DPP #13

DPP #12

More traditions...

Advent readings with candles followed

by reading "A Christmas Carol."

DDP #11

John has been practicing for a Christmas choir Sunday

afternoons. He usually takes the big kids and Amelie usually

sleeps, which leaves me some time with this guy.

This darling boy showed up to church with

his shirt completely buttoned inside out.

And when we went down to fix it, I (again!)

found out he was missing certain under garments.

DPP #10

Saturday morning we surprised the kids with

tickets to a live performance of Handel's

performance. John has been working through it

in sections every night, so this seemed a fitting

reward. Plus we've been listening to it

so much, Amelie has "favorites".

Amelie told everyone we went to the "Handel Messiah Party."

DPP #9

Advent Calendars are one of the highlights of this season for my kids.

What could be waiting in chocolate form each day?

DPP #8

Another Christmas party. This for the Thursday

classes the big kids are in. And Ballroom dancing...

Soooo darling!

DPP #7

Nothing says Christmas quite like "Hottie."

(Last Christmas the kids got to choose a Christmas hat

and I didn't notice Amelie's pink one had words on it

until we were home. And for the laughter it's provided us,

it's been worth it.)

DPP #6

Christmas party with CC

DPP #5

He came downstairs and said he was Santa.

(Please note the bulging belly)

"I really have to eat spinach, Dad?"

Love this boy.

DPP #4

Sunday night with hubs

First batch of Christmas cookies

DPP #3

Family tradition: Watching White Christmas

DPP #2

No room in the Inn because Barbie and crew have taken over.

This WAS part of a nativity scene...

The culprit: rocking "baby Jesus"

(wrapped in peace signs, no less.)

DPP #1

December Photo Project

Can I post a picture a day until Christmas? It'll take a miracle but these

precious days are flying fast and I've got to start taking more pictures!