Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Promoted to shepherd

Our church had their Children's Christmas Program on Sunday. It was Micah's first one to be involved in, so I was all ready with the camera. Prior to the big event, Micah and I went to the practice on Saturday morning. When it came time to do the "dress rehearsal" part, Micah was supposed to be a part of the flock. When he got the sheep hat on, he started crying...he was not feeling it. Our pastor's wife was super nice and said there was an extra shepherd's outfit if Micah wanted to try it. He tried it and liked it; now he matched the other boys who are slightly older than him.

On Sunday morning Micah just stood there...though I know he knows all the lyrics for the songs the kids sang (because he sings them at home!!), he didn't say a word, nor did he do one hand motion. He just stood there shepherd-like, and watched the other kids perform. :-)

Hanging out in the back with some friends before the program:

Micah sportin' his shepherd costume:

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Our Christmas helper

Micah has been quite the helper as we all prepare for Jesus' birthday next week...

He helped daddy set-up and "fluff" the Christmas tree:

He helped get gifts wrapped and shipped out to family:


He helped me get the family update letter labeled, stamped and sealed:

I'm pretty sure he's also helped me with some baking (or soon will), but I don't have picture documentation of that...

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Per Auntie Rachel's Request

11:00 a.m. - prep apples


12:00 p.m. - cook apples


2:30 p.m. - can apples


Apple Butter is cooked, canned and now cooling!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Approximately 90...

Curbside pick-up for our city's leaf bags is bright and early tomorrow morning. That means we'll be able to enjoy some space in our garage again! Approximately 90 bags are outside our house waiting to be taken away and never seen again...