Mom and Son

This afternoon Owen and I attended a special Christmas performance. A local church puts on a HUGE production every Christmas season. The cast is enormous, angels come down from the "heavens" and a real camel makes an entrance. This is my third year going and I was very excited to bring Owen along. A lot of the humor was over his head, but he remained mesmorized the whole 2 hours.

*editors note: the spots on his shirt are drops from the water we needed to respike his hair, he looked in the mirror at least 3 times before we left to make sure it was standing up perfectly. I may have started something very bad!

New Do

Owen is trying to bring mohawks back in style. Its more of fauxhawk b/c I couldn't bring myself to having it all the way down the back. Yes, it is shaved shorter every where else.

Pageant Promotion

Today was Owen's preschool Christmas pageant. They have been practicing for weeks and he has been telling me all about it. He was suppose to be a Shepard along with most of the boys in his class. Owen and I spent time before naps and bedtime practicing all the songs. It was much more rewarding this year b/c he actually learned them. This morning when we got to school the Director asked me if Owen might want to switch roles. One of the wise men called in sick. Fortunately I knew Owen knew all the parts b/c he has been explaining them all to me. So I said I'd ask him. There was no speaking part involved just a way cooler costume and different entrance, etc. At first he hesitated and then decided to do it. You should have seen his face when we put the costume on him. Shear panic, like a deer caught in headlights. He looked very nervous. Needless to say he did just fine.

This picture was taken after the performance. I didn't get one with the nervous face.

Puppy love

Evidently Mason loves pets so much he as resorted to checking out the classifieds. Somehow he spotted the furry friends and dragged me over to share in his luck. We sat together for awhile taking a look at each cat and dog up for sale or adoption. I think we are in trouble. Sounds like someone else I know. My sister asked for a puppy for Christmas every single year for as long as all of us can remember. Now that she finally got her wish this year, she realized she'll have to come up with something new for the #1 spot. Owen does not share these feelings and wants nothing to do with almost all animals.

8 years

(This is a day late) I can hardly believe we have been married for 8 years. Half of which we have been parents. God has been so good to us. We have an awesome church family, friends near and far, two fantastic boys, parents who continually love and support us, grandparents, sisters and one brother in-law. I have been especially reflective this time of year at the blessings in our lives. I am forever grateful for each of you.
We have had an interesting year with health issues. EJ continues to amaze me with his quick faith and trust that God will provide and direct us. As many of you know he has a very calm demeanor and it really blesses our relationship when we are faced with tough news or decisions. Our kids will benefit as well as they grow to learn the God we serve and place our trust in. Happy Anniversary EJ!
Last night we went out to dinner to celebrate. My sister watched the kids and took this picture. I had to laugh b/c I think all our anniversary pictures are taking with our Christmas tree. I

felt bad for EJ b/c lately I am not the funnest dinner date. My jaw problems hamper the joy of restaurant food. But I was glad to be out celebrating with him and not cooking and we did enjoy completing our thoughts and sentences.