Joanna's new haircut

Joanna wrote this all by herself. : )

She did this all by herself too!
We got him straightened out, and they were ready for the day.
(By the way, Joanna picked out her own socks.)
Here they are a little while later...

Joanna loved having friends spend the night at our house.
Madelyn and Christopher were happy to be here too.

(Notice the big slippers.)

The Sumlin kids were up early to have their breakfast,
so they were hungry again by the time Carter had his. ; )

Aunt Rachel was here to help and have fun with us. We want her to come back and stay! : )

Nathan is getting so big!

Joanna loves to teach preschool. ; )

Nathan likes to feed himself bananas
in his new present from Aunt Rachel.

Isn't bathtime so much fun? : )

Pre-Christmas activities in Michigan

We went to the Teddy Bear Factory.

This is the world's largest real teddy bear!

Grandma helped Joanna make her own teddy bear. She loved it! Opening presents with family...

Christmas in West Virginia with the Esteps

Joanna loved helping to get ready
for the Christmas Eve Party.

Linda let Joanna play her new violin...
... or is it a cello? : )Christmas Morning! : )Carter had the flu. : (

Carter's socks got dirty so he had to
wear Joanna's mittens to keep his toes warm.

Merry Christmas!!