I was so excited when Ms. Rose came to FUMC to be our children's minister because she promised to start a children's choir. This is something we had been asking for and now it was really going to happen. We started up an M&M's group on Wednesday nights and the kids have a lesson, craft, snack and choir. Mrs. Bitsy has been so kind to lend her angel voice to teaching the kids and they are loving it. This year they decided on a play for the kids to put on for the church one Sunday night. It was great with costumes and all. Pretty impressive on such short notice. Addie Blaire was one of the "littlest angels" and boy did she fit the part. She looked precious (i know mom's opinion of course) in her costume! She did a good job and tried her best to follow along to all the songs.
The group saying a little prayer beforehand.
Cousin Lila came to watch and these two were quite the audience. Nana, Pop, Aunt T, Bobo, Ms. Sharon, Nicki and Pop were all there to cheer her on.
Afterwards we attempted, that being the key word to get a picture of the 3 girls for mom and dad's Christmas card. If you are friends of the family you will notice that you never got that card and with good reason the picture just never quite happened!! But here are some really cute attempts, so mom in a sorta kinda way everyone can see what could have been as far as your cards go.
The next Tuesday was Addie Blaire's last day at school. She was having a Christmas party so I made sure to leave work early to be back so I wouldn't miss out. Unfortunately that morning Mrs. Nations, Addie's wonderful, angelic teacher was not able to attend because her mother passed away. She was definitely missed by all. The two classes combined in one room for some pizza and snacks. Before the meal though Addie Blaire was asked to say the prayer. I can tell you I have been proud of my child on many occasions over the years but none more so than at that moment. She did such a wonderful job of praying for everyone, including Mrs. Nations and blessing the meal. There is something to be said for the understanding, teachings and blessings that she is receiving this year at a Christian school. I can say with certainty that there is no where I would rather her be than right where she is and that is the best feeling of all. She is even finding time to teach her daddy and I a thing or two about the Bible. I am certainly glad to have her to refresh our memory every now and again, it keeps us accountable.
Leading the prayer!
Yum, yum girlie
After the meal the kids all had brought a book for a book exchange and Addie loved the book she received a girl's little Bible.
The birthday party for Jesus wouldn't be complete with out singing Happy Birthday to Jesus and letting him know exactly how thankful we all should be that he had that first birthday. A reminder of the season's blessings on all of us.
Since Mrs. Nations was out poor ms. Emily, the substitute was forced to be decorated like a Christmas tree. The kids had lots of fun wrapping her up and decorating her. She deserved whatever she got for work that day!
I can never get a good picture of my Christmas tree that really does it any justice in my opinion once again. I know someone told me once the setting it should be on, but this was the best I got.
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