 1st performance. Her teacher said she couldn't believe it because she sings in class all day long (just likes she does at home - we call her our little song bird.)

She was still as adorable as ever though!

We are crazy about this little cutie!

Luckily there was a 2nd program time that yes, Andrew and I stayed at to enjoy it again. We were worried that they would look for us during the 2nd program and be upset about not seeing us. ;) I was able to go to Audrey's classroom in between and talk to her about singing the song she had been practicing for so long. She did great the second time! Both of us were such proud parents that day. Nothing better than watching your kiddos sing praises to Jesus! These are days I want to remember forever!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Christmas Fun Part 1 - Parade

Our little town has a Christmas parade every year. It is a fun tradition. :) This year (and last) our church float won third place! Way to go! The theme for this year was Happy Birthday Jesus! Austin and Audrey had a blast riding on the float and throwing candy to the on-lookers. Ainsley and I decided to stay home that day and let the other A's have a fun morning. Here are some pics my hubby was able to take for me. :)

Looks like lots of candy was eaten as well! ;)









They had a great day!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Christmas Journey

For the 2nd year in a row we loaded up the kids and drove them to FBC McKinney to go through the incredible Christmas Journey of the life of Christ. It is so much fun and so well done! We decided to go through the journey on a hay ride this year and the kids loved it! They even got to drink hot chocolate on the ride. :)

Two very cold but excited kiddos. :) Austin couldn't wait to go. He remembered it from last year and kept trying to explain it to Audrey. "Audrey, did you know that after Jesus was a baby He died on a cross for us?" Audrey - "Yes, Austin I knew that already." Too cute!

Sweet Ains all bundled up.


Letting some energy out. :)


It's hay ride time!


A soldier in Bethlehem.


Bethlehem

Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus


Jesus being tempted by Satan

Jesus teaching the people

The last supper

Jesus praying in the garden


Jesus being arrested

Jesus on trial (Austin got into this part yelling that Jesus was innocent. Precious moment for me knowing that our son was "getting it". Nothing better!

Jesus dies on the cross and then at the end of the Christmas journey they had Him show up to the disciples after He has risen from the grave. Such a powerful and wonderful experience for our whole family. Thank you, FBC McKinney for reminding us and so many people what the focus of Christmas should be!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Gingerbread Cookies Galore!

Audrey and I had so much fun this year attending a Gingerbread Cookie-making Party for the 2nd year in a row. She was still one of the youngest girls there and she did such a great job diving into cookie making! Here are some pics of the party:

Audrey with one of her longest friends since we moved to Anna. Ani is always so sweet to Audrey and we love her and her family bunches!

Decorating pictures






Rolling the dough for some yummy gingerbread cookies!

Thanks for inviting us Ava! Her mom works hard every year to get this party together (lots of dough making ahead of time!:)

Every time we ask Audrey who her best friend is or which friend she wants to pray for at night it is usually sweet Delaney. :)


I LOVE this girl!!

Cute group pic of all the girls who came!


Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ainsley is 2 1/2!

Our sweet baby girl is officially 2 1/2! She is such a beautiful and joyful girl! I think she is a keeper! ;)

Smiley Ainsley.

LOUD Ainsley.

Adorable Ainsley.


Playtime Ainsley.


Trendy Ainsley.

Happy Ainsley.

We love this little ball of energy to pieces and we are thankful she is ours!