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Christmas Program Sunday

We had our children's program yesterday. Arilynn played Mary. She was amusing me because she looked a little bored. She'd lean on the stable for awhile, then she got ready to stick her tongue out at someone, but caught Mommy's eye. LOL At least she didn't dance this year. ;)

She was also in the bell choir. I'm still trying to figure out how she went from being a baby to playing bells. Good grief!

 

All dressed up. I love my family!!

Leaf Fun

I thought it was December???

 

   

Blurry, but priceless!
  
Her squeals were heard all over, I'm sure.  
The best of friends!
 

Christmas Through the Eyes of a 4 Year Old

About a month ago, Momo bought and gave Arilynn and Weston an early Christmas present-Fishers Price Little People Nativity Set. She wanted them to be able to play with it throughout the season. They have several pieces of Little People (the proof is lying all over the house). Fast forward a few weeks to today...

I have been trying to teach Arilynn after she's done playing with something to put it away before getting something else out. (Yeah, we're not making tons of progress). She decided she was done playing with the town and wanted to get "Baby Jesus" out. She put it away and went to Bethlehem. I noticed that there was a few people on the floor from "the town" and went to put them away, but she stopped me saying "there wasn't enough people." I handed her the pieces and went about my business.

About an hour later, Arilynn and Daddy were running an errand. I went into the kitchen trying to get some work done and was stopped by the scene she had made. (She told me before she left to make sure I left "Baby Jesus" there).

 

 She had lined all her pieces up towards the baby.  

What really made me stop and think was that firefighters, skateboarders, tomboys, and teachers had come to see the baby, as well.

 

I got a little teary-eyed when I recalled what she had said earlier; "there wasn't enough people." Oh, if He'd only been given the reception He deserved! And, what about today? Firefighters, teachers, bankers, nurses, parents, students, reporters, politicians...what kind of worship is he going to receive when we celebrate His birth?

I then determined and even stopped to pray that this Christmas season, I will worship the King and make sure He receives the attention as seen in the eyes of my little girl.

The Living Room

Yes, we're still alive. Phew! Moving is hard work. We still don't have everything sorted and put away, but we're getting closer. (I hope).

The living room is done...for right now...until I change my mind about something.

Come on in...
WARNING: Lots of pictures.

This is before (yes, we're messy movers)!

 

 

We painted ETA: (Lowes-Olympic Tightrope) and added the board to the lower part of the wall. Made a big difference. The top is supposed to be a warm gray, but it sometimes looks tan to me. I wanted something more neutral, so I could change things with the seasons.

 

I stole a lot of the decor from our bedroom, so now I'll have to just about start from scratch in there.
 

I paid entirely too much for the wreaths hanging in the windows. They were 50% off at Dollar Tree.
 

 We just started decorating for Christmas once we began. No sense changing it after a couple weeks. I love having a fireplace mantel!!!!!!!!

   

I found this printable from browsing Pinterest.

 

The pitcher and reindeer were a GW find.

 

Our Abode

We aren't connected to internet, yet, so I ran down to McD's...interesting spot here let me tell ya!! :) 

For all those who didn't hear, we live in West Virginia now. Here is our Home Sweet Home:

Got lots to do, so I better get back home.

Another Sign

Are you all tired of me yet? I guess I'm trying to figure out whether to keep the blog going or not.

Deb and I (still not sure how I talked her into it) went to Goodwill 1/2 off day this month. While we were making our way into the store a lady stopped in her car, rolled her window down and said "Come here." I approached cautiously because well, there are crazies out there. She then proceeded to ask if I had small children...um, maybe?! She then told us she was getting ready to make a donation to the gw and wanted to know if we wanted anything out of the back of her car. So we took a look and ended up with a brand new game, 5 or 6 of these wooden shapes, and a $50 train set. It ain't everyday someone offers you free stuff!

I had been wanting a sign like this for awhile and been to Hobby Lobby to buy a piece of wood. They weren't on sale and one knows you never buy anything there full price because it always goes on sale. Guess free works, too! :)

It was a quick make and anyone can do it. So easy. The tutorial can be found here.

 

Not sure if this is where it's staying, but it was convenient for the picture. Goodness knows, it can't go in the first place I put it. I have to change my mind about 5 times usually.