Not so rose colored

Kindergarten screening came back that Joshua should have his eyes checked. Michael took him during our days off for Thanksgiving. 

And now my baby looks like his ready to move out. The glasses have certainly aged him. 

I knew not to be surprised, but still thought I had a little more time. 

He looks as handsome as ever and at least for the moment is very concerned about taking care of them. 

He proudly wore his specs as we played games and giggled having some family time. 

He claimed he won both games because he could see so clearly. 

Silas chose his own game. I'm assuming he gets into plenty of trouble without playing the game. 

2 in a Row

Watch out! Two in a row? Can you believe it?!? 

Sunday night after Thanksgiving is becoming our night for the tree. 

The boys have been waiting patiently since Friday when I put it up (with help, my family was visiting.) It was a long wait, but worth it. 

The four of us sang some Christmas songs as we chose where each ornament should be placed. 

Then came some of the best parts: checking what the tree looks like from outside and checking out the Christmas book baskets. Many more days to come nestled into the chair near the tree sharing favorite stories. 

What are the chances?

Begin placing bets: do you think I can remain faithful to my holiday postings this year? 'Cause it's that time again. Today was church decorating. 

These two have been decorating the church tree together every year since they were able to walk or hold ornaments. A fun few moments were shared as they helped get church lookin' festive. 

Savvy Shoppers

Unusual perhaps to most people would be the sight of me following these three and their three carts.  

At the store, I'm just a pretty face. I don't collect the coupons, carry a list or, push a cart. 

I follow my shoppers with a smile. 

Rock'n' the Runway

We went to the Flagler County Airport here in Palm Coast. The boys loved riding a school bus from the parking lot to the air show. We weren't there long before it got dark. 

The boys giggled and squealed at the airplane formations, but we're even more excited about the "Journey" tribute band concert that followed. That's right, my boys first concert was a Journey tribute band. 

We stayed to the end for the fireworks and "Don't Stop Believin'"

Sleep came fast after Rock'n' the Runway.

CTKJO Day

Junior Olympics was even more fun this year because Joshua got to participate. I helped out with the planning. My job was to divide teams. That meant I could put Joshua on my team! What a fun day for him and I to share. 

It was interesting for me to see how he interacted with other kids and embraced the friendly competition. 

I could see quickly he shares my lack of coordination, but willingness to try. 

A day that we were anxious would be full of rain, turned out to be all kinds of fun. The rain held off until after the water balloons and everyone was happy about that. 

Silly Silas

I walked into the kitchen to him trying to slice a plastic Easter Egg.