Old Traditions Become New...

As a child, I remember receiving a package each year from my Aunt Burness...a special calendar that counted down the days of Christmas, a piece of candy attached to each day. And there was always a candy cane for the 25th!

Today was a rainy, cold day, so Jarrett and I decided to make a Christmas count down calendar...it was a yummy-fun project! We started at Michaels to pick up supplies, specifically, poster board and stickers. We narrowed down the stickers to about three packages: Santa, Nativity scene, and a decorated Christmas tree.

"Okay, which one do you choose?" I asked.
"Oh, Mama, what else would I pick, the Nativity scene."

I smiled as I put Santa and the tree back on the shelf. I just love his precious heart.

Here is a picture of our calendar. We still have to attach a candy cane...they didn't hand those out for harvest/halloween! :) Oh, and a picture of Jarrett with his new umbrella.

Please post a comment describing a treasured Christmas tradition, old or new!

New Look for the Blog...

I know, it is still fall, but I am too excited to wait any longer to begin celebrating this joyous time of year.

Much love,
Melissa

An Update!

Hi everyone! Here's a quick recap of the last two weeks...

11/10 We celebrated my Mom's _6th birthday! Bec made a fabulous carrot cake!
11/11 Jarrett enjoyed the last hoo-ra with his football team (at an indoor inflatable place)...he was so excited to get his first trophy!
11/15 Jarrett had a 'pumpkin pie' feast in class. I was so thankful I could go to this...working has limited the time I am able to spend in his class, and I miss it so much.
11/17 We did it! A few friends and I participated in the Walk on the Wild Side 5K at the Zoo. It was great fun...so we decided we are going to train to jog/run a 5K in the near future! And I took a few pictures afterwards!
11/18 After church we enjoyed an afternoon on the lake...it was so nice.

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Boys...

Jarrett re-opened his wound (see post below)...Thankfully the doctor didn't want to re-stitch (greater risk of infection??), which saved Jarrett more trauma; however, now the recovery will take much longer and there may be more scarring.

"Mama, I forgot you told me not to run." ... I, ya, I ...

Amazing Allison...

Jarrett and I went to see Allison perform in her middle school play, Sleeping Beauty. She was simply amazing. God has blessed her with a beautiful talent...





And it was so nice to see the family. I remember Aaron's first day of kindergarten, and now he is DRIVING! Where does time go??

Another first ...

Well, Jarrett made it 6 years before needing stitches. Given his personality and hunger for pushing the limits, I am surprised he made it this far! :)

On Monday Jarrett and I were in the garage sorting our recyclables, and he wanted to crush cans in the bench vise. Somehow...(he is not willing to give an account of the event)...the vise fell off the tool bench and landed just above his knee. It took a big chunk of his leg as the vise fell to the ground, which thankfully missed his foot!

I scooped him up, gave him a towel, and we were off to the doctor. Doctor S. concluded Jarrett needed stitches and did it right there in the office. Daddy arrived just as I was getting 'overwhelmed'...in case you don't know, I don't handle blood, doctors, or hospitals well, at all!

Jarrett was such a brave, strong boy. While he is still really sore and favors his leg as he walks, the swelling is going down and appears to be healing well.

6 years and 6 stitches! All boy! :)