Special Delivery From the North Pole

She found him! It was so much fun to watch Mary Ruth look for Peter every morning.

This year we received a special delivery from the North Pole. Santa sent a special elf to watch our house and report back to Santa. Mary Ruth named him Peter. Peter moved around and created a little mishchief. He also brought a couple of special presents for the kids. We miss Peter. Can't wait for him to come back next year.

Christmas Card Photoshoot 2009

James and Mary Ruth looking at The Polar Express

Puppy needed to check out the story too.

James saw the train in Polar Express for the first time. "A Choo Choo! A Choo Choo TWAIN!"

Decorating the Tree

Mary Ruth was a big helper this year. I unwrapped the ornaments while she and Daddy put them on the tree. James helped a little, but he still thinks that ornaments make great balls, so his time got cut a little short.

Mary Ruth's Thanksgiving Program

The turkeys have to hide from the farmer. He is looking for a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Mary Ruth with her friend Ava before the big show.

The three year old class participated in the Thanksgiving Program at Preschool. Mary Ruth was a turkey. She LOVED being on stage. We were very proud of her. She did a great job.

Potty Training James??

I know I will pay for this one day, but it is cute, so I will post it anyway. These pictures were taken in the fall, before James was ready for potty training, but he insisted on sitting on the potty. He wanted a book and sat there for a long time. He is now almost two and a half and we are getting ready to start really potty training. Wish me luck.