Gingerbread Houses

Here are a few pictures of our annual gingerbread house decorating. They ended up pretty sad looking, but it is for fun right? No Martha Stewart awards will be given, that is for sure. I have the picture of the kids helping, then I have the picture of the adults "finishing" up. We were trying to hold the roof on. Our gingerbread house didn't even make it to Dec. 19th. Next year we plan to break out the hot glue gun.

Conor-Elf #3

This year Conor was given a speaking part in the 1st & 2nd grade Incredible Reindeer Christmas program. He was Elf #3 and did a great job. He practiced his lines at school a few times and that was all the help he needed. Conor sometimes surprises me when it comes to his ability to memorize, he is really quite good at it. The program was very well done and Conor had a great time participating.

Conor the Elf

Happy Conor

These great pictures-without someones big head in them are courtesy of our excellent seats. The music director decided she didn't need a diabetic emergency on her hands during the program so she saved us these fabulous seats right in front of Conor. One of those rare rare moments when having a child with diabetes has its perks.

Santa

Conor telling Santa that he wants a remote control helicopter-we might be able to arrange that.

Josie telling Santa she wants a Horsey-hmmm...not so much. I think she meant a My little Pony, but she really doesn't even get that she can ask Santa for anything and he just might bring it. Next year we might worry that she will be upset when there is no horsey under the tree. Conor on the other hand has it figured out, so he thinks. He told Kevin the other day that he needed to make his wish list longer because it isn't every day that someone brings you free toys.


Lincoln with his Santa...why I didn't put him on Santa's lap? I guess I didn't feel like waiting in line behind the entire primary for a photo op. -now I regret it.

Lincoln Blessing

Blessing Morning

Daddy and Lincoln

Conor, Lincoln and Josie

The Family

Everyone who attended-
Grandma & Grandpa Kellogg, Shawn, Darren and Stephanie, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen, Conor, Lincoln and Josie

Sunday, December 5th, 2010 was a very special day for our little Lincoln. He was given a very special and beautiful blessing by his Daddy in the Colbert, Washington ward. Both grandpa's participated, as well as 2 uncles. Lincoln was a perfect little angel and didn't make a sound. I love blessing days for my little ones. There is such a sense of wonder and awe at the precious gift I have been given to raise, and to help realize the potential that is revealed in the blessing.