The Nativity

Last night our friends came over for FHE. We acted out Luke 2 and then decorated nativity sugar cookies. This year was fun because we had lots of "big" people to coral the little people. We loved having a live "little lord Jesus", even though there was a big white bow involved, and we also had two Marys. During our finale some caroling Mennonnites came by and sang to us, "We Wish You a Christmas Blessing." You gotta love Kansas.

 

 

6 months

Baby Maddie is six months! She weighs in at a hefty 15 pounds and 12 ounces, and she is 25 inches long. Her 10 pound gain in six months is certainly something we are proud of. Also, she has two teeth and sits like a champ, until she gets pushed over. All her sibs still adore her as is evident by their continual mauling. Hooray for our healthy, nice baby.

 

Six months.

 

5 months.

 

4 months.

 

Bishop Dynamite

Tonight was the ward Christmas party and talent show. Here is Austin's talent. Just call me Deb.

Snow

Kansas has snow! Consequently, school closed for two days. The kids have played for hours in it. I was even a nice mom by allowing the huge wet mess afterward, and I provided hot chocolate and warm cookies. Winter is so cozy, isn't it?

 

 

 

 

Gingerbread Houses

The ladies of McPherson and I got together to make gingerbread houses. We spent about four hours just decorating, but we really had a delightful time.
Before.

 

After.

 

Side view.

 

The Ladies.

 

FHE

Last night our Family Home Evening festivities were lovely. First we read the First Presidency message from The Friend, then we each drew a picture of the nativity, while eating candy canes; we finished with an awesome closing song. As a family we felt the reality of Christ's birth -- no better way to welcome in this holiday season.

It's Beginnng to Look A lot like Christmas

Thanks to Austin, our tree is up, the outside lights are up, nativities adorn every corner, and our home feels so cozy.

 

 

 

 

The Humming Game

We play the humming game at lunch; one of us hums a song, the others guess it, then we sing that song. I hummed "Lattter-day Prophets", Maisie guessed correctly, so she sang the song. This is how she sang it, "Joseph F. Smith, remember the Elf. Mom, Glide the Elf is in our Prophet song!"