First Lovin' Spoonfulls

A Happy Christmas

Elizabeth and McKinney love their new dolls!

The smile says it all.....

Such a blessed Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

bumbo seats

Children's Christmas Service

This is the children's string ensemble from our church.  

They played

 "O Come Little Children" and "What Child is This"  with Jon

accompanying on the guitar.

"Was I a donkey or a camel?"  

-Jonathan, on the way home from the service

the picture of a good neighbor

"It looks like the Icy Planet of Hoth" 

 -Jon Caudill, during our winter storm Saturday night

This is our neighbor, Kyle, snow blowing our driveway after we 

shoveled deep snow 2 times in 2 days!  He's outside in -25 to -30 windchill.

In spite of the weather, we had a big weekend with a symphony rehearsal Friday night, 2 performances on Saturday, and the Children's Christmas Service at church last night.  Minnesotans are sturdy people.

Merry Christmas

Priceless!

Hands & Feet

McKinney

Elizabeth
 

Milestones

  This morning at 7am & 10 am when I went to pick up Elizabeth out of her crib she was on her tummy!  I know I put her down on her back.  So, even though I have not witnessed this, Elizabeth is rolling over!!  So thankful!

  We're soon off to Mayo 16 for E's helmet adjustment....

"Christmas Present"

"Christmas Present" 

Kingdom Kids Kindergarten

December 12, 2008

2:00

Jonathan's solo

Candy after the reception

  When Jonathan arrived at Kindergarten he told his teacher, "I have special clothes on today!".  He was so excited about his program!  It was such a blessing that Daddy was able to come for the program.  I am so thankful for Jon's  loving care, support, and presence as a father to our children.   

We all enjoyed watching Jonathan sing!

Thanksgiving Vacation

In the Slideshow there is a picture of Cracker Barrel in Bloomington, IL & a reference to a generous couple...this story is worth telling in detail!   The 1st night of our vacation (after eating breakfast & lunch in the car) we decided to enjoy a hot, country dinner at Cracker Barrel.  The restaurant was buzzing with lots of families and, after waiting for some time, we were seated at a table.  During our meal the waitress came to our table and said, "there was a couple sitting over at that table and they thought you looked like a nice family and so they wanted to pay for your meal and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving".  We were so overwhelmed!  I cannot tell you what that couple looks like (they asked the waitress to wait to tell us after they left) or why they picked out our family in this crowded restaurant but I can tell you that it blessed us immensely.  May God add his blessings to this dear couple for their generous hearts.

Sweet Elizabeth

Because of some asymmetry to Elizabeth's head she will be wearing a correctve helmet for the next few months.  I took the 3 children with me this morning to Mayo 16 for E's helmet fitting.  They all did so well!  Elizabeth will gradually work up to wearing the helmet 23 hours a day.  Today she only has to wear it for 1 hour on & then she gets 1 hour off.  This little girl is so sweet.  I'm holding her as I type and she isn't complaining a bit about her pink helmet.

Let it Snow