Now that's Cute...

Cleaning out the closet and Marlow Leilani wanted to wear this hat.

What a Smile!

I just love when he laughs.

Winter Fun

Had a little Daddy time in the neighborhood. What would I do without my camera?

"I'm a Lion!"

Drakeford's lion face.

Sickies

We have some sort of head cold. A friend of mine, Sarah, sent me an article on GOOT and I was so thrilled! I had completely forgotten about garlic. Now to mix it with coconut and olive oil - perfect!

We have been treating with essential oils, hot tea, humidifier, and Epsom salt baths. The kids have been so pampered these last few days! If it wasn't for nighttime stuffies and coughing, it might not be so bad :)

First Drakeford, then mommy, now marlow. We are protecting daddy!! We are so glad he is home safe with us and have made it very difficult for him to return to work with all the fire side pajama parties (yes sick, but children are so spirited any time! It makes it hard for anyone to leave a cuddly little bundle like marlow-chubby-bubs)
I do realize now what a trooper Drakeford really is. He lets me do whatever I need to for him to get well and doesn't make a protest. Marlow is a tad bit more normal. One wash cloth on the head to lower her fever and she had it! (We used peppermint instead, it worked very well) They both enjoy the GOOT, tea, and essential oils though so I am pleased. Not to mention the sweet cuddles one is obligated to give - motherhood is full of hard tasks!
I pray The Lord Jesus would heal our family. In Him we live and move and breath. All for His glory, in sickness and in health.

Tupperware Mini Set

Thank you Grandmommy and granddaddy! Hours of fun! Especially when you add Cheerios. Marlow likes to pour and Drakeford just likes to pour, stack, and snack!

Nativity Showcase

We went to a lovely nativity showcase in our area. On display were 450 nativity scenes from all over the world. The kids really enjoyed it but so did the adults! One of my favorites (I didn't snap a pic!) was of a swiss village gathered around a baby. At first we laughed at it because it was silly how every one was wearing lederhosen and it just seemed like a stretch to be depicting the birth of Christ historically. Then we read a little paper next to it that said it was their grandmothers and that it was carved during the nazi invasion when they weren't allowed to celebrate Christmas or have anything resembling the birth of Christ. That is why it was so disguised as a typical alpine scene. O that someone would love the things of God enough to risk carving a nativity is beautiful.

Face painting fun

Drakeford and marlow both sat so still while getting their faces painted. Marlow was completely wiped so that may not be saying a whole lot.

Church Christmas Celebration

Outfits!

Crafts

Prince Drakeford and princess marlow - "heirs with Christ" was our subject.

Feeding "Fred"

Look mom! A Duck!

Swimmies

"May I swim by myself?"