Indiana vs Lipscomb

Brad took Jordan to an Indiana game last night. It was part of his Christmas present. All he asked for was a DS for Christmas and all he's into is sports, so we thought tickets would be a good gift. They left around 11:30 and got home last night around 11:00 and had a wonderful time spending the day together. Indiana lost against Lipscomb but just going and spending time with dad was worth it. Jordan was so excited about the game that he talked non-stop all the way home and right before the Lynnville exit (10 mins. for home) Brad heard him go from talking to snoring! That child can talk and Jacob talks even more than Jordan! They shared a pretzel at the game and shopped in the Varsity shop in the basement. They went down on the floor after the game to take pics with the players but after waiting 30 mins. they decided to start back home because it was getting late. They had a wonderful time together and I am so glad Brad has two boys to share his love of sports with!

A visit from Isaac and Rachel

Rachel, Jordan, Jacob and Isaac posing for their first picture together since Rachel was born in July.
My best friend Bekah (we've been friends since 6th grade and she's my cousin) and her husband Phil and their kids Isaac and Rachel came over Saturday for a Christmas visit.

They live in Louisville and were in to see their families for Christmas. Isaac and Jacob were born 2 months apart along with another friend of ours Leisa (Richey) Wells. The boys play really good together.

We visited for a while and then went to dinner at Los Bravos. They are wanting to move back home but have not found jobs here. Bekah is a chiropractor and is wanting to open her own practice and Phil is in sales. I am praying hard for the right jobs to come available so our kids can spend more time together.

Jordan really took up to Rachel, he loved holding and playing with her. Hmmm......maybe we need another one, I'll have to talk to Brad first!!!!

Christmas Morning with The Knight's

Christmas morning at home

I had to have a picture before the madness began!
Jacob got the transformers he wanted and Jordan a game for his DS.

Jordan and his new baseball glove.

Jacob checking out his stocking. He raked in new tools, CARS playsets, Diego toys and much, much more!

Jordan and his new Peyton Manning shirt.

Going to see Indiana play Lipscomb on Sunday with dad! Even though IU is not doing good, you can't be a fair weather fan!

Christmas Eve 2008

The boys were so excited to go to their Mamaw and Papaw Fuller's house.
We celebrate Christmas with them on Christmas Eve night.

This year instead of the traditional feast of ham or turkey, Brad's dad made homemade spaghetti. Everything was from scratch and is Brad's aunts' recipe. Brad's aunt is full blooded Italian and man, can she cook. She was married to Brad's uncle (his dad's brother) and Brad and his parents would spend many Christmas' with them in Chicago. Brad's uncle died right before we were married and they haven't spent Christmas up there since.

Jacob was so excited to get a Leapster, or a DS as he calls it!

Jordan finally got a DS. He asked Santa for a red one and he delivered it to Mamaw and Papaw Fuller's house!

We leave out cookies for Santa and goodies for the reindeer. Our Santa likes Coke, so we leave out a Coca Cola for him every Christmas.

A day out with friends

Last week my two girlfriends from church, Stacey and Nicole and I took our kids out on the town for a Christmas party/outing. We started off at Cracker Barrel for a late breakfast. Kendall and Anna pose so well for pics, I intended on having Jacob in the pic but he is "hard headed" when it comes to taking pictures. Especially when mom wants a nice group photo and he won't cooperate with me so I don't press the issue.

Here he is coloring at Cracker Barrel. Surprise Jacob, I took your pic!

So finally he decides he wants his picture taken. Anna is with Nicole bringing the car around so Jacob and Kendall pose for a picture. Still no group photo!

Next, we venture to the mall to see Santa. FINALLY, a group photo! Kendall, Jacob and Anna together right before they see Santa. And yes, that's about all that happened with Jacob, he saw Santa. He was scared and hid his head into Kendall. He wanted no part of Santa at all. The elves/helpers took their picture but Jacob wouldn't look up and the picture didn't turn out so good.

Finally, we took a ride on the carousel and everyone loved this. I let Jacob ride it when he behaves in the mall. He's getting too big for a stroller now, so I use the carousel as a means to be good.

And....it usually works. We had a good day spending time with each other.

Snow Teaser

Earlier this week, the forecast called for some snow. Possibly accumulating to 1-2 inches. God love those weathermen, they got it wrong again. We had just enough to tease us and then the front moved on. It started snowing as I was picking Jordan up from school and when he got home, he wanted to go and play outside in it for a while. It was basically raining snow, so I let him. It snowed enough to cover our back deck and that's about it! Hopefully we'll get some snow this winter, it def. won't be a white Christmas in Southern Indiana this year.

Wordless Wednesday

Church Christmas Program

I don't have any pictures to post, I was too busy running around helping out last night. I am so proud of my boys and the fear they overcame last night during the Christmas program. My oldest Jordan has never participated in a Christmas program where he has a speaking part. This year he did and I was so proud of him! Our children's ministry program is called SoulSavers and they performed a play called "Jesus is Missing". Basically it was about people being wrapped up in everything that has to do with Christmas and forgetting about the true meaning of Christmas. He played Josiah and I was so proud of him. He also participated in a drama that included learning sign language. I had to choke back the tears seeing my baby up there signing.

This was Jacob's first year to be involved in the Christmas program. He talked himself in and out of going on stage. My nephew Justin was there to watch the boys and Jacob wanted him to come on stage and sing with the kids. With Justin up there, Jacob did fine! Most of the time they were up there, Jacob kept hitting Justin in the butt. I could have died. It was cute and what do you expect out of 3-5 year olds? They were so adorable. They sang, "Happy Bday to Jesus", "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" and "Jingle Bells".

After the program, we had a birthday party for Baby Jesus and had cake and punch. Santa came and visited the kids and gave them McDonald's gift cards. It was a wonderful night celebrating the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ!

Preschool Storytime

We joined in September, Preschool Storytime group at our local library. I had no idea this program existed when Jordan was little but a friend introduced me to it last year.

Last year, Jacob was in a group called Pat-a-cake club but this fall he joined the preschool group because he turned 3. He looks forward to going every Monday and enjoys all the activities.

They have show and tell (above pic), craft time, story time and play time. It only lasts an hour but they are constantly doing things and the best part is that it's FREE! It also gives Jake interaction with other kids.

Jacob's buddy Christopher (above) is in his class. They go to church together and have become really close in the last few months. Today was the last meeting until February and they made Christmas picture frames out of puzzle pieces and had Christmas cookies. We'll have to find something else to keep us busy until February, can't stay in this house all winter. If I do, I will go crazy!

Christmas Cookie Day!

Every Christmas, we go to my parents house and make sugar cookies with the kids.
It started out with just Jordan, then we added Justin and now it is all three boys helping out.

Until this year! This year Jordan said he was "too old" to make cookies with the kids. So he and his daddy watched Indiana get smashed by KY!

It is a fun tradition that we started when I had Jordan. He was 8 months old when he decorated his first cookie! Of course he had help but that's when this crazy day got started!

The kids get to roll out the dough, cut the cookies, place them on the cookie sheet and sometimes Mamaw lets them put them into the oven.

We usually make about 5-6 dozen cookies and then we decorate them.

The decorating is the fun part because the kids (esp. Jacob), like to put every kind of sprinkle on them. They are so loaded down with sprinkles that you can't even taste the cookie!

We usually allow them to decorate 5 a piece, any way they want. Then my mom and I finish the rest. It is such a fun time and a memory the kids will always have!

Mollie Sue

Our friends Justin and Mandy Overton are celebrating the birth of their third child, Mollie Sue. She was born on Dec. 5 and weighed 6lbs and 130z and is 20 inches long. She is a beautiful baby girl and has over come a lot of obstacles. Praise God she is healthy and is going home today. She also has a brother, Evan and sister, Jadie. Evan and Jordan are in school together. Please continue to pray for The Overton's, especially Mandy and Mollie Sue!

Oh Christmas Tree Farm

Jacob, Sheba (the owner of the farm's dog), Jordan and Papaw Knight on the lookout for a Christmas Tree.
This is a tradition I kept that my parents started when I was a child. Every year my parents, my sister and I would go and look for a tree at Ahren's Christmas Tree Farm in Reo, IN. We never had a fake tree and this is something that I loved as a child and wanted to pass down to my children.

My mom and dad go with us and we plan the weekend to make sure they can make it. My dad helps Brad set up the tree and bring it in the house. My parents sometimes stay and help us decorate if they can.

Last year, my boys fell in love with Sheba. This year they were more excited to go see her than to find a tree for Santa to put presents under!

Here I am with my boys and my dad. I have no idea what he was doing! The only thing that would have made the trip better is if I were wearing my Clark Griswald coat. We love that movie and every time we go and get our tree we think of Clark and the fam!

Jacob looking a little lost!

We found a tree and we're on our way to pay for it! 6 foot tree was $24, I don't remember what kind we bought.

Brad says we usually fight when he puts the lights on but I disagree! This year we went fightless (if that's a word!) and all was peaceful in the Fuller house! Here is Jordan decorating the tree.

Jacob and dad hard at work!

The boys with the finished product. The manger was made by my mom when she took ceramics. We had it under our tree growing up and now I have it!!!

Last year, my mom bought the boys their own tree for their rooms. They were so excited to have a tree in their room!

Jordan busy at work!

It was a fun-filled day and we ended the evening watching movies. The boys have their trees in their rooms along with a statue of Santa Clause! Christmas is so much fun but we always have to remember the true meaning, the gift of Jesus Christ!