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Christmas Eve 2017

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Obligatory family picture before Church

The boys sang in the Central Kids Choir at the Christmas Eve service, they did so good! We loved watching them up there!

When we got home from church we had Pollo al Disco and hot fruit salad waiting for us in the crock pots. It was a successful Christmas Eve dinner for sure, even the kids loved it.

After dinner it was time for presents!

We contiued our traditon of giving the kids 3 gifts each;

Grayden got Lego's Bounce-Off game, and a "National Geographic Book of Why"

Sadler got Lego's, Connect Four, and "Fly Guy Book of Why"

Jovie got Doc McStuffins figurines, Disney Princess cupcake game, and Disney Princess magnetic paper doll set

Sweet Kodak moment! Grayden painted rocks at school during their Christmas Workshop and gifted them to Jovie.

Our little photog!

Robb got me a new memory card for my camera, and I got him a Fossil SmartWatch.

Gift from Sadler

Grayden's gift to me

Grayden's gift to Robb

Sadler's gift to Robb

Jovie's gift to us!

We ended the night with ice cream and staying up too late playing with our new toys ;)

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Merry Christmas {2017}

Monday, December 25, 2017

Merry Christmas!

"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Luke 2:10 & 11

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Jovie Breann, you are 4 years old!

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Wow, Jovie! 4 years old!?

It's truly unbelievable, and bittersweet how fast you're growing.

At 4 years old you are smart, sweet and sassy!

You weigh 38 lbs and are 41" tall.

You love to sing made up songs, paint, play with your dolls, your dollhouse, and play-doh.

You love DocMcstuffins, Frozen, and Out-daughtered!

Your favorite princess is Aurora, your favorite color is pink, your favorite food is grilled chicken breast with A1.

You are great at coloring and love school.

You don't like when people call you "cute" (you prefer "pretty")

You don't like dogs, bedtime, or wearing jeans!

You are very shy and bashful in public, but love to be the center of attention at home!

You love to exercise, cook and do everything mommy does!

You became a great swimmer this Summer and love to be in the water!

You are little fashionista, and great mom to your babies!

You love to eat!

Jovie, you are a priceless treasure and a gift to our family! The joy you bring into our home is indescribable. We are so thankful God gave us you for a daughter!

We love you!

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Jovie's 4th Birthday

Monday, December 18, 2017

Wednesday was Jovie's 4th Birthday! Her excitement was contagious, we were all so excited to celebrate her special day!

Robb had the day off so we took her on a a day-date to Build-a-Bear, and out to her favorite lunch at AppleBee's, grilled chicken breast with A1.

Jovie and "Sophie Jo', complete with matching Princess Aurora dresses ;)

At night Jovie had a Christmas Movie & PJ Party and Kids Club

What a fun day she had!!

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Jovie's Magical Unicorn Birthday Party!

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Sunday we celebrated our "one of a kind," soon-to-be birthday girl with a MAGICAL unicorn birthday party!

Her Invite:

Front door decor:

The guest of honor:

The food:

The time she'd been anxiously awaiting!! Presents:

Jovie was so thrilled with all her wonderful gifts!
She got a new baby doll, a watch, baby diapers and accessories, a Frozen Lego set, Princess Aurora dress, a sleepover with Aunt Lisa, a cute Christmas shirt, art supplies, a jewelry box, a trip to Build-a-Bear, and a gift card to Build-a-Bear

Time for cake!