Breakfast with Santa

On the first Saturday of winter break, my moms group planned a breakfast with Santa. It was at Lake Lanier Islands. It was a buffet breakfast where the kids got to go up, sit with Santa and talk to him.  We had a big group go around 50 people.  The event was great for the kids but not what us adults signed up for. Our service was also much less than desired. Here are some pics I took of the kids with Santa.

Christmas programs

All three of the kids had Christmas programs at the three different schools.  Even the Angel in Kindergarten had a Christmas party and her concert was earlier in the month. I am happy to report the school even had a Christmas up on display. So not all the fun has been taken out of school.

The Little Man was Joseph in his nativity play.  After his program (the kids sang songs in the worship space), his class shared milk and cookies, and had a book exchange. This picture is from following the event with the Little Man and Little Dude.

The Angels party was the same day. They had lots of activities to do.  We made reindeer and reindeer food (which we forgot to put out on Christmas Eve...oooops).  We made necklaces.  And the kids decorated cookies and had a snack. 

The following day was the Little Dudes program and party.  School was on a 2-hour delay that day because of ice and the Little Mans school was actually cancelled. His program was so cute. It is always interesting when the little ones perform. I don't think he actually sang any music but he didn't cry (like at Halloween) so I was happy with it.  Afterwards we went to his class for a pizza party.  They also had a book exchange.  

It was a fun time at all three schools. I am happy that I was able to attend it all.

Prayer Request

Finding my MOMs group 5+ years ago was a godsend.  Sometimes I get frustrated with it all. Need I remind you how a bunch of women can be/act? 

But this week, I was reminded by how great these women are.

One of the wonderful ladies in our group, her son was diagnosed with ALL (a form of leukemia/cancer) on Friday.  Her husband has started a blog to keep everyone updated on him and them.

As a mom my heart hurts for her.  I think about this could happen to anyone.  But then I think about it happening to this woman and her son.  He is such a sweet boy.  It really will test your faith, bad things happening to good people.  I know you have to trust your faith to make it all right again but sometimes my head gets in the way. 

My MOMs group has gone above and beyond. Our group banded together to make a basket for the family. We asked on Sunday for some things. And boy did we receive.  All day yesterday and since 8am this morning the moms in our group have been dropping off stuff.  It has been a continuous stream at my house. We outgrew our first basket and I am thinking today we will outgrow the second one soon.  I am completely amazed at what these women are doing.  And the ideas of more things we can do just keep coming in.

So if you are a stay at home mommy and are reading this....do you have a MOMs club?  You should consider joining one. 

And if you are just a friend reading this, please send prayers for the Hart family.  They really need them.

I am freezing...

The weather here is absolutely freezing. I can not even get comfortable in the house. I am either so cold or hot because of all the layers. Plus my hair is all static-ey which I hate.

The drama queen said this was the coldest day ever.  I am not sure but it is record breaking cold here...A record from the 1910's.

I moved to the south because I hate cold weather. This is one of those times when I just want to ask "Seriously?"

My Newest Job

Even though I love being a stay-at-home mommy and a part-time babysitter, I am really excited to do something more. I am so happy to finally share part 1 of my new endeavor. I am starting a consignment sale with one of my friends!!!! Visit my website http://www.applestopeachesconsignmentsale.blogspot.com/

We are back

We got back from Disney on Thursday afternoon. We ran out to the Angel's concert. Friday was her and her friends pool party. Today the Little Man had soccer, we went out to lunch, stopped by a friends house, decorated the tree, and did some Christmas shopping.  So sometime this week I will be blogging but not tonight. Tonight I am editing pictures in the hopes to get my Christmas cards soon (ha ha). Tomorrow I am taking the Angel to the American Girl store with a friend and her daughter and my mom. I am getting her a doll for her birthday. Yes, I have given in. I realized my kids really aren't as spoiled as I always fear they are. So for once, I am just going to get what she asks for without thinking about the how I shouldn't and the why not.