Bakin' cakes for Jesus...sorta

For years on Christmas Eve, Emerson and I have made something (cakes, cookies, cupcakes) in honor of Jesus' birthday.  This year it took a more crafty turn.  She painted ornaments and painted a nativity scene Aunt Holly gave her.  She is so proud of it all!

Christmas Day 2013

Santa just knew what Em was into this year and I guess I need to have a talk with him about this life size Niall cut out that keeps moving around my house.  It all cute until he is standing in the middle of Em's room in the middle of the night and about freaks me out.

 Santa brought Duncan a few things and he is still carrying them around.

If this child falls asleep in the car then she is tired.  This is Christmas Day about 4pm. She needed the cat nap.

Happy Holiday 2013

Merry Christmas friends.  This is that year where Denny and I look at Emerson next to the Christmas tree and realize how much she has changed since last Christmas. Sniff, sniff...

 

This is my coat from when I was a child and I clearly missed the window with Emerson.  It was fine to house hop for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  I guess if she was a normal sized 7 year old, it would actually fit her fine.  The sleeves are too short and her height put the coat almost at her hips.

She got a new robe and she has not taken it off since.

 Emerson also got a Saige Doll AND the big girl outfit that matches Saige.  Of course she had to put it on right away!

While shopping over the Thanksgiving Break, Emerson chatted with her Jackson, MS crew she has not seem since the summer.  She took a seat in a store in order to take the very important call.

 

Also over the break, Em attended a horse camp.  It was so cold and rainy, but that did not stop her.  She learned all the basics of horse care and then spent 2 days riding, Max.

 Dunham Breakfast with Santa was this past Saturday.  They always do such a good job with this, I think. Breakfast, crafts, Drama Club skit and then pics with Santa.

City Mouse, Country Mouse

Emerson was invited to see City Mouse, Country Mouse this past weekend. It was at the Manship Theatre and was pretty cute.  Apparently it is a classic tale, but I must admit I had not ever heard of it.  As with most things with Lila and Emerson, it starts out all cute and grown-up...

 

 

And then goes to this...

Happy Holidays 2013

Always playing catch-up it seems.  So I will just say Happy Holidays and I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

 

Emerson's Class did their Chapel skit weeks ago. Em and her buddy Lila were Rainbow Fish.

 

 

 

Emerson and Avery attended an American Girl Charity Event a few weeks ago.  All Christmas themed out, they had a great time watching an American Girl Fashion Show, having Tea and Snacks and doing all things American Girl.