Happy 7th Birthday Mason!

Seven years ago Mason made a very challenging entrance to the  world as our #3.  There is something special about this little guy; when you look at him, you feel love, his face is still so innocent and we all just adore him. While he’s growing up so fast, we hope he keeps that wit, deep thinking and sweetness about him. We love you!  

Yesterday, Mason wanted to go to The Science Center, so we did!  Alecea and the girls joined us for a day full of big bubbles, gears, gadgets, and an iMax production called Tiny Giants in 3D. We all had a great day!  He insisted on a breakfast supper, so mommy made pancakes, bacon and sausage. He also wanted a cookie cake but Kroger was all out of birthday ones.  So, Go Cats it was!  He now has a total of 4 new games for his new DS and got two more PlayStation games yesterday. He’s in a happy place!  

Christmas #3: The Bewleys

After a grand opening Christmas morning, we headed to Etown around noon for the Bewley family Christmas. Santa made one final stop on his way back to the North Pole. A wonderful celebration with family. 

Christmas Day Morning

Christmas morning 2017 was one full of happiness, surprise and laughter. It was so humbling to watch our babies sit in awe by the blessings Santa brought this season. An iPhone 8, new tv and Nintendo 3ds were all big hits. We thank God for another year of health and happiness. We continue to pray for many more to come.

 

Sam the Elf’s Shenanigans

Our elf has been especially active this season and Mason is still asking, three days after Christmas, if Sam a coming back.  This has been his top year of utter enjoyment for sure. Love this boy so...

Christmas Eve

We always enjoy the Kidd Family Christmas beginning at 10:30 am with brunch. The house is getting more and more packed with love thanks to the addition of Jake this year. All the babies are so sweet and very laid back.  I didn’t get as many pictures of all the kiddos I wanted, but that was due to all the fun! Our babies had a wonderful day with Mason posing by his box of goods and the girls especially showing off their new Ugg boots. So blessed!  Following the festivities, we headed to Radcliff with Annie, Ryan, Claire and Malcolm to see Papaw Steve and Peggi. We enjoyed a brief visit then headed back to Mamaw and Papaws to meet Daddy after a long day of work. It was a busy, yet fun, day. 

Christmas with the Hawkins’ Side

We were excited to celebrate Christmas with The Hawkins’ (and Santa) on the 17th. It’s always a great time with family, and delicious food. The first of Four Family Christmases. Here we go!

Happy Early 13th Raelee (with friends)

Raelee didn’t request to do much this milestone birthday, but ice skating and Pitch Perfect 3 were two she couldn’t resist. While she’s never been ice skating, it seemed like a good idea. Eventually, she did catch on. We headed over to Iceland around 6:00 and skated until 9:00, with her friends Abby, Leila and Carley. Emma joined us for the evening sleepover and the movie the next day. The girls had a great time. Can’t believe this girl is almost a teenager!

A New Tradition

We are so incredibly blessed with our health, supportive family and the food we eat. There are so many in our community much less fortunate and we decided it was time to teach the kids to give back. Mason was able to see his Scouting for Food experience come full circle at the local food pantry in Mt Washington. The kids and I prepared food boxes, the girls bagged hygiene items and we even unboxed donations and sorted them in preparation for delivery. The kids were amazed by the line people waiting for food. I am so proud of them and look forward to doing this more often as a reminder to not take our blessings for granted. 

Raelee’s New Teen Room

Raelee loves a rustic, shabby, chic look and boy did mommy and daddy deliver on this one!  Daddy spent many weeks collecting pallets and mommy painted the walls her requested light teal color. Raelee is thrilled with the results and we were able to get it all done during a crazy, hectic time of year; just in time before her friends’ birthday party and sleepover!  Mamaw really outdid herself with pillows and blankets like we’ve never seen. A true one of a kind beautiful bedroom.