New swing

Christopher you got a swing to go on the swing set for Christmas. You were a not quite sure at first but seem to really like it after a few pushes from Alli and Gracie.

Cookie decorating with Big Daddy

Happiest days of my life!

These are fun, full, and happy days!

While helping you read Gracie, I say "good!" every time you get a word right. This morning you said "You don't have so say good every time because I know how to read now.". Sorry I was being condescending.

Santa

We went to Bass Pro tonight to see Santa. To my surprise Christopher did not cry!

At home nativity

The Martin girls are here today and y'all are putting on a Nativity play.

It has been a while:(

Well, again it has been too long between posts. I am sorry Alli, Gracie, and Christopher. We have had a busy fall. Christopher, you are growing fast and getting to be more and more fun. Gracie, you amaze me as we do school at how well you are doing. I do not feel like a born teacher so hearing you actually start reading is amazing to me! Alli, you are a busy busy girl. I think you need your own calendar because you are always planning new and fun activities for us to do. I am sorry to say we don't get around to actually do most of them. They are typically pretty elaborate plans:). I am enjoying this Christmas season with you three. You girls are understanding more and more what Christmas is really all about.
Every year trying to get a Christmas picture is quite a chore. After a few failed attempts Mrs Beth Martin got the best one for the card. I am just posting some of my favorite unused ones.