This is a collaboration of various challenges! But I got the sketch from Pencil Lines.
Christmas Morning
Christmas morning was fun.
The girls were so excited the night before.
One thing that I told myself I was going to do with kids was do what my dad did to us on Christmas Eve. When we were little, on Christmas Eve, as we were going to bed, my parent's would say, "hurry and go to bed or else Santa won't stop by our house."
We tried to be quiet but when sharing a room with 2 other siblings, sharing a bed, there was no chance! But then we would hear sleigh bells and the reindeer on the roof! We were SO excited and tried to be quiet. Then my dad would come in and say, "Did you hear Santa?! He was checking up on you guys, seeing if you were asleep. But you weren't so he had to go to the next house. I think he'll come back but you better be in bed!"
It was too classic!
So I did that with Emma. :) I was so giddy myself doing it. I tucked them in bed but they were chatting away. I grabbed some bells and a tennis ball, went out on the porch and did the whole shpeal, plus I threw in some Ho Ho Ho's. It was too funny. I came back into their room. Emma was like, Santa! Reindeer!...I was like, Did you hear Santa?! Hurry and get to bed so he can stop by!!
Oh I love Christmas...
I also saved a few cookies for Santa. I told Emma, "K these are Santa's cookies. When he stops by tonight, he can have a snack. So let's not touch them, okay?" She became so protective of those cookies! If anyone of us came 5 ft to them, she would yell, "No, no no, those are Santa's cookies!"
The best part was when we were putting them to bed, Emma disappeared somewhere. Come to find her eating one of Santa's cookies! Very very sneaky!
Anyways, here's Christmas morning pics. I mainly video-taped so there aren't any opening presents.
This was the popular present, the sing n star vanity, with star glasses and brush microphone!
I've got more pictures of the rest of Christmas break in Port Neches, TX at Joe's parent's home but those will be later :) Happy New Year!
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I wanted to share these beautiful pictures and what the artist has to say about each one of them! You can ALL win a FREE signed 8x10 print of your choice (out of the three prints), by copying and posting to your blog or website this whole post! After you post then send an e-mail to David (contact@bowman-art.com) with your website or blog address telling him you posted it and that you read about this offer on my blog. Also send him your name and mailing address and he will send your signed 8x10 print of your choice :)
David Bowman: has had a passion for art ever since he could pick up a pencil. He loves creating images of the Savior that inspire and uplift. Along with his Christian fine art, David has also written and illustrated a series of scripture storybooks for children titled "Who's Your Hero". Check out his website at http://bowman-art.com/indexFineart.htm to see more of his precious art.
"Innocence"
The Savior tells us we need to become as little children to inherit the kingdom of God. I've often wondered what it is about little children Jesus loves most, and I think its their innocence. They are clean slates, seeing the world and others through untarnished eyes. Their hearts are pure, without the baggage of cynicism and self-doubt. In this piece, I've tried to imagine how a child would act upon meeting the Master for the first time. Without reservation or inhibition, I think he would simply want to play with Him. He would be at complete ease, allowing his pure little heart to soak in the love and laughter of His pure, infinite heart. Its no wonder Christ delights in these little ones and sets them up to be our examples.
"Security"
One of the greatest human needs is a sense of security. In all aspects of life, we naturally gravitate towards anything that makes us feel safe. In this piece, I wanted to convey a sense of complete peace and calm like only the Savior can provide. It's a security that allows us to rest assured, without fear or worry, when we put ourselves trustingly in His arms. Little children have that inherent kind of trust in their parents, so it's fitting that the man and girl who modeled for "Security" are actually father and daughter. They generated
the exact feel I was looking for.
"My Child"
This piece conveys an intimate, up-close-and-personal feeling of the Savior's love. Notice how all the lines draw your attention and point towards Jesus' face in the center. I chose the name "My Child" because the only thing that could compare (even remotely) to Christ's compassion for us is the love of a parent for his/her child. This image is also intended to put things in perspective. Above all, we are God's children first. He allows us the privelege of experiencing parenthood for ourselves and we are entrusted to be the mothers and fathers of His.
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Christmas Festivities
Well i've been behind with posting things this month so here's a recap of the month:
We set Christmas up about a week into Dec...we were a bit behind but just glad we got them up before Christmas!
Then our Annual Sugar Cookie Making!!!
The girls helped me make the cookies and it was interesting. There were some power struggles between Emma and I but I had to just pick the battles because I was about to pull out my hair!
But they had lots of fun playing with the dough, frosting them and then of course, eating it!
More pics to come on the actual Christmas!
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