I have racked up on Christmas gifts this year already, and it's only December 14th! They're not the pretty packages tied with bows you might have in mind, but they are the unexpected blessings of the season. Beginning with last week. A friend and wonderful photographer met us at Forsyth Park for a "mini-session"--30 quick minutes to get the perfect holiday picture. I was doubtful that our day would go well--30 minutes for 4 kids? But Laura is so good with the kids and full of ideas. Her best shots are interactive action shots so we just played with the kids while she snapped over 100 photos. And they are TERRIFIC! We will cherish them for years as they show how fun it is to have 4 little ones running around. I'll let you see them to, but promise to be surprised when your Christmas card arrives.
After our morning in the park, Jess took all four kids home and put them down for a nap. Did you hear that? He took all four kids home and put them down for a nap! That gave me a couple of free hours downtown to window shop and browse. I resisted the urge to get in my car and "get some things done." I ate lunch at a bakery I had been wanting to try for a while. I got coffee at Starbucks, and I visited all of the boutiques and stores on Broughton Street. It was the complete opposite of trying to go to the mall with four hungry, tired kids, and it was refreshing.
Today was our church's annual Lessons and Carols. It's a very traditional, very beautiful Christmas service and Sam and Ella Rose both sang in the choir. They were as sweet as you can imagine in their little angel robes. We love our church and it was such a blessing to watch our children participate. I made sure they knew what a wonderful gift they gave Jess and me with their songs tonight.
Here are a couple of pictures: The first is after church this morning. Yes, they look like the walked right out of who-ville, but aren't they cute? Unfortunately, Ella Rose was in one of her moods.
Right before the big kids were off to sing! Ella's feeling better now. Could it be the promise of a special kid's buffet after the program with all the candy and cookies she could eat?
3 comments:
The Christmas pictures are wonderful!! You two are such great parents. I especially love Ella's face when Jess is about to run through.
WOW! Wonderful pictures! I had to look at each and every one. The one with Jessie and the boys doing push ups is too cute.
Love the pictures. Can't wait til I can take pictures like that. But what wonderful subjects! I'm sure anybody could take great pictures of your family! Love you,
Paula
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