Brown Family Christmas

Christmas eve we spent with the Hall side of Jared's family. Russ and Cindy had a fun game to play. Essentially you have to open this present that is put in 5 boxes dressed up like this. Pretty funny!

The boys with their Gamma.

Christmas morning we spent with the immediate Brown family. The boys had fun opening up all their presents. We also had a gingerbread house decorating contest. Most couples gave up.... so I think we won. Cal's creativity was the key to our amazing house

Christmas afternoon we went to Mammie and Pawpaw's house. Cal is so sweet with his Cousin Cole. He got a cool remote control train.

Our Family Christmas

We had a great little family Christmas. For breakfast we had a yummy breakfast casserole. Cal got a recorder, Donkey's Christmas (from Shrek), and two Choo-Choos. Obviously the trains were the big hit!

Shaw Family Xmas

We had so much fun with Grammie, PopPop, Uncle Dennis, Aunt Kris, Cousin Kenzie, and Cousin Dawson!!! Here are some pictures to sum up our family fun :)

December

I have finished my Fall 2010 semester... Praise God!! I'm only two semesters away from finishing!! This semester hasn't been as bad as others because Jared wasn't working. At first, when Jared couldn't get a job, we were discouraged and disappointed. Now we see God's big plan... sanity for us all! Jared has been so wonderful this semester with helping around the house and with Cal. He has finals this week, so please keep him in your prayers.

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks.....

Baking Christmas cookies with Mommy.


FYI - don't make them with premade dough... they don't turn out as well.

Handmade Advent Calendar

Check it out!
http://www.stylelushblog.com/2010/12/my-handmade-advent-calendar.html
This is a great idea!!!

Getting ready for Christmas!