Gingerbread House

   The girls have been crafting this weekend; the gingerbread house kit was fun for them.   They have also worked on nutcracker craft kits, and ornament kits. 

It's been nice to be at home together.   We have made it through our first holiday season without Keith; it's a milestone I didn't want to have to face.  God has been with us, sustaining us.   I'm not sure how we would have gotten through any of this without a foundation of faith.

More Christmas 2012.....

Sadie played handbells and Maggie read Luke Chapter 2 during our Christmas eve service; right before this Santa visited our house.

Our White Christmas 2012

We had a white Christmas this year...a wonderful Christmas Eve service at church; time with family, and special time at home.   We missed Keith so much; we spoke of hiim often the last few days and he was here with us in spirit.

Pajama Day...

Tomorrow is Pajama Day at school; I started cutting out and sewing these as supper was cooking tonight.  Maggie designed the monster from an iron-on kit; she had fun and so did I!

Reading Time

Reading time....my favorite thing to see them do!

Decking the Halls...

Sadie and I (mostly Sadie) decorated the house yesterday for Christmas.  Sadie was determined to carry on this tradition.   What a great job she did!   It is so pretty at night.

A Deck with A View

This was my view from my deck recently.   Our deck was a gift from Keith; it's one of my favorite places to read.    A few quick things:

a.  Tonight, Sadie is attending cotillion; Maggie is at UIL competitions today.  What great kids I have, and what wonderful things they get to participate in.
b.  I have had 2 dreams about Keith this week;  both have been reassuring and wonderful, just spending time together.    
c.  I am close to tears today when I think about him;  wishing he was here to make more great memories. 
d.  Finding time to get to the store, clear out clutter, clean and cook is a challenge right now.  Ready for the two weeks off we are about to have.:)
e.  Made chicken and dumplings this week, with leftover turkey from the freezer, and 2 cans really cheap canned biscuits.  It was a great quick meal.

A Christmas Past

Remembering holidays past; not ready to experience them without Keith in the midst of our days.

Nature Walk

What a gorgeous Wednesday it has been; we went for a nature walk to pick up items to decorate the Thanksgiving table with.  We ended up with this fantastic photo op.

Soda Fountain Fun!

We visited the local soda fountain on Monday after school.   The atmosphere is so relaxing.  Maggie got a frostie, and Sadie got a root-beer float.

A Thanksgiving Celebration in Third Grade

Maggie's class had a great Thanksgiving celebration today; the students were able to choose to come to school dressed as either an Indian or a Pilgrim.   Maggie chose to be an Indian girl, so I made her dress from her dad's old shirts.   It was a very special, magical day. 

Cotillion Night for Sadie

My darling Sadie Kate is off to cotillion tonight. 

Princess for a Day

Maggie was Princess Diana for the day at school.   The students selected a person from history on which to write a biographical report.   Part of the assignment included dressing up as the person selected.    Maggie selected Princess Diana, and we had fun getting her outfit together.  She did a great job on her presentation.  Good job, Maggie!

A New Pair of Shoes...

Sadie's Incredible Volleyball Photo!

As middle front hitter, Sadie kills the ball.  She's great at blocking, too.

Bee Sting....Ouch!

Maggie was stung by a bee on the playground yesterday (again).   We have decided she must be allergic to bee stings, because they always swell.  This time, it flew up and stung her on the forehead.
Ouch.

Maggie's Volleyball Uniform!

Maggie plays volleyball now, just like her sister.

 

Twin Day

Today was twin day at school, part of the Homecoming Week celebration.  Maggie and her best friend were twins for the day!