Rhett's First Black Eye

It happened Christmas Eve. All the kids were playing when another Micah (Tony's cousin's little boy) and Rhett bumped heads. This was taken a couple of days later. At the time, we didn't think it was that bad. But by the time we got home it was a little swollen and then on Christmas morning, you could tell that it was going to be a black eye! Poor thing! It's almost gone now.

Christmas

Grandma Sharon bought Rhett a cool Lego set with Darth Vader!
Grandma Sharon made a whole bunch of clothes for Micah's American Girl doll!! They are absolutely adorable!

Grandma Sharon also made clothes for Blair's Bitty Twins... she's so talented!

Testing out a new game for the Wii on Christmas morning.

My parents bought Micah and Blair a pink retro kitchen set.

My parents bought Rhett lights for his golf-cart and some games for the Wii.

I had already bought their Christmas dresses when Beth sent me a site that had these pillowcase dresses. I fell in love and had to order them! I usually have 2 outfits for them anyway, since we go to so many places over the holidays. I bought these a little big in hopes that they can wear them next year, too!

Blair and Micah with their American Girl dolls!

• Rhett's big gifts were: a rip-stik (skateboard), a tv, some lego sets, some Wii and DS games, and lights for his golf cart.


• Micah's big gifts were: an American Girl Just Like You doll, a tv, a bunkbed for her dolls, a kitchen set (to share with Blair), and clothes/accessories for her American Girl doll.


• Blair's big gifts were: American Girl Bitty Baby Twins, a stroller for her twins, a (used) Nintendo DS, a kitchen set (to share with Micah), and clothes/accessories for her Bitty Twins.
  
  
  
  
  

Coomers' Christmas Eve

Blair in one of her Christmas dresses.
Olivia and Rhett hanging out.

John and Rhett

Devin entertaining Brian Anthony and Micah.

I have no idea why I don't have a picture of Desiree! This year we had Christmas at Donna's new house. It was absolutely beautiful! My favorite was her white tree in the basement that she had made into Frosty the snowman. I'm not sure why I didn't get a picture of it! It was such a creative idea! As always, the food was delicious and we had a great time! The night went by too fast and I didn't get to catch up with everyone. From there, we went to the church to read the Christmas story, have communion, and pray together as a family. I love this tradition! It's so nice to slow down and remember why we celebrate Christmas!

Making a Gingerbread House

Micah did this side.

Rhett decorated this side.

Rhett did this side, too! Everyone helped with the roof. Blair did the side that is shown on the picture below:After decorating, everyone wanted to eat what was left of the icing!

This was a gift from the twins in my classroom. It was a great family time activity! I did most of the structure and they did all of the decorating. I was pretty impressed with their creativity! We had a lot of fun with this and I'm sure this will be a tradition we will continue each year. It lasted through the afternoon until Tony got home from work and then they started eating on it. It was just too much of a temptation for them to wait any longer! ha! ha!

CIC's Children's Christmas Production

Not the best picture of Rhett, I guess this is an action shot!
I'm not sure what the glowing thing on his shirt is????

Micah absolutely loved having the opportunity to do the sticks...

as you can see, so did Blair!!

Midway through the song, Micah handed her bell to Blair to have a turn (they were a couple short). Blair was supposed to ring it a few times and then hand it back. This was Micah after realizing that Blair wasn't going to give it back to her.

Blair and Brooklyn jingling their bells!

The CIC Children's Christmas production was so good! It took many people and many practices to put it together, but it was so worth it! They did such a great job! I video taped it, but didn't get any short videos with my camera. There were a couple of times I almost laughed out loud at Brooklyn and Blair. You never know what a 2 year old is going to do on stage in front of all those people! If you are reading this and helped with the Kids for Christ on Wednesday nights, thank you! Your time and dedication are appreciated!!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Micah, Blair, and some of their friends
The Cinderella Horse Carriage

Visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus in the house on the Square

Rudolf and Frosty stopped by for a visit!

Self-portrait during a carriage ride (we didn't get Blair in the picture)

Micah and Rhett during a carriage ride

Visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus on another trip to the Square!

I'm hoping that most of you were able to stop by Charlestown and see the beautiful lights on display throughout the holiday season! It was just breathtaking! We made several trips around the square and through the park, stopping to visit Santa, Rudolf, & Frosty, taking a carriage ride, drinking some hot chocolate, and eating at the Charlestown Pizza Company, too! It was kind of sad to drive by today and realize that the Christmas season is officially over and that today is the last day for the lights! ;(

Christmas Card Pictures

These are the 3 pictures I used for my Christmas cards this year. I added the "silly" picture because I love the look on Micah's face! The pictures are compliments of Beth ... doesn't she do such a fantastic job? She's so talented!