Tis the Season

I don't have any pictures to post but I had to share this experience with you. Yesterday, we donated some of Kamryn's old toys. (Yes, this was a little difficult for me as a mom because each of those toys hold memories.) I explained to Kamryn that we were going to give some of her old toys to other little girls and boys that didn't have many to play with. So we agreed to pack some up and give them away. We took the box to a local church center. I understand that she doesn't REALLY get it...but she understands as much as a two year old can. You have no idea how it warmed my heart to hear our two year old say "I share my toys" as we dropped them off.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

SANTA

Jimmy and I did not plan to be in the Santa picture, but Kamryn wouldn't sit in his lap. She didn't cry...just refused to go to him. Now she keeps saying "Santa bring me toys?". :)

Children's Christmas Program

We had our children's Christmas Program at church this morning. Kamryn was asked to walk down the aisle ringing a bell to announce the start of the program, but once we were there she refused. Oh well, she sat with the family and watched. I have to say, for a 2 year old that is normally in the nursery, she was very well behaved. We enjoyed seeing the children put on their program about the birth of our Lord!

parade

Kamryn enjoyed the Christmas Parade this year. Yes, it was cold; but we had so many layers on and even enjoyed the luxury of a heater! I didn't get many pictures and the ones I did get, didn't turn our very good....but here is one!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Happy 2nd Birthday Kamryn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAMRYN CLAIRE!

This morning, I woke Kamryn up with a little birthday surprise. We've already celebrated her birthday with a party a couple of weekends ago. But (per her daddy's request) she needed a little "happy" on her birthday. So, last night, I baked her a cake. This morning, I gave her a present (some play/dress-up high heels, a Dora book, and an Elmo book)....and we enjoyed some CAKE for breakfast! (FYI: This is only acceptable on your birthday.) We miss you Daddy, but you got all the credit this morning....and Kamryn says "thank you". :)

...she's SUPER excited...

Blowing out her candles.

(Don't laugh at the cake, I have never claimed to be a "professional cake decorator". That's why we have someone else make the party cake!)

Her Grandaddy called and sang her "Happy Birthday" this morning. She loved it! Her Mawmaw called early this morning too....but Ms. Kamryn was still enjoyed her beauty sleep. :)


"Hhmmm...what's in here?!"



...CAKE for breakfast...

decorations

OUR TREE

OUR TREE

WREATH FOR OUR DOOR

NEWEST ORNAMENT ADDED TO OUR TREE

ORNAMENT MADE BY KAMRYN AT CHURCH

THIS IS THE FIRST ORNAMENT SHE EVER MADE! I LOVE IT!

(I ASSUME FROM THE LETTERS, IT SHOULD SAY "LOVE GOD" MAYBE??)

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUSE

THIS ONE HAS A STORY: WHEN I WAS LITTLE WE ALWAYS HUNG SANTA AND MRS. CLAUSE NEAR THE TOP OF OUR TREE EACH YEAR. THIS MRS. CLAUSE IS THE SAME ONE I HUNG ON MY TREE AS A CHILD. OUR OLD SANTA DIDN'T SURVIVE OVER THE YEARS. SO, JIMMY AND I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A NEW SANTA TO JOIN MRS. CLAUSE AT THE TOP OF OUR TREE! JIMMY PICKED OUT A ROUGH AND RUGGED SANTA, WHICH IS FINE WITH ME. :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY DECORATING!!