Christmas Eve

We have started celebrating Christmas with my daddy and sister ( and my brother before he moved out of state) on Christmas Eve. They came over for dinner and then we opened presents. My kids LOVED everything they received. It's always great to spend time with daddy and Teesha. We don't get to see them as often as we would like to.

Christmas at Papa and Grandma's House

We celebrated Christmas at my parent's house, sort of. My brother called just before we started eating and said that his wife was going into labor. They live in Nashville. We ate really fast and opened presents even faster so that they could leave. My brother Tony and his family stayed and we cleaned up the house and visited for a while.

Mouse in the House!!

We had a little visitor one afternoon here at the Wilson house. I was in my bathroom when I heard a lot of commotion and Davis and all of the kids come bursting into the bathroom. They were chasing a mouse! They chased it into my closet and all I could hear was a lot of banging a screaming. He ran out and I threw a towel over him. Well Peyton decides to look under the towel. The mouse ran out an into one of Davis' shoes. They returned the little thing outside. I doubt he'll revisit us anytime soon.

Cookie Swap

In mid December I hosted a cookie swap at my house for our China group. A friend of mine used to do this and it was always so much fun. Mine was for the mom's and kids. I had everyone bring 3 dozen cookies (no store bought) and bring an empty container. We all go around and pick a cookie from each batch until they are all gone. When you leave you have 3 dozen assorted cookies. I also had the kids draw a number and go up to the sleigh and choose a package. Each package contained an ornament. I think everyone had a good time. I'm going to make it an annual event.

Christmas Card Photo Shoot

We had our "photo shoot" for our Christmas cards Sunday after church. It's so much fun trying to get all four kids to look at the camera and smile at the same time. Olivia and Ethan are in that strange fake smile stage. Here are some of my favorites. Be sure and scroll down. I have posted lots of updates. It's hard to find the time these days!

Wilson Ornament Swap

We had the Wilson ornament swap this past weekend. We used to have it every year but the last several we just haven't made time for it. Davis Aunt Margaret passed away in Oct. and it reminded all of us how important it is to make time to spend with your family. Uncle Edward and Aunt Margaret were married for 55 years. I just love the picture of he and Ethan together.

Decorating the Kid's Tree

The first tree we decorate each year is the kid's tree. It is the tree with "anything goes" type ornaments and colored lights. My tree has clear lights and all of the ornaments coordinate. everyone had a great time decorating especially Ava.

Peyton's 10th Birthday Party

We celebrated Peyton's 10th birthday with a sleepover party. Peyton invited his friend TJ and his cousins Micah & Asher to spend the night. He wanted a military themed party hence the "war paint". I can't believe that my baby boy is ten! It seems like yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital. His is such a sweet boy and I am very proud of the young man he is growing up to be. I love you Peyton!