We are ready!

We are counting down the days to Christmas and trying to stay busy so the excitement doesn't get the best of us. We have visited Santa, decorated cookies, and had some fun church activities. We also had the Crager Christmas is Fruitdale, AL. Kyle and Ty were under the weather and didn't come :( Kyle was scared he was still toxic from the flu and Ty had his first case of real sickness ... bronchitis :( It was a mild case and he never really acted that sick. But we got to find out that he weighs over 18 pounds!! Go big boy! This has also been a very big week for Collin. He had his adenoids removed Thursday.  The poor baby (and momma, if being honest) was very very nervous. He is recovering really well. The anticipation was the worst! We are praying this will help his snoring/apnea and those pesky sinus headaches he frequently has.

Cousins in the kitchen at Lolly's.

Wise men hats in Sunday School.

Precious singing at church.

Here we are at the Fruitdale Parade. We got lots of candy... it was an experience ;)

And here is our sick boy at his worst, ha. A little fever and cough didn't get him down. In fact the meds did the opposite. Can you say wired?!?!

Pre op and surprisingly SO brave!! 

Brantlee was super pumped about getting to eat all the popsicles and ice cream like Collin did, instead of real meals. 

Yesterday morning was so nice. Ty had his dvd playing and I had my devotion and coffee. I briefly soaked in the peacefulness... and then the other two chickens started to stir. I love mornings at home with nowhere to be. 

Tomorrow our family festivities begin, and it is nonstop until Wednesday.  We are so, so excited!! But my prayer for this Christmas is that in all the crazy, rushing around with over-stimulated children, we will experience true peace.  Not stress, not exhaustion. But calmness and peace. And JOY! I know our schedule will be hectic, but our hearts don't have to be. May our hearts stay focused on the baby, our Savior born so many years ago.