Weekend Festivities

We had such a nice weekend. On Saturday morning, we had our local FCC chapter's annual Christmas party. They have several tables set up with gifts from China, so I told Leila and Kara they could take their money with them. They have been working hard to save up their money and I think it's a great lesson for them to start learning how to prioritize and make wise choices about what they really want. Leila and Kara must have visited each table a dozen times before finally parting with their cold, hard cash. So, not only did we have a great morning visiting with friends, the girls each came home proudly carrying their purchases.

My kids ADORE these beauties in red. Alex and Abby are so special to our family.

Saturday night, Nolan and the girls took me out for my birthday dinner. Yep, by the time I push publish on this post, it will be December 7, which makes me a year older and another year wiser. Well, at least one of the two. I had to miss church this morning because I have done something to my back and was having a lot back pain. (Apparently that's what happens when you get old!!) Fortunately, the pain subsided by my afternoon photo shoot, followed by a fun annual tradition - decorating a gingerbread house at our club. My friend, Laurie, helped make and embroider the girls' names on matching aprons and I surprised them with the aprons tonight. I am so happy with how they turned out. (Thanks, Laurie!!!)

Voila! The finished project...

I hope you have a great week!