Yes, We had Christmas:))

This year Kevin & I had more conversations about what gifts to five the kids then ever.  It was intentional and a ton of fun:)  Thatcher got a bow and arrow; Brody got a guitar; Ella got a few smaller things & Barrett got dice...yep yep:)  They all got 3 gifts, just seemed easier that way.  Scaling back is good....the kids never noticed.  We read "What God Wants for Christmas" and it ends with a mirror simply stating that God wants US:)

Although they fought over who could hold Mary, or a wise man, the point hopefully remained...God wants US.  He wants our lives to bring Him glory....for that I am so thankful to be a small part of it as we raise kids.  Champions for Him...that is our goal.  Not perfect, not just right, just His....

What a fun am at our house:)  Thankful for good memories!!

 They like each other some of the time:))

Barrett got a set of dice....oh so cute:))  he loves them!!

 LOVE this pic.....he really wanted a guitar.  God provided one at a fabulous price:)))

Ella's Bday party

4 years olds are just fun....and are 3 and 5 year olds.  We celebrated E's 4th Bday in style.  There are soo many pictures, so I just picked a few!!

So thankful for our daughter!!

Gingerbread Houses!!!!

Well, it was fun, messy and FUN!!!  The kids had so much for with their friends, the Salsbury fam decorating, eating and laughing:)))

E's Preschool Program

Yep, it's Ella Week....so much fun!!

And a few of one of E's bff....she was center stage....so pretty!!

Ella in the Program!

Oh she was cute alright:)))  Ms. Jan asked who wanted to be Mary 2 weeks ago and Ella raised her hand and said "I do!!".  Well, she did a great job in the 10 min. play.  Super cute for preschoolers.  

Thankful we got a girl....so thankful:)