The boys participated in their first church Christmas sing. They practiced for weeks on end and listened to the CD every single day on the way to school....yes, mommy knew all the songs too! They got to dress up like little German boys....and they were very excited--until it was actually time to get up on stage and sing in front of all those people! Right before they were going on stage to sing, I took the boys to the bathroom- just to be safe:) Carson was standing behind the door in the bathroom and a couple girls ran through the door, slamming the door into Carson's head! At first, he was crying and totally hysterical, but I got him calmed down enough to at least go on stage. We are still convinced he had a concussion! Needless to say, he did not perform well...he just kind of stood there with a blank stare....cried, sat down, and of course, put the lip out! Here are some pics from the night!
Church Christmas Program
We need a break! (They weren't supposed to be sitting!)
Poor Guy:(
The next performance of the year was at their school. Last year, we had a bit of stage fright, crying and refusing to sing....so the fact that they stayed in their chairs and participated even the little bit they did was a huge success!!
Mitchell's Place Christmas Program
We finished up the Christmas season with lots of fun times with friends and family. We started Christmas Eve with dinner at the Bright Star with Brad's family and then attended the Christmas Eve service at church. Some good friends, Eddie, Terra, Carley, Collin and JoNell were able to meet us there. Everyone came back to our house afterwards for some desserts and visiting. After putting out milk and cookies the boys headed to bed....and Brad and I weren't far behind....just waiting on Santa;)
Christmas brought a morning visit from Bebe and Pop. We went to their house later for lunch and presents with Aaron, Leah and Kerrigan. We headed home when Granny and Gramp made their way down from Memphis. They stayed a few hours, followed by a visit from Doug and Lori and then we ended the day with a visit from Grandma Sue!!! Parker couldn't quite stay awake for her arrival...nearly 9pm I think. The poor guy was asleep in the chair! Carson kept right on tickin' though!
Here are some pictures from our busy day!!
Puzzles with Terra and JoJo
Reading with BeBe
Playing Ball with Guncle
Leaving Milk and Cookies for Santa....Carson was soooo happy about this picture!
Christmas Morning!!
Handy Manny's Big Construction Set
Princess Presto ACTION FIGURE!! I promise, it's an action figure...
Just Playin'
Ring Pops!!
Carson in the Kitchen
Our Power Wheels Police Car!
Blow Drying Kerrigan's Hair, with her present from us!
Pop needs some help opening his gifts
Pillow Pets!!
Singin' with Doug
And here was our present to everyone for Christmas--
We're BOTH going to be.....BIG BROTHERS!!
Surprise to most....some of the reactions we got....
What?? You're going on Big Brother?
Yes, Carson is much taller than Parker....
They are each other's big brother...
Such a cute picture....wait....are you????
Are you s**ttin' me?
Are you kidding?? When???
Baby Douglas #3 will be joining us July 30th!
