Happy 7th Birthday, Dallas!

Dallas has been reminding Doug and I for the better part of the last 10 months that he would be "turning 7 soon."  Well, the day finally arrived!

Doug, the girls and I surprised Dallas at school to join him and his friends for lunch.  There was quite a debate among his classmates as to who would sit with us.  Luckily, there was enough room for all the boys in the class at our table.

We are celebrating this weekend with family, so tonight we had a skillet chocolate chip cookie and ice cream in honor of the birthday boy.

I still can't believe that 7 years ago, I became a mom for the first time.  We are so thankful that God has blessed us with such an amazing and talented son.  May the Lord continue to guide you, Dallas, into the loving, smart, and sometime mischievous person He wants you to be.

Until next time...

Merry Christmas from our Home to Yours

We made it home from Aunt Pat's last night.  Dallas and Reba each wrote a note for Santa, placed some cookies and carrots on a plate, and filled a mug with milk and a cup with water (for the reindeer).

This is what greeted the kiddos this morning when they woke - an empty plate and cups and a letter from the Jolly Guy.

Dallas' note to Santa

For Santa, the milk and the cookies (are for you).  The carrots and the water is for your reindeer. Have a happy new year. Love, Dallas
Santa responded: Merry Christmas! Chip (the Elf that was in Dallas' classroom) says "Hi!" -Mr. C.

 Reba's note to Santa

Santa, Merry Christmas.  We have (cookies) for you. -Reba
Santa responded: Thank you! - Mr. C.

 The stockings were stuffed by the TV with care...

We let the kiddos look through their stockings before we headed to Mass.  The church always looks so lovely decorated for Christmas.

A parishioner was kind enough to offer to take a family picture for us.

When we got home, everyone changed into comfortable clothes, and Dallas and Reba agreed we could open gifts.

Santa brought new batteries for the Gators!

Daddy got the girls matching pink tractors

Another item Reba mentioned more than once that she would like was a combine, I had to twist Daddy's arm to convince him to get her one...

Dallas loved watching Doug and I open presents. I do believe he is learning to love to give.

Santa also brought Dallas and Reba wooden baseball gloves that have Cincinnati Reds on them. The gloves can hold their bat, glove and ball.

Julianne was happy carrying around her new outfit

Daddy also painted a semi truck for Reba

Dallas loves his new lowboy trailer

Until next time...

Christmas with Rosenfelds

We were able to spend Christmas Eve with Gram's side of the family.  Gram found my camera in the diaper bag; therefore, I have pictures to share with you all!

Dallas and Reba always love playing with this toy (I think it's Little People, but I'm not sure) when we are at Aunt Pat's house.

Doug and I joined Christy, Aunt Peggy and Kathryn in a game of Tripoley

The kiddos were able to decorate gingerbread men (thanks to Jeff for bringing the supplies)

(Great) Uncle Junior has a special spot in his heart for Reba - they share a birthday and are both left handers ;)  Reba was happy to climb up in Uncle Junior's lap and share her game today.

Gram helped Julianne open her goody bag

Aunt Peggy had ordered from my Jamberry party in the fall, but was waiting for me to show her how to apply them.  So we had a pedicure session!

Aunt Josie getting some snuggle time with Sugar

A new family photo!

Until next time...

I'm the Gingerbread Man

A couple weekends ago, when Pa, Gram and Aunt Josie came to visit, Gram brought along a decorating kit.  Dallas and Reba were excited to get to decorate the Gingerbread Man!

 

Getting ready to begin

Dallas and Aunt Josie adding curly hair

 Reba and Gram adding the bow

The finished project!

Until next time...

Cookies for Santa

Lucky for us, Santa accommodates and travels early to some very special boys and girls!  Last night we prepared for Santa by making cookies...

...and licking the spatula

and the scoop...

Then, we prepared a plate for the jolly guy; along with some carrots for the reindeer (Dallas thought the carrots needed to be on top of the cookies, and little sister had to followed suit)

We put the plate out where St. Nick would see it

and made a card as well

Check back later to see all the goodies he left for us :)

Until next time...

O-R-E-O

I'm sure the kids just love it when Dad gets to spend the evening with them while Mom is out. Take this past Wednesday for instance. I had a church meeting, and Dad was in charge...

Until next time...