Noah is 11!

Noah turned 11 years old on Thursday! He opted for no party this year and decided he just wanted to pick out a few things to do as a family. He chose BBQ meatballs and blackberries for dinner. Grandparents came over for chocolate chess pie and presents (and of course a scavenger hunt!) after dinner. He had a great night and enjoyed his special evening. 

His scavenger hunt was made of 11 questions and he LOVED it! His big present was dirtbike clothes and I only got one picture as he found his present. 

On Friday it was potential icy roads so our county did a virtual day which meant the kiddos were able to stay home! Aaron worked from home, and it was such a treat to have everyone here all day. Noah tried on his camo shirt! 

Today our plans were to go out to lunch in Auburn and then play mini golf. But it was too cold for outdoor games (high in upper 30s, low 40s) and some roads we'd have to travel might have been icy so we told him we'll go on the next weekend possible. 

He chose our special snack today that we will enjoy during the opening race of Supercross tonight (dirtbike racing) and he is pumped about that! 

Noah, 

You are sweet, funny, spunky, literal, and joyous. You have taken to dirtbike riding so well and enjoy any opportunity you can go practice. Police cars still hold a special place in your heart and this brings me great joy. You are a snacker and you still prefer savory things over sweet. You love pickles and olives and are increasing your spice tolerance. It's a bit of a challenge sometimes to get you to think about what you'd like without worrying what others would want instead, because you are so kind hearted. You definitely enjoy being outside a lot and your imagination and ability to self entertain is strong! We've been working out as a family and it's so fun to see your enthusiasm each night as we go through the exercises. You are a jokester sometimes and love to creep up on me in the mornings as a fun way to let me know you're awake! It's so fun to see you grow & mature and start catching onto jokes and enjoy the shows your dad and I like and spend time with us and play games, etc. You are a treasure, Noah! I love you so much! Continue to seek Jesus earnestly and always. 

I love you! 

Love, Mom 

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Until Next Time, 

Much Love, Reba 

December Fun!

We've tried to make the most out of this festive season & I'm SO enjoying the kids being off of school for a while. 

Have a peek at our holiday fun so far!

Until Next Time, 

Much Love, Reba

Christmastime is Here!

Crank up Angela Lansbury's "We Need a Little Christmas" and grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this peek into our Christmas decor! 

This is our second year with this tree and we love it! 

I bought this little tree last year and the kids enjoyed putting their own spin on it! It sits on our backpack shelf with a wooden nativity and apparently a wooden plane. 

This wooden reindeer belonged to my aunt & the elves have enjoyed sitting in it earlier this month. 

I love my traditional Santa figure! 

With no staircase or other large format area for this banner, I decided to hang it on our bookshelf. On top is my special nativity set. 

I used to keep a very cleaned off coffee table but I recently discovered that I love to display books & important trinkets and I feel as though it makes the room more cozy. On the TV stand, you can see our Christmas countdown blocks and the toy nativity set that the kids play with. 

The kids like placing the new character onto our advent calendar each day. 

I am LOVING having my mantle this year at Christmas! 

My mother in law gave me a spare Christmas cactus last year and I'm doing my best to do it justice. The wooden block penguins were a Christmas craft from a ladies night at church in November. 

I am so enjoying my big window sill in the dining room. It hosts Santa pictures, Christmas cards, and little trees. 

Our Jesse tree is in the skinny window of the dining room. The kids like finding the ornaments (in the silver box) and hang them on the tree as we read the corresponding Bible story.

This photo shows lots of dining room table fun! A handmade placemat (made by my Nana), festive salt and pepper shakers, a container with ornaments, and our fun coloring tablecloth. 

This morning, our elves were taking a Christmas carriage ride. 

Target has CUTE dish towels and I love the whimsical city scene! 

Our elves have also enjoyed our Christmas jars. 

 

And they also drew Minion faces on the bananas one morning. 

Falalalala friends! Merry Christmas! 

Until Next Time, 

Much Love, Reba

Fall Fun Picture Roundup

 Here's a photo collection from our fall fun. I can't believe it's less than 2 weeks til Christmas!

Avery's dance studio did a cartwheel activity one evening before class. 

She placed a temporary tattoo on her face before I knew what she was doing. :)

On our way to a dance event! 

Candy corn punch! 

Wavy hair for school! 

We attended a fall festival that my coworker invited us to and the kids made Salvation Candy (pixie stick powder). So cute! 

A ballerina doing a pirouette! 

Michael's creation was Kirby! (Noah picked a long white gourd and chose not to carve it.)

Watching a Charlie Brown movie one morning before school. 

Fall Fun Day at the elementary school! 

Getting ready to trick or treat! 

As Avery & I had rehearsals multiple Tuesday nights in November and December, we'd pack a sack dinner and watch a movie in the truck until rehearsal started. It was a fun little event to help us through the late nights. 

Noah's ornament creation made to look like my parents' dog. 

Giving belly rubs to our country porch dogs. 

Every kid got to pick out a small tree for their rooms. 

I made Star Power Rice Krispy treats for a Mario themed celebration at work. 

Sponge roller curls!

A beautiful fall sunset. 

Up next will be Christmas things!

Until Next Time, 

Much Love, Reba