Polar Express 2011

Last year we decided to check out the Polar Express in Calera, which is a real train ride down to the "north pole" where Santa then gets on the train to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Well, last year Sarah Katherine wasn't really feeling it, in fact she climbed on my shoulders to get away from Santa. I prayed and prayed this year would be better, and it was GREAT! We went with Heather and Kyle Davis, Jennifer and Brett Shinick, and one of Jennifer's friends - oh and a slew of kids with each. :) Everyone loved the train itself, what kid doesn't love a choo choo?! We sang Christmas carols, talked to elves, saw the north pole, ate cookies and milk, got treats directly from the north pole, and of course the grand finale - saw Mr. and Mrs. Claus. It only took 3 years, but finally my little lady saw Santa and screamed in a good way. She loved him and hugged him and really loved Mrs. Claus. We had such a great time and will definitely be going back next year! Maybe next year I'll get the tickets in July instead of August and there will be room on the two story car. :)

Connell Christmas Celebration!

The annual Connell family Chistmas party rolled in this weekend, and SK got to go again this year. She LOVES hanging with her buddy Daniley and from the looks of Danica's post they had a blast. It was a spend the night party this year, so David and I got to drop Sarah Katherine off and then went out on a date - a special treat for us since we don't have family in town to keep little miss from time to time. Thanks so much to the Connell's for being great friends and for being super fun too!!!

Here are a few pic's I swiped from Danica and the link to where the whole party was described.

http://dananddanica.blogspot.com/

Oh my gracious these girls are so stinkin' cute!

When SK first saw Santa - minor meltdown, to.....

Santa is my favorite! My daughter can turn on a dime, love it!!!

Baby Coram #3! :)

I have made it public on facebook, but I haven't posted to the blog yet - we are going to have another little one next spring! God has blessed us with a little bit that is growing and doing just great so far in it's little 15 week life. No complications and no reason to expect any, but my wonderful doctors are taking great care of me and giving us lots of great ultrasounds to reassure all it going well. I have no idea how or why, but I'm not freaking out nearly as much with this pregnancy as with the others. I guess once you learn God is truly in control and will carry you through anything life brings, it causes a foundational change in your outlook of things. This is not to say I don't have the "crazies" pop up once in a while, but I hear that voice in my head saying stop it - God's got this! We are so blessed with love and support in our lives and I know this child is feeling that as well. Thank you to everyone that has been there for us as we grieved the loss of Elizabeth Anne and all the way to the celebration of this miracle. Please keep us in your prayers - specifically peace, health, and strength of this little one (and really us too!).

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