The past 2 days have been wonderful days of special worship....yesterday, Meghan's piano recital focused on Jesus thru music...today, Sara & Anna's worship dance Christmas "mini-recital" also focused on Jesus...thru dance and the music that they danced to. I love this dance school that they go to! Everything is Christ-centered...every movement, the songs and even what they wear has to be modest and Christ honoring....nothing unmodest either in clothing or music. They had a nice reception first, with cake, cookies and drinks...it was so nice for me, because I got to see a lot of MY friends there! LOL Ronnie even had a chance to hang out all afternoon with his friend, Caleb...talking Legos the whole time! 
Sara demonstrating her ballet techniques at the barre....they all have a pretty strict ballet time as part of their classes...teaching proper form, techniques and really working on form.
Our "Tiny Dance"...little Anna...she was so excited, she could hardly stand still!
I love this one! She was so serious, and did such a great job remembering her steps and following the dance!
Sara does so beautifully....she was born to sing and dance for the Lord! I think Anna is, too. The two of them are always singing and dancing all over the house. Anna has mastered "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "O Come, O Come Emmanual"...she loves to sing!
Sara demonstrating her ballet techniques at the barre....they all have a pretty strict ballet time as part of their classes...teaching proper form, techniques and really working on form.
Our "Tiny Dance"...little Anna...she was so excited, she could hardly stand still!
I love this one! She was so serious, and did such a great job remembering her steps and following the dance!Sara does so beautifully....she was born to sing and dance for the Lord! I think Anna is, too. The two of them are always singing and dancing all over the house. Anna has mastered "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "O Come, O Come Emmanual"...she loves to sing!After we came home, and had a simple dinner....we lit 2 candles tonight for the second Sunday of Advent and did our devotions...Ronnie read Luke 2:1-7, we sang and then talked about 2 more names of Jesus....we followed this with watching "The Nativity Story" movie....I feel so blessed to be able to continuously point my children to the Lord...and how all of life confirms the Word! I hope everyone had a very peaceful, blessed Sabbath! ~Sue~
Meghan with Ron's mom , Ro...and the beautiful flowers she got her....she recieved 2 big bunches of flowers today to brighten up her room.
Meghan, her teacher Mrs. Serra and all the students who performed.
Her supportive sister and one of her biggest fans! Afterwards, most of the family came back to our house for homemade beef stew and soft, homemade rolls hot out of the oven! So good...especially since it was very cold and snow flurrying....but that wasn't the first thing we did today! After getting the dough rising for the rolls and the stew in the crockpot...I left at 11am to take the little ones to a birthday party.....
This is Ronnie at a birthday party for his friend, Isaac. I took Anna, too, since she is friends with Isaac's sister, Sophie....the kids had a great time! My friend, Rebecca, had such a nice time for the kids! It was nice for me to visit with her, too!
Anna and Sophie....the Kirk's homeschool as well, and Anna & Sophie go to the same dance school.
This is Ronnie and his old friend, Miles. Miles and Ronnie's birthdays are 3 weeks apart...and they lived down the street from us before we moved. I have so many pictures of the boys from babies on up to almost 8...I love watching their interests and personalities grow and change, but still love being friends and spending time together.
This is Danielle's daughter, Isabelle....and she will be 10 years old on Monday! Isabelle and Miles were singing in a Christmas choir tonight, and Isabelle wasn't ready....but she took time out to play with Anna.....Anna really looks up to her and enjoys playing with her...and Isabelle is so good with her!
~So, after a very full day....my little ones are tucked into bed, Meghan & Sara are working on some Christmas gifts while they watch a movie....Ron starts work at 2am, so he is trying to stay awake to watch the Penguin game, then try and get as much sleep as he can....and I feel like it has been a blessed day!....Now off to bed, to prepare for another one! LOL After church, we'll just have time for lunch before going to Sara and Anna's Christmas dance recital/party at 2pm....I know dinner will be simple tomorrow...and we're already planning another evening in front of the fire after dinner....not too many evenings are free for all of us, so we cherish them. May the Lord bless your Sabbath tomorrow! ~Sue~
Oh yeah, how cool is this?
One of our many "sister" pictures...(they always put me in the middle!)
My mom and I at the end of a wonderful meal and visit...and then it was off to Ron's mom's house....
Where we were thrilled to spend time with Ben, Crystal and my Great-Nephew, Hayden, who were visiting from Delaware. I FINALLY finished Hayden's quilt in time to give it to them. It ended up much bigger than I thought....so it should last him a very long time! He is growing so fast (and is so darn cute!)...even if he is giving his mommy and daddy a run for their money! LOL(that's what babies do!)
Great-Grandma, RoRo....dancing with Hayden in the kitchen.
Ron's sister , Mauren....otherwise known now as "Grandma ReRe" with Hayden...he looks so much like his daddy did as a baby!
This is what little girl cousins do when they have nothing else to do...."draw" on the condensation on the door with their feet...check out Anna and Julia!
Ron's brother Sean was in from Chicago...Ronnie LOVES spending time with Uncle Sean!
Anna picked out her "princess" dress to wear to the play
Priceless!!!
