Living Nativity Mommy Date

Shelby watching the angel visit the virgin Mary.

Shelby observing Joseph and Mary on their way into Bethlehem

The Roman soldiers guarding Bethlehem

One of the "Roman soldiers" was our friend who threatened to throw Shelby into prison if she didn't pay her taxes.

One of the Bethlehem boys offered to sell Shelby some fruit.

Shelby loved petting the sheep.

Bethlehem mesmerized Shelby.

Shelby shopping in Bethlehem.

Shelby loved the animals.

Getting to pet the donkey.

Shelby got to touch baby Jesus.

Shelby was is awe of the Crucifixion scene.  She stared at Jesus for a long time, and she had a hard time with the blood running down his legs.

Shelby heard the narrator describe how Jesus was going to come back and take Christians to heaven and she started sobbing because she knows he is not in her heart.  She said she knew she would be left all alone if Jesus took mommy, daddy, and Hailey and left her.

After the Nativity we enjoyed treats in the Community Center.

My sweet Shelby.

Christmas Cookies

When I was little my mom used to make TONS of Christmas cookies.  My kids are lucky to get one kind and only if they help.

So here we are making cookies together.

Okay, they were here.  Where are they?

Oh here they are taking a little cookie making break to perform some interpretive dance.

One of my helpers is back.

Finally it was time to decorate them.

Shelby used her Easy Bake Icing Gun.  That was an experience!

Hailey had her own squeeze bag.

Excellent work, Hailey!

mmmmmm.......... I think I'll try that one!

THE talk!

Part One of the THE talk.  I am so thankful that God helped it go well, that the pertinent questions were answered, and we are good to go for now.  I'm sure we'll have future talks, but this one's done for today.

Hailey's Curly Hair for Christmas Party

Today's the last day of school before Christmas break, and that means parties and presents and festiveness.  So we curled her hair.  She looks just like I did in high school!

Hailey's Christmas Program

Christmas Trees

This year we put up a couple of Christmas trees. The big one is 9 feet tall and is the teddy bear tree. All parts of the tree were bought from local thrift shops, even all the teddy bears. That was fun!


I've loved Peacock feathers all my life and would love to own a peacock but don't want to have to deal with their messiness. However, I love their feathers. So this year I got to decorate a tree with peacock colors. It's awesome!

I still need to get the tree skirt on but you can see the major look.

We also have a PINK sparkly tree in the girls' room but I haven't gotten pictures taken yet.

RIP

Today my dear friend Arnold Starkey died. Rest in peace my dear sweet friend.