December 3rd found us celebrating Pips Baptism. It was a cloudy, rainy, day... but the baptisms was in a setting of love, and pure sunshine. I couldn't even talk the day before. It was the tender mercies of the Lord, that got me through my talk and preparation. I was right back in bed with a raging fever that night.
Loo did a great job on decorations.
I put together these handouts to go with my talk.
The Arciniegas and Becky and DJ came too.
Auntie Bri and Auntie Becky did a fabulous job on her hair.
A new heart charm with CTR engraved on it for the birthday girl.
Three cousins baptized this year.
Guh and Guggy with their beautiful Pippy!
Pip and Auntie Bri
They wereso good, we gave them crazy picture time.
Elizabeth's parents were in town, so the rest of us went to Lupes after the baptism.
Next opportunity to get out of bed, was to go hear Zeke sing at his Preschool Christmas program at John Wesley.
Cousin James was there too!
Such Joyful Noise!
I had missed two of Bailey's ball games so I was determined to go watch, droggy and all. The memories of watching her Auntie Bri flooded my mind. We love #4
On the 16th we attended the The Houston Ballet. The new arrangement of the Nutcracker was so amazing to see. Sara was such a joy to watch, I will never tire of watching her grace and beauty as she performs. She makes it look effortless. Her son Josh got to perform as one of the children in the opening scene. Next year a hope we can get everyone there.
Beautiful inside and out! Mother of 3.
The new set isn't as viewer friendly, but fun to see it anyway.
Let it snow, let it snow...
Told Audrey to dance. I guess cartwheels count.
Christmas Eve Traditions were carried out. Dinner at Pappasito's, Treats and nativity at Brianne's house. Gift exchange,chimes, and singing finished out the night.
This group was having fun with their tortilla dough our waiter so kindly brought them. I call it Mexican play dough.
Papa and I sat with the 3 Amigos. Benz hadn't gotten there yet. We had a great time listening to their conversation.
Love this crew and loved Tex Mex for Christmas Eve.
Desserts, Oh My! I might have eaten one or two.
The Nativity
Pippy was so excited to be an angel this year.
Our "sunshine."
Ike acted his part well.
I never knew Mary wore hot pink glasses, so cute!
Benz is learning to be a team player, he was a great Wiseman!
Our cute cow was happy to participate in her own way.
Gavin was Joseph, he wasn't thrilled about standing next to a short Mary, but he rolled with it.
Mary on her cute little donkey.
Love this picture!
Zeke (brown) really wanted to participate this year, He was an excellent shepherd.
Cousins exchanged gifts.
One of our very best memories of Christmas will be singing as a family in Church. In tradition of The Sowards Family singing "Star Bright." I am sure we were surround by angels from Heaven today.
On the 30th Brianne's Birthday, Rick joined Becky and I for a Birthday Lunch with Bri.
What a wonderful December, even with it trials. I will look back at it as one of my favorite Decembers ever!
