Christmas Countdown

Having 4 kids, you can imagine how many times I have been asked when it will be Christmas. The kids are SO excited. They are pumped up for Jesus' birthday - and are pretty stoked that Jesus is going to share his presents with them. This is what I try to tell them as often as I can so they don't forget what Christmas really is. Funny story - Last night Shawn was doing the Advent Tree with the kids (this is a tree that we put one ornament on every night and read a bible story with it). Shawn asked the kids what other names we call Jesus. Austin immediately says, "he is the light of the world!". Shawn says, yes and then asks Ashlyn what else she calls Jesus. Ashlyn says, I call him Jesus Eugene. Hilarious. Eugene is Lucas's middle name, and apparently it is also Jesus' middle name according to Ashlyn. SO cute. Lucas is cracking us up - he is trying so hard to walk - I'll be surprised if he doesn't do it before his birthday next week.
We had a great weekend with Shawn's family Christmas which we hosted at our house. We had such a great time - what a great family I married into!! The kids had so much fun with their cousins. I love seeing them play with their cousins too - it reminds me of when I was young and ran around with all my cousins - we always had a blast and I'll never forget those times. Now we are awaiting Christmas this week. My brothers family will be here on Christmas Day assuming they don't get snowed in. Mom is still not feeling too good so we are hoping she gets back on her feet soon. We head back to the cardiologist this week so hopefully we can get some good news and get her feeling like herself again. I miss my shopping buddy! I need to get in the kitchen and do some yummy baking so we have lots to eat this week. I am most excited to make some homemade cinnamon rolls - Yum!! If you see Santa, let him know that Austin would like some star wars legos, Ashlyn and Gabriella want a baby doll, and Lucas wants a light saber. Shawn wants K-state basketball to continue doing well, and I just want my momma to feel good.
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas - and maybe even a white one!
Hope you are having the time of your life!
ST