The True Reason

We were able to attend 3 Christmas programs put on by the 4 kids.  Luke & Reagan had their school ones the beginning of December.  They both did an excellent job and put everyone in the mood for Christmas.  The following weekend all the kids participated in our church Christmas program.  This past week, Drew & Lauren had a little program at school.  Lauren was an angel and Drew was a shepherd.  You can't beat a group of 3 & 4 year olds singing Christmas praises! What a blessing to be reminded of the real reason for the Christmas season, the birth of Jesus.

She's Golden

Reagan celebrated her 7th Birthday on December 7.  She continues to be a go-getter, and has a very sweet spirit.  She cares about others and is a great help to her younger brother and sister.  She loves school and it comes easy for her, which is such a blessing.  She is very social and loves art and music.  We are hoping to get her in piano lessons soon.  When she grows up she wants to be an art teacher, although this morning she asked me if girls could be President.  When I told her they could, but we had never had one, she said she was going to be the President someday.  I just wouldn't put it past her!  We are so thankful that Reagan is a part of our family and can't wait to see where God leads her.

Thankful

As I went to create this post, I realized we took very few pictures over our Thanksgiving weekend.  We had a great time at Ryan's parents house though and were able to visit with many family members and friends.  The Noteboom's all got together on Thanksgiving for supper.  It was a full house, but we all had a seat and more than enough to eat.  The kids have made it a tradition to go help Grandpa pick out their Christmas tree at the tree farm while we're there and then decorate it.  I think Renee appreciates the extra help.  The boy's found time for a flight in Grandpa's plane (Luke even took a turn at the controls...ack!).:)  Saturday we finished out our visit by going to the Pizza Ranch with the Faber side and then back to Mike & Renee's for a visit.  Ryan and I snuck in a little time with friends later Saturday night.  We were all exhausted by the time we came back home, but it was a great extended weekend away.  The weather was great for traveling and no one got sick this year, so I'd call that a Happy Thanksgiving in my book! We have so much and more to be thankful for in 2012.