Christmas has passed and now we enter 2009

We all enjoyed such a wonderfully busy Christmas season and it flew by incredibly fast. We are about to enter 2009. The idea of the new year has always made me rather apprehensive about the unknown of the next 365 days. But, that is what life is really all about, the future! Faith and prayer will see us through it all.
Of course, you didn't think that you were going to visit here and not see any of my Christmas pictures did you?
We started off with a very nice Family Christmas Brunch on December 20th. It was a beautiful day and the fellowship of all was welcomed as well and the delicious food.
Christmas Eve was spent with the traditional Christmas Eve Service with the family and then returning home for our traditional Christmas Eve Dinner. I am finding out from the girls that this very special tradition means a lot to them and, since I was brought up with that very same tradition, it brings back many memories for me and it fills my heart with warmth for then and now.
Christmas Day passed very quickly, as it always does, but the memories will remain for years.
Here are a few pictures of course!

Audrey with Da and Nana after church


Let the opening begin


Rembe digging through her stocking


ELMO - Just what Audrey wanted!


Star War legos - just what Aidan wanted


WOW! Look at these cool tights from Rembe!


Fancy Nancy aka Rembe Leigh Groach

Christmas is just a couple of days away....

Sunday was the Children's Christmas Pagent and all of the children did a wonderful job with their roles and singing.
On Monday all of the grandchildren had a Gingerbread House Party and Christmas cookie decorating event. There really is not a whole lot to say except that these precious years are passing by quickly and I am trying very hard to pile up the holiday memories for myself and, hopefully memories these little ones will hold dear to their hearts.
It really is so much fun to watch them be so creative. Their Mommy's are always very near to lend each one a helping hand when needed. Of course, as far as these darlings are concerned, it is never needed, they have it all under control. Here are some pictures to help you share in our events.
Life is so good and God is so good to me!

Emma, Aidan and Audrey all together here,
Aidan's best buddy Garin is on the end. Garin
and Aidan were wise men, Emma and Audrey
obviously were angels. Mmmmm let's make
a joyful noise!


The icing has been tested, let the work begin!


Aidan and Emma at work on their creation!


Rembe and Audrey might be 2 years old, but they
are powerful together!



Mommy lends Rembe a helping hand!


Awww! Look at these tiny hands at work!


Of course, the Mommy's put their special touch
on the handiwork!

Okay Aidan, now it is time for the cookies!


Emma and Rembe working together.


Audrey likes to work from scratch!

The Christmas Holiday Season is Upon Us

I am afraid that I did not take any pictures of our Thanksgiving together. It was a wonderful day of Thanksgiving. We had both the girls and their families. Josh Mc's Dad, Mom and grandmother also joined us for the afternoon. It was a wonderful day for giving thanks for all the blessings that we have been given in the past year. God is good.
The first grade classes performed some Christmas songs at a PTO meeting on December 4th.
Of course, I have to post at least one picture of that event too!
We helped to host and attended the annual Christmas Party for the foster children on December 6 and this year we had about 360 in attendance. It is always one of the highlights of the season for Aidan and Emma. They love going with Da early in the morning and watch all the inflatable activities being blown up and everything being put into place for the event. Here are some pictures of the busy day.

Aidan's first grade performed for the PTO meeting
on December 4th.


CHRISTMAS GALA ON DECEMBER 6TH.
Emma enjoyed having her face painted! She takes it very seriously, obviously!


Rembe loved the pony rides. Heather wished she was
tiny again so she could ride too!


Finally, Santa arrives by firetruck!


Da and Audrey with her painted snowman face.


Rembe sits with Santa and gets her gift!


Aidan got some Star War Lego's from Santa!


Kyler anxiously opens his present from Santa.