Kate's Pink Motorcyle

Christmas 2009

Kate got the pink motorcycle and barbie jeep. She mentioned in the tub "I only asked for 2 presents, but got lots"! She's such an easy child to please. I'll know next year if we cut back she won't be disappointed.

Kate called Everett to tell him what Santa brought since he had to work on Christmas Eve. There's no way to contain her until he gets home.

Kate thought when it was Christmas morning that it snows. When we woke up and I told her to wait for me before we go see what Santa brough, I caught her peeking through the window to see if it had snowed. So sweet!

She loved that pink motorcyle! She must get that from her Daddy.

Bitty Baby Becca got a new bed and diaper changing table.

Kate's Christmas Program

Kate had her first Christmas program at school this week. We loved seeing her perform songs from her circle time and a couple of Christmas songs with her class. After the program we were able to stay and see Santa read a book with their class.

This is the 3rd Santa she's asked for a "Pink Barbie Jeep that Me, Sarah, Wil, and Emerson can ride in and a pink motorcyle".....verbatim every time!

Breakfast with Santa at Church

Just cute pictures

Kate and her best friend Sarah playing dress up before ballet class.

I looked over one day and noticed this on my tree. Isn't it so sweet! I had to take a picture to keep the memory of my potato head ornament Kate so proudly displayed!

Pajama Day at School

Kate's class had Pajama Day and watched the Polar Express. They even had a visit from Civitan Santa, who brings gifts to certain classes in our county. Kate loved the princess presents from Santa.

I love the excitement in seeing them all open gifts with each other.

Kate's seen Santa 3 times this year and started off asking only for a pink motorcycle that rocks. Santa had a little trouble getting his elves to build that, but they made one that will have to do! This week she added in a pink barbie jeep for her and Sarah to ride. She has expensive taste in presents!

Kate excited to go to school in her pajamas.

Tis the Season!

We had a weekend full of activities at our church this weekend. We started with our Children's Christmas Party. Kate and McKinley had a great time making crafts and being with friends.

Kate chose to make a card for someone. When I asked who she wanted to make it for she replied, "Santa"! Here she is writing him a letter with a picture of Santa in red with his long beard and a cookie! She really wants that pink motorcycle she's asked for this year!

Kate doing her mission project.

The Christmas program at church. My camera did not work, but she is the angel right beside the 2nd candle from the left.

When Becky and I were young, we were also in the Christmas program at our church. I was an angel and Becky was a donkey when we did it and now our children were the same. I only wish I had that picture to blog from years ago.

My little angel!

Thanksgiving

We had a delicious Thanksgiving at Aunt Becky's this year. The food was delicious and the kids finished dinner with the traditonal Charlie's Brown's Thanksgiving.

Play Date

During Thanksgiving break I kept Marley Ann and McKinley for a few hours. Kate and McKinley had a fun play date while Everett enjoyed time with Marley Ann.

This picture will be bribery when McKinley gets older. Although you cannot see it, he was also wearing Disney Princess high heels too! We did not do this to him. He came into the living room from Kate's bedroom completely glamorous!

How sweet!

Decorating for Christmas

We've never decorated the outside of our house with anything more than a few wreaths. This year, we decided to try a little more without going overboard. Everett really got into putting lights on the bushes and our new grapevine reindeer.

Kate loved helping Mommy decorate the tree while Daddy worked on the putside. I even looked over last night at the tree and noticed her own homemade ornament....potato head parts (pirate hook, moustache, purse) linked together for a most creative ornament. How precious it is having children in the house!

Thanksgiving Feast

It is tradition at our school for all Pre-K classes to have a huge Thanksgiving Feast. Chart paper is rolled down the long hall and all 8 classes gather around to enjoy a morning Thanksgiving Feast. It is always fun to watch, but even more special seeing Kate participate with her friends.

Miss. Tracy and Kate

Sarah and Kate. Best Friends!!

Happy Halloween

Kate was a beautiful fairy for Halloween. She was invited to a church festival with her best friends at school, the triplets.

One quick stop at a teacher's house before the festival to see Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, and as Sarah called Kate, "The Fairy Godmother"!

Here is Kate before leaving to trick-or-treat. It was hard to get a picture without getting wet!

Our first stop, the Gore's.

The flock of fairies

Everett and Kate before he had to get to the airport!