Jacksons first Church Christmas Program and some other mish mosh

Jackson has been practicing hard for his first Church Christmas Program.. or any program that he would actually stay up on stage for. Boy.. he has come a long way. He did GREAT. I was the proud mom crying in the crowd. I help with the preschool group so really have seen how great he has become. They did a short poem type thing, rang the bells and sang Jesus Loves me.

This is Jackson and Katylin.. she asked for a picture with Jackson. They are buds as they are also in preschool together.
My proud little man with his present from the sunday school.

Our little storm (well, one of three) produced this much snow. You can bairly see the swing... well now.. it is totally covered in snow. Yah.. live in North Dakota.. sigh!

We have been stuck inside because of the cold temps. This is what we do to keep busy.. again.. North Dakotins!

This is what we saw when we opened the door to get my husband out of the house after one of the storms.
Jenna got a gift from "Grandma Pat".. a friend of mine that I got to know through work. She is in her 80's and my first outing with her was to a strip show ;) If I am only half as cool as her when I am 80! Anyway, she doesn't have any kids and her only family is a long ways away so she really has taken Jenna on as a Granddaughter. This was Jenna's gift. I had been eyeing it up at the store but my budget was spent.. She loves it!

Here is a video of the Christmas Program... Sorry if it is dark.

I included a video of Jenna helping me out... she is really mommy's little helper. Here is a video of Jackson practicing it at home. It is soo hard to hear and see him in the video at church.

Jingle Bells.. what about Wedding Bells.

So here it is... the pictures are all backwards... showing last first and first last. After the wedding and eating the kids played Wii guitar hero.... Jenna had to join in. I made the happy couple a little wedding cake.. nothing special but something fun for them to do.

My mom got them the topper so that every year they can put it out and remember their wedding... didn't go with the whole shell theme I had going on but it works :)

They wanted a wedding on the beach so I gave them shells.. its not the beach but its something.

The happy family minus one very special little boy!!! Carter MAN!

Oh.. the kiss!

Still smiling.. prior to being married... give them a year ;)

Jenna all dolled up and ready to party!

Jackson playing with Grandpa Steve...

My two little people. NOTE the tie... yes... he HAD to wear the tie again... what ever.. This mom does not fight about the little things.

Christmas Carroling with Preschool

Today Mrs. Kristi took the preschool class carroling at the nursing home. The kids did WONDERFUL and it was soo much fun watching them go all around singing. Notice.. two boys... TONS of girls...

Here is them walking through the halls singing!

A visit with Santa and Disney Live

I wish this picture would have turned out better but you can see the excitement on his face... this was WELL worth the $$ spent. It was Jacksons birthday present and I think he had fun. Disney Live was a great production with good music, great characters and kept us all entertained. The only complaint is the DISNEY STUFF they put all over for you to buy. Cotton candy.. $10... Popcorn $12.. WHAT. Barry broke down and surprised Jackson, Jenna and our friends child with these HUGE suckers...

Love the look on Jenna's face.. "I can EAT this"? Jackson just dug in!

There was a lot of music and participation from the crowds. Jackson danced, and sang and answered the questions asked by the host. Jenna danced and had a blast too. I was a bit surprised she enjoyed it soo much. Toward the end she was getting tired. I brought her PJ's with and got her changed at intermission which was great because she was SOOO tired on the way home.

Pooh got stuck it the honey hole... All the friends helped get him out. Both kids were laughing at this.

Jackson was up on his feet dancing and singing. Jenna even participated with some dancing and singing of her own.

And here is Santa and Jackson. Here is Jacksons list for Santa for this year. Go Diego Nintendo Wii game (which I put in a special request and believe that will come through), his OWN bubble gum and a race car. He also put in a request for his sister. A duck. Don't know where that came from but that was what he said.

Not much happening... Snow, cold.. we are hibernating.

Here is Jenna doing what Jenna likes doing. Jenna loves to sit in the laundry basket... this night I was at a purse party and Dad was watching the kids. She kept getting in and reading the book, get out and then get a new book. Here Barry said she was just chilling out...

This is after we were outside. Both kids were COLD and needed to warm up. We rented movies from the library and they hung out warming up watching Arthur while I cooked supper.

Here is Jenna outside all bundled up. I had to shovel the driveway and the kids played. I SWEAR they don't feel cold... they were having a blast and there were lots of tears when it was time to come in. I was ready to cry cuz I was soo cold (I am a wimp like that).

Jenna in Jacksons snowsuit.. a bit big for her yet.

Jenna Pooping...or at least trying

This cracks me up...I am trying to teach Jenna about pooping in the potty. She hides behind the kitchen table when ever she poops so it is not hard to figure out when she is going.. she is just too darn fast! Burchills, they don't mess around! It is also hard to get her up the stairs and her cloth diaper off quickly.. Anyway.. I finally got it on video... enjoy :)

GOTTA TRY THIS

Ok... you have to try this.. I have started using asprin masks again.. BOY does this work. It makes your skin GLOW. I have been having some "issues" since the miscarriage and this has really cleared things up fast. It makes your sking feel sooo good too... it exfoliates and just feels great.

Take the cheapo asprin, put a little warm water on it and mush it up.. spread it on your face and let it dry for 2 minutes..... rub it into your face softly and then wash off.. you will be AMAZED at how your face feels! Just a cheap trick for you all to try! I am all about cheap.. who has money for microderm!