Oh Holy Night

Christmas has a whole new meaning once you have children. Seeing the holiday through their eyes...it delights my soul.

At our kids' preschool the 4-year-old class always has a Christmas program were they tell/act out the story of Christ's birth.

So, Ballerina has been practicing for her performance for weeks...She was so excited! To hear her sing those carols warmed my heart in ways beyond words. However, I could not help but to giggle because she would practice Silent Night EVERY time with the words "around your young virgin, mother and child..." It cracked me up!

Knock, knock with Joseph...

Away in the Manger

No crying the baby made...

He laid down his sweet head...

Sweet sister was at her performance! (Where she later pooped all over herself and Gigi!)Gigi and Ballerina post performance and pre-pooped on!Me and my 2 girls!

Breakfast with Santa 2011

We went to breakfast with Santa...but our picture with him failed. It was an epic fail!
Ballerina contemplated what she wanted to ask Santa to deliver Christmas Eve.

After screaming with Santa, Rose was exhausted.
This one, however, is always all smiles!
The bigger kids made crafts.
Lots of them...
The little ones were all about reindeer food!

It was a happy morning...

Missing Pictures

For those of you who know me, you are well aware that my camera is with me at ALL times. I mean ALL times. However, when we had our family Knight Family Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am not real sure where my camera was!

Was I ill?

Probably.

Something HAD to have been wrong.

My siblings have all recapped the weekend before me...and because I am so late anyway, I do not feel oober guilty to only have this one picture...

Awesomeness! When Aunt Taylor/Mommy has to take a shower, she ABSOLUTELY crams 2 babies in a bouncy chair! That is what is perfectly acceptable.

Our little flower wasn't real amused, but it seems that her cousin could have CARED less!

I would like to say that it was an awesome Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Oh Christmas Tree 2011

O Christmas tree.
Oh Christmas tree
How lovely are your branches.
Our trees this year...Not our best trees, but they are ours. And, that makes them the absolute best ever!

Here's to lovin' Christmas!

Polar Express

"Santa Claus: This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas- as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.


At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.

"Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."
Polar Express
The Conductor
















No time for words. Just pictures of one of the most memorable adventures EVER for my children.

Thank you Gigi and K-Dan.

Loving 7

G is 7
He is in the first grade.
He loves school.
He loves his teacher.
He is learning so much.
He loves to read.
He loves First in Math.
He is quite the little athlete.
He loves any sport.
He especially loves football right now.
He is determined to grow faster than his mama wants him too.
He loves to play with his older brothers and be sweet to his little sisters.
He loves to reach chapter books with far too big words.
He is thoughtful.
He loves to make "art" for others.
He loves to snuggle when you can
He is creative.
He loves to hunt for rocks.
He loves to design things with legos and write "novels."
He is sensitive.
He loves to make the adults he is around proud.
He loves to love...

...and we love him too!

Happy 7th birthday G!

Season of Delight

G loves sports. He loves all sports, and I love that about him...I love the passion he has for playing!
But, G is really good at soccer...I mean REALLY good!
He has learned so much playing all these seasons.
We have seen him learn so much and develop so much as a player. When he is on the field, I can truly see his mind working as much as his body......and that is an awesome thing for a mommy to see!I have also been so impressed with how he has learned to work with his teammates. Working as a team and sportsmanship are two BIG reasons we love sports in our house!Here is to another season G...It has been such a delight! Can't wait for the spring!

The Coolest Thing Ever

20 years ago Eric was a part of a team that made history.

He and his high school football team were state champions, and in Texas, where high school football reigns, this is a pretty BIG deal. Assuredly, it was a feat of which to be proud and a moment in your life not ever to be forgotten...even after 20 years.

Thus, it was appropriate that this group of now "old" men be honored...They were recognized at half-time. (And then at a party afterwards!)Each one was called by name.
Their coach was there! (But, we see him all the time! Yea!)I was so proud of him. (Not that I am not always...)But, these 3 were far more proud that evening. Their daddy did something they dream of doing. I had to laugh...they were SO intrigued and wanted to be a part of every part of the evening. On the way to the car they asked Eric if that game was the "coolest thing that had ever happened to him." He laughed and said, "No way boys...The 6 coolest things that have ever happened to me are walking right beside me right now."

Eric is always a champion in my world, but it comments like these only make more so.