Sunday, December 08, 2013

PreK Singing!


The 4 and 5 year-olds sang in both services this morning.
I was picking up that Eli was a lead singer in the group just from some off-handed comments here and there, but I had no idea.

He nailed it. Like, I was shocked at how confident he was. And I was thrilled.

Ever sincey babies were tiny I prayed for boldness to share their gifts.
Chris and I both hate performing and we know that has hindered how we have used our gifts in the past.
I pray that my kids won't have that same fear.
As of now, Eli is good...;)


Handsome.



After the performance, Gramps let Eli pick where we would eat!
McAlister's won and afterward we relaxed on the couch with Gramps.

And, in case you missed our little star:

http://youtu.be/-AObFTnf0bM

Saturday, December 07, 2013

Underwood Christmas party!

Our kiddos had a great time at Chris' work party this year. Every other year the kiddos all come, other years it is adults only. ;)
They choose the Quarter Horse Musem as the venue this year and it was so fun!


After a yummy dinner with the kiddos having their own food choices and huge cupcakes for dessert, Santa came!

It is really great that they take the time to buy a gift for each kiddo...specific to each ones interest. So thoughtful!
Eli got a Ninja Turtles Lego set....

Ileigh got a Brave doll....

Both were super excited!

They also hire a photographer to come take family pictures. It is so neat to pull them out every year and see how much we all have changed!

This year's photo- look at that precious smile!





Fall's our favorite!

Before we knew what happened fall turned to winter!
Here are some highlights from the 'ole iPhone:


This is how she prefers to watch TV. Shirtless and hanging off the back of the couch. "Bookey!"

One last trip to the splash pad!

Blood Orange (aka: red) ice-cream is the BEST!

Ileigh loves to have bubba read to her...

A little room makeover....

Grown' like a weed....

Community helper week at school influenced Eli's career choice!

Ah. Lunches alone.

Started a quilt.

Helped gramps in the fire station...


Lead the pledge at Nanny's.

Eli's drawing of our family- and his many brothers.

Botanical Gardens...almost like Hawaii....almost.

New princess dresses!

There are no word for this adorable mess!

Norway baby showers!

First crushes?!

School pictures....:)

Pumpkin carvin'

Daddy's Halloween work party....

New hats!

After school playground dates...

Ahoy!


Mad vacuum skillz....

Published?! This counts, right? :)

Excited to meet baby Eli!

Candyland and clear schedules....

Helping bubba....

Finished!

Ileigh the dragon!

We are all labeled....

Thanksgiving break!

Turkey trot!

Batman wanted to go for a run!

Someone discovered sparkles...:)

Letters to Santa...

Watching Gramps' new barn being built...

Visiting Steve and Abby's new house!

What a busy, crazy time. Here's to winter!

Monday, December 02, 2013

Christmas in the Garden!

For December it has been beautiful weather.
We herd a cold front was coming in, so we decided to beat the cold and take the kiddos to see the lights in the botanical garden tonight!


Eli loved taking pictures with his LeapPad!
Our little photographer!

Even baby Polly enjoyed the lights!

After the lights we headed to shop for our LEAF and Apartment Ministry kiddos. The kids had fun picking out toys for their friends!