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We spent the day at the Gaylord Texan. It was 9 degrees!!

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

The decorations and lights were so beautiful!

Merry Christmas 2010

We are so grateful for our four children and being able to share the magic of Christmas! The kids have been counting down the days on our Advent calendar and Christmas Eve was finally here. They were so excited and had everything in order for Santa Claus. Above picture of Santa's cookies and milk. We even called the North Pole and talked to one of Santa's elves. The elf told them to get to bed soon because Santa was on his way to Texas! Catherine is so tired in this picture but she did not want to miss any of the excitement.
Eric and I found this note on the mantle after they went to bed. Sarah left her glow sticks from our Christmas Eve service for Santa. So sweet!

The kids were up bright and early but did not wake us. They worked hard in the kitchen making us breakfast! We did not hear them and they surprised us with breakfast in bed!!! Santa brought lots of gifts. Above picture of William with his new Star Wars Light saber. He thinks he is a Jedi now. Catherine did not want to share the candy cane she found!

We have done lots of baking this Christmas. Catherine eating cake batter for the first time. She did not want to share this either! Sarah wanted red cupcakes.

Elizabeth decorating her gingerbread cookies. She has become a great helper in the kitchen. Eric gave us a cooking class for Christmas. hmmmmm

Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas In The Square

A beautiful evening in Texas to look at Christmas lights. Christmas in the Square is the largest choreographed lights and music display in Texas. Very impressive!

Winter ONEderland

A&M Basketball

Eric took Elizabeth and William to the A&M vs. Arkansas basketball game this afternoon. The Aggies beat the Razorbacks in OT! Sarah did not want to go because of a birthday party she did not want to miss!

Christmas Carols

Elizabeth got to go on a choir field trip today to the mall. They sang Christmas carols and put smiles on all the shoppers. Afterward they got to have fun ice skating.

The Polar Express

William got to wear his pajamas to school and watch The Polar Express. After the movie, the front office called and told them they had received a special package. All the kids got a bell from the North Pole! William is so excited about his bell from Santa Claus!!

O Christmas Tree

We decorated our Christmas tree this evening. The kids always have so much fun going thru the boxes and finding their ornaments. Catherine likes taking the ornaments off the tree. I think we will be finding ornaments around our house months from now!

Christmas Concert

Last night the kids participated in our all church Christmas Concert. They have worked so hard and were so happy all their grandparents came to watch. Above Sarah (2nd row 3rd from left in Santa hat) singing O Hear the Angel Voices.
William (far left) singing Baby Born in Bethlehem.

Elizabeth (Santa hat) playing hand bells. She also performed Sunday morning. They played Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

End of Season

Elizabeth losing her last tournament of the season this past weekend. Brrrrr...it was cold! We are ready for indoor basketball!
Sarah with her soccer team at their end of season party. Good memories with some great families.

Holiday Concert

Tonight Elizabeth performed with her school choir. They did some fun Christmas songs. We all really enjoyed it.
Three pretty girls with Papa after the show.

Proud parents!!

Wacky Wednesday

Today is Wacky Wednesday for the kindergartners. William was so excited this morning! He wore his shirt inside out, shorts over his sweats and two different pairs of shoes/socks.

Spaghetti

This kept her busy for a while. Think we will have spaghetti more often.

HO HO HO

All done with Santa Claus!!

Advent Festival

This evening the kids enjoyed the Advent Festival at our church. They always do a wonderful job and the kids have so much fun. Above pic of William after he won the candy walk.
Elizabeth holding a sweet bunny at the petting zoo. There were so many adorable little animals. I think they would have stayed there for hours if it wasn't so cold outside.

Christmas Pageant

This morning Sarah and William sang in our church Christmas Pageant. Sarah was an angel and William a donkey. Above pic of William in the tan t-shirt. He had a small part and did great! Elizabeth had a softball tournament this weekend and was not able to perform. :-(

Dickens Of A Christmas

We had lots of family in town over Thanksgiving break. We spent our last day together at Dickens of A Christmas.
William enjoyed the petting zoo.
Catherine did not like the ponies and reindeer.

William and cousin JP on the carousel.

Our Pittsburgh cousins. We are going to miss them!

Cousins!

Catherine and Cousin Drew.
We had a fun week getting to know our Pittsburgh cousins. Above picture of our ICEC Meeting (Ice Cream Eaters Club).

Thanksgiving 2010

This year we are thankful for all the wonderful memories of our beautiful grandmother. We will miss you Grandma Green!

Mary Agnes Green, wife of retired Elder of the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Rev. R. Edwin Green, died Monday November 22, 2010 in Plano, Texas. Her family will hold a private family prayer service on Wednesday November 24, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Oglethorpe Memorial Garden on St. Simon's Island, Georgia. Survivors include: husband, the Rev. R. Edwin Green; children, John W. Green (Sandy), Philip B. Green (Barbara), Thomas J. Green (Jane) and Susan E. Wilkerson (Scott); seven living and two deceased grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Thanksgiving Feasts

Today the kids had Thanksgiving at school. Standing in line three times was not a good plan so told the kids they could have food from any "drive thru." Their lunch times were longer which made kindergarten start at 10am! Nothing open for lunch at 9:30am so William got breakfast from Chick-fil-A. It was yummy!
The girls got their turkey feasts from Dickey's.

Lunch #3 finished at 2pm. Catherine was a trooper!!!

Christmas List

William has "real baby" on his Christmas list. He wants Santa to bring a boy this year!

High School Musical

William went on his 1st school field trip yesterday. They went to the high school to see a musical. His favorite part was riding the school bus!

City Hall

Sarah got to go on another field trip today to City Hall. They got to hear from all the city departments including a fireman, a policeman and the mayor! Afterward, we had a picnic then took a tour in the historic village. Above picture of Sarah in the old historic schoolhouse downtown.

Happy Halloween