Happy Birthday Jesus! Party

Yesterday we had a "Happy Birthday Jesus" party for Jeremiah and his friends, the "two Annas". Our party consisted of a craft, a game, and cookie decorating while we sang "Happy Birthday" to Jesus of course! Here are a few fun pictures from the morning

Craft Supplies (our version of this craft)

Ms. Leslie giving instructions about painting

Little Man's finished product...these turned out so cute!

 Next we played "Put Baby Jesus in the Manger", a spin-off of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey". I used re-positionable contact paper on my kitchen wall for the manger scene. I used my Silhouette to cut out the angel, star, and bean shape for Baby Jesus (below). I cut the manger free-hand.

Our ultra-quick and not particularly accurate "Baby Jesus" wrapped in swaddling clothes of course.

Ms. Nicole blind folded the girls, who definitely enjoyed playing the game...Jeremiah just wanted to watch.

Finally, we had snacks and the kids decorated sugar cookies. So fun!

You may have noticed we had birthday plates, napkins, and even balloons. We wanted it to seem like a real birthday party. It was lots of fun and I hope it becomes an annual tradition!

Preschool Christmas Program & Santa Surprise!

I haven't blogged here in forever, but these pictures were too funny not to post.

Tonight was Jeremiah's preschool Christmas program. His class is the "Young Two's", so most of them were in their own little world, turning around checking things out, couldn't care less about singing. Jeremiah was no exception to this. He was so interested in his tin-foil star...this picture pretty much sums his participation up. Hilarous! But what do you expect from a 2-year old?

I'm a terrible parent and have never taken J to see Santa. Mostly because he's not a big fan of costumes and strangers, so I knew it was mostly a recipe for disaster. Luckily Santa came tonight and after giving J a candy cane, he became a fast friend. Now we finally have a Santa picture!

Jeremiah had a BIG crowd tonight - a total of 9 people for one little boy. He was so happy to have everyone there!

Happy Halloween!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Thanks Kathleen for making this - it's so funny!

Visit with the Watsons

The day after Christmas we went to visit our good friends, the Watsons.

The Watson men enjoying a snack

Little did we know that Dale had received a Power Wheels Gator for Christmas. Dale was very excited to get to drive J around in his new Gator. It is no secret that Jeremiah LOVES his Popa's Gator, so he was in for a GOOD time!

Off they go!

Dale says, "Isn't this SO cool, Jeremiah?!?!"

J is thinking..."Yes it is! I wonder if they'll let me drive this thing?"

And Dale was very sweet to share & let Jeremiah drive. Or at least attempt to. I think they went a whopping 5 feet (maximum!) when J was "driving".

Dale teaching J how to steer.

I'm pretty sure Dale is saying "GO!"

Eventually they switched back, then Dale drove off & got them stuck!

But after following his Daddy's instructions, he got them going again & was so proud of himself!

I'm pretty sure Jeremiah is now hoping for one of these when he gets older.

And Lane was just content to sit in his stroller & snack the entire time.

What a fun time with good friends & all these BOYS!

Brannan Family Christmas (Christmas Day)

We drove into Raleigh late Christmas Eve to spend a few days with the Brannan side of the family. So special to enjoy the holidays with so many family members!

Jeremiah thinks Christmas is a LOT of fun!

Santa came & brought presents.

There was even a rocking horse that neighs & gallops...unsure at first, but he eventually warmed up.

Even with all his new toys, nothing beats getting to play "dentist" in Uncle Todd's mouth!

Showing off some Christmas presents...

  

Great-grandparent Love

Todd sporting his Ram Head

Harry enjoying his new 7-foot long blanket.

Jeremiah opening even more presents!

 

Jeremiah loves Maddie b/c she's a dog that's HIS SIZE!

The newly engaged couple...gotta show off the ring!

 

L-O-V-E

Poor Bax...I think he felt a bit of shame that I made him wear a Jingle Bell collar all day.

This photo cracks me up! Papa George substituted the traditional "Say Cheese" for "Say Sh*t!" just as the picture was snapped...caught us all off guard!

Hanes Family Christmas (Christmas Eve)

The Hanes side of the family celebrates together on Christmas Eve...

eating lots of yummy food

which J definitely approved of!

His big boy cousins both received laptops for Christmas. Jeremiah was pretty excited about their gifts!

  

Sharon "Gigi" George sent up a Moo-Cow for J for Christmas that walks & moos. He wasn't so sure of it at first, but has warmed up to it now.

 

He really liked the ride-on car that Uncle Perry & the boys got for him.

Here's Perry showing off his new hat

Big J trying to shoot me with the Duck from the Duck-Hunter game. Thankfully he wasn't successful (b/c the game was a big flop!)

My favorite gift of the evening was given to Tristan...a pair of slip-on "heelies" that Josh wanted to try out. Check out the following pictures to understand why this was my favorite gift!

   

J & Popa enjoying a box of raisins.

Perry & the boys

Our Family Christmas Pic