Catching up

Sorry for the lack of posts. Our computer was out of commission for about a week... Word to the wise, don't let magnets anywhere near your computer... Thankfully, my dad had backed up our hard drive just a month before, so we didn't lose much at all.

Our neighborhood Christmas party went well. The kids all seemed to have a good time. Pray that the kids would continue to think about why Jesus came and what He did for them on the cross that they might come to know the Lord Jesus as their Savior.

I can't believe Christmas is next week! We will be headed up to Iowa. I'm excited to see many family and friends.

Here is my menu for the next few days:

Our grocery store had a big 8 lb bag of apples for only $2.99, so I thought I would make these Apple Cinnamon Muffins for some of my neighbors if I have time.

S: Chicken Noodle Soup
S: Best Chicken Ever with homemade Mashed Potatoes
M: Ground Beef Potato Bake
T: Chicken Spaghetti
W: Off to Iowa for Christmas!

Menu Planning Monday

M: Chicken Noodle Soup with bread
T: Tacos with chips and salsa
W: Ham and Potato Soup
R: Asian Peanut Wraps with rice
F: Homemade Pizza
S: Kids Christmas Party - Gingerbread Cookies. Definitely won't be up for making anything after the party so we'll go out to eat.
S: Baked Spaghetti with garlic bread

A New Look

Lately, our little boy has been being called a little girl. As stated by our little two year old niece last weekend, "he's a good girl." It was time for a hair cut. I love his little side curls - they just fit his goofy personality. The back curls, however, have ceased and it was starting to look bad. Last night, I impulsively took out the scissors and just thought I'd cut the back a little and leave the side curls...

Here are the before pictures:




Here is when I thought I could be done, leaving a few curls...




...but it just didn't look right, so I had too take more off. Seth said the curls had to go, it just looked funny to leave them with the rest of his hair being so short. I shed a few tears because I know they probably won't be back. He looks so much older now!