Christmas spirit

Well the Christmas spirit is officially here at our house. We spent the last few days getting into it.
We took the kids to see Santa:
Tim made some presents all by himself. He was so proud of this wood gingerbread house that he made:
We decorated the house:
And even made a gingerbread house:

Whew, we are busy. I love Christmas time... I know the next two weeks will be full of parties, and cooking and wrapping presents.... Take some down time, enjoy the sounds and sites of the season... and the smells (yuummmm, pumpkin pie anyone?) I have a new perspective of the holidays since I had kids. They make me slow down a bit, and savor the moment. May your holiday be merry and bright, and may God grant you a truly wonderful Christmas season!

P.S. Erika was not quite big enough to participate in all the family activities, but I will sneak in a picture here at the end... LOL

Whew!

We have been on the go for the last week. Whew.
Last week we had a visit from the kids Grandma and pa Eastham. The kids had a great time hanging out and getting to know them. Tim cracks me up. The first thing he said (while looking Grandpa Eastham up and down)"Wow, your a giant!" I was practically rolling on the floor laughing. We all had a good time, and are glad they made the trek out here to see us.
Then just in the last two days we have had many appointments.
Yesterday started with the two older kids in the dentist office. Technology is truly amazing. The dentist informed us that both kids will be loosing their front teeth in the next 6 to 8 months... if not before then. For Christmas next year we may very well have both kids asking for their two front teeth. LOL They did good, and no cavities! Yea!
Right after that Erika had her monthly appointment. She is now up to 9 pounds 4 ounces, and 22 inches long. She is getting so big. I do hate it when they get shots though. I don't do needles... heh. Here are some photos of her all dressed up for church: It is amazing how quickly they grow. She smiles at everyone now, and I discovered at the doctor's office she will laugh when you play the "get your nose game". It was really cute. She looks for familiar faces and voices now. Namely mom, dad and her bother and sister.
Then today the kids and I attended the monthly class at the Space center. As usual we ALL learned some new cool stuff about the planets. It was fun. Lex loves the puzzles and Tim had fun pretending to be a comet.
We have one more appointment tomorrow, and then I think we will take Thurs. off and just hang out at the house. LOL
I was looking at my calendar for 2009 and it is shaping up to be an incredibly busy year. With lots of various appointments, sports, church activities and homeschooling we will be VERY busy. I guess it's a good thing, but I am tired just looking at my calendar already.
Anyway, for those waiting for me to get some photos printed off and in the mail... they will be coming soon. I am just trying to get some of the better ones to get printed off. :)
I will leave you with a photo of all three kids... Enjoy!