January 2018

Our year always starts off with a crazy bang as we scramble to get Christmas stuff put away and get ready for Abigail's birthday photo shoot.  We had so much fun with Hannah's candy theme last year that we decided to save our props and use them again.  Abigail was super excited....even about wearing the same outfit since props were made specifically to match.  And just like Hannah her favorite part was getting to eat a sucker.  =)

We didn't actually celebrate her birthday until a week later, but she was good to be patient.  Loving the adorable cupcakes my mom made.

Our big family gift this year was a membership to the Heard Museum.  We intentionally joined at the level that would give us joint admission to the Perot Museum downtown and the Science and History Museum in Ft Worth.  Nathan actually had MLK Day off as a holiday this year so we decided to make use of our gift.  It was cold and windy outside so we headed to the Perot Museum which is indoors.  My sister was off work that too so she joined us as well.  SO much fun stuff to see.  We took out time and only went through 2 1/2 floors.  It was a great family day!

Hannah had another piano festival.  She really enjoyed learning her piece The B-I-B-L-E.  She learned lots and earned another 1+ rating which is the highest.  Super proud of all her hard work.

December 2017

December is over already and another year has gone by.  CRAZY!!

Hannah's big birthday/Christmas present this year was a loft bed with a desk underneath.  Both girls rooms lack in floor space so this is a really great option.  Eventually Abigail will get one too, but not for a few more years.  Hannah is LOVING sleeping up high, reading underneath like a fort, and having desk to write/work on. 

Our church church did their big choir and orchestra Christmas concert.  It was really long but SUPER awesome!  We played lots of really great songs.  I always enjoy playing with a large group.  Nathan and I played and both girls sang in a few songs with the kids choir.  Our church photographers captured these photos.  Photo credit: David Alvey and Jack Hess

Hannah also turned EIGHT this month.  I'm still not sure how this is possible.

Since we birthday was on a Tuesday we waiting to celebrate on the weekend.  We decided to just to cupcakes this year.  My mom found this cute idea on Pinterest and did a great job making them.  They were super yummy too!

We volunteered at our church annual Three Trees event again.  LOVE everything about this day!!   We give back to the community by providing Christmas for over 300 families.  But even more important we tell them about Jesus and how much he loves them. The pictures of the stage filled with presents blows me away every year! (Photo Credit David Alvey)