Christmas festivities with family...

This Christmas was so much fun! My mom and dad, and sister and brother-in-law all came to our house for almost a week. Addison LOVES having family in town, and the two of them get more attention than they know what to do with. Everyone had a great Christmas, got more than they could have asked for, and Santa was good to us all...

Bucket list

Okay, among many things on my bucket list, to include driving a bull dozer, was to attend a Garth Brooks concert. Once he decided to retire, I came to terms with the fact that this one particular part of my list would never be checked off.

UNTIL...my friend Jaci called on the Monday before Christmas. "Sierra, wanna go see Garth with Jodi and I on Wednesday night?" I didn't even have to think. I had no idea whether it could be done logistically, with the kids, Jae, and my sister coming in town...but I DID NOT CARE! I was going!

Needless to say...it was literally the most amazing night EVER!!! (with the exception of my wedding and children's births, of course...) He was the best entertainer I have ever seen, and Trisha Yearwood even came out for a few songs. I have never been to a concert where literally everyone new every word to every song...

Oh...and by the way, I was only like 10 rows back!!!!!

A handful of 4-year olds...

had a Christmas party. And it was adorable. They helped their teacher read the story of the birth of Jesus with instruments, sang songs, stated bible verses, did a book swap, and just had FUN! Not to mention the always yummy food!

Dear Santa,

we believe...

Dinner with Santa

For the second year in a row, we went to the Early Works Museum to have dinner with Santa. Addison was so excited! Quenton, on the other hand had been pretty nervous around him, but was very excited that night...you can see it in his little face...

Addison's last preschool program...

December 9th was Addison's last preschool Christmas program. I had such mixed emotions. Next year, she'll be heading to kindergarten, with an entirely different experience. But, since I can't stop the clock, I tried to focus on enjoying it...

What a stinking cutie pie...