My little ballerina, Abigail. She debated for a couple of weeks about which after school activity she wanted to be involved in this semester. It was a hard decision between voice lessons, ballet, and soccer but in the end ballet won. I was very excited to learn about a local ballet company that uses worship music for their practices and recitals. She is learning all of the basics without exposing her to any music that may be inappropriate. I can hardly wait for the recital in May!
Worship Through Dance
My little ballerina, Abigail. She debated for a couple of weeks about which after school activity she wanted to be involved in this semester. It was a hard decision between voice lessons, ballet, and soccer but in the end ballet won. I was very excited to learn about a local ballet company that uses worship music for their practices and recitals. She is learning all of the basics without exposing her to any music that may be inappropriate. I can hardly wait for the recital in May!
Snow Day, January 7th
So we are back in school after Winter Break for one whole day before a "snow storm" hits Chattanooga and causes school to be let out early. The kids were excited about having snow to play in but I was kinda looking forward to a "break" from entertaining three kids indoors. So, we went outside for a snow ball fight. The snow was a little too dry and light for snow balls but the kids had a blast anyway. 
Little Lydia coming in for the attack with a snow ball.
Abigail getting Daddy with a snow ball.
Caleb getting Abigail with a snow ball.
On the hunt for enough snow for a few more snow balls!
Little Lydia coming in for the attack with a snow ball.
Abigail getting Daddy with a snow ball.
Caleb getting Abigail with a snow ball.
On the hunt for enough snow for a few more snow balls!Movie Fun
As our last fun thing to do on Christmas Break, we went to see "Chipmunks: The Squeakquel". It was such a cute movie. The kids and I both loved it. It was too funny and good, clean fun. I feel pretty certain we will be buying the soundtrack in the next few weeks! Caleb wants to be Simon, Abigail wants to be Brittany, and Lydia wants to be Jeanette. They pointed out that I need to have three more children so we can have the entire group, wonder what Daddy would think of that?!?
Visit with the Fitzgerald's
Another Christmas celebration for the kids. After Caleb's birthday party we headed back to the house to exchange Christmas presents with Uncle Erik and Faith. The kids each got new toys to play with and they were all thrilled!
Now she's a pistol-packing MeMa!
Watch out, PePa is ready to do some home improvements!
Found a store in Chattanooga that sold the shirts that Erik likes, I think I did good!
After present-time and some visiting we headed to Red Lobster for dinner. Everyone had a good time laughing and eating. MeMa made a cheesecake and brought it with us for dessert. Our waiter got some of the staff to help him sing Happy Birthday to Caleb and Erik. It was a hoot!
Now she's a pistol-packing MeMa!Watch out, PePa is ready to do some home improvements!Found a store in Chattanooga that sold the shirts that Erik likes, I think I did good!After present-time and some visiting we headed to Red Lobster for dinner. Everyone had a good time laughing and eating. MeMa made a cheesecake and brought it with us for dessert. Our waiter got some of the staff to help him sing Happy Birthday to Caleb and Erik. It was a hoot! Two birthdays and Christmas makes for a full weekend. We are all a little worn out from all the activity but it was a good visit.
Caleb's Birthday Party
Caleb decided on having his birthday party at Holiday Bowl this year. This was our first bowling party so we were all novices. The kids had a great time bowling together, most of them were first-timers. Several of the adults bowled in an adjoining lane and were much more professional looking! Scott won the adult round and Caleb won the children's round. Regardless of who won, everyone seemed to be having fun. 
Caleb opening his presents. He got such fun stuff and will be playing with all of his fun new stuff for a long time!
Caleb was so excited to see that we were able to get a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cake for him. It was exactly what he wanted and very yummy!
After bowling, lunch, presents, and cake the kids headed into the arcade to play some games. 
Everyone had such a great time and Caleb was very happy with his birthday!
Caleb opening his presents. He got such fun stuff and will be playing with all of his fun new stuff for a long time!Caleb was so excited to see that we were able to get a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cake for him. It was exactly what he wanted and very yummy!After bowling, lunch, presents, and cake the kids headed into the arcade to play some games. Everyone had such a great time and Caleb was very happy with his birthday!Caleb's Birthday
Caleb celebrated his 7th birthday on December 30, 2009. Since the party was scheduled for Saturday we decided to do something low-key on his actual birthday. We went to lunch at Chick-Fil-A and the kids played on the playground for hours. Roy came over and had lunch with us which was a special treat for us all. After dinner that night we had cupcakes for Caleb's birthday and Caleb got to open one present. I think it was a good birthday!
Christmas Decorations
It wasn't until Christmas morning that I realized that I hadn't actually uploaded pictures of our trees and outside decorations. We had three large trees in the main living spaces of our house and the kids each had a small tree in their room that they decorated. Outside we had the nets on the bushes along the front of the house as well as our snowman and deer on the front porch. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did.
The view of the front of our house from across the street:
The tree in the living room on Christmas morning:
The tree in the dining room on Christmas morning:
The tree in the den after the children had played with it for several weeks:
The tree in the living room on Christmas morning:The tree in the dining room on Christmas morning:The tree in the den after the children had played with it for several weeks: Christmas at the Grandparents
After relaxing with the family we got dressed and headed over to the Denton's for lunch and more presents. Grandaddy prepared a huge lunch for us. It was such a treat not having to spend the day cooking and instead just get to enjoy everyone. Roy's sister, Allison, and her family came over also so we had the whole clan there at one time. That is a huge feat for us! The meal was delicious and there was no drama, I would call that a success!
The kids opening their presents from Grandmomma and Grandaddy.
Lydia showing off her new puppy. She has been wanting a Webkinz since Abigail got one for her birthday last year. Good job Aunt Alli!
Lydia showing off her new puppy. She has been wanting a Webkinz since Abigail got one for her birthday last year. Good job Aunt Alli! 
Abigail, Caleb and Logan all got new Nintendo DS's for Christmas and played with them the rest of the time they were there. Peyton even got out his old DS and played along with them for a while after playing around on his new guitar.
Christmas Morning
Christmas is finally here. After the Christmas Eve Service we put the kids to bed in their new Christmas pajamas. Roy and I had wrapped most of the presents already so all we had to do was put them under the tree and get the stockings filled. Before putting the kids to bed Roy went over the ground rules for Christmas morning: they couldn't get up until the sun came up. So, the next morning we were sleeping soundly when a little voice piped up from beside our bed. It was Lydia, I am guessing the older two talked her into being the one who had to come downstairs since she was the least likely to get into trouble. Anyway, Lydia came to Roy's side of the bed and said, "Daddy, I don't think the sun is going to come up today". Roy and I started laughing and looked at our clocks. Sure enough it was already 8am then we looked outside and saw how cloudy it was. Literally, the sun wasn't showing. Bless their hearts they were upstairs being so quiet and waiting so patiently for us. Needless to say, Roy told Lydia that he would come upstairs to get them in 5 minutes. I quickly turned the coffee pot on and got the cameras set up. Then it was time for the Christmas fun to begin.
Roy trying on his new sport coat. Doesn't he look handsome?
Lydia trying on her new Georgia sweashirt and hat. She was so excited!
Abigail playing with her new Barbie horse and bath set.
Caleb and Daddy setting up his new Star Trek Galaxy Bridge set. 
Roy trying on his new sport coat. Doesn't he look handsome?Lydia trying on her new Georgia sweashirt and hat. She was so excited! Abigail playing with her new Barbie horse and bath set.
Caleb and Daddy setting up his new Star Trek Galaxy Bridge set. Daddy playing the piano for Abigail to sing Christmas carols for me.
Lydia playing along to the carols with her new drum sticks.
Caleb reading his new book on the countries of the world.
All five of us had a wonderful Christmas, lots of wonderful presents and good times. We took a quick break from playing with our new gifts to eat breakfast, orange juice and pigs in a blanket. Then it was back to playing with our new stuff. We had a lazy morning just enjoying each other. What a Merry Christmas!
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