Captain Christmas

Tonight was the Christmas play at church, Christmas Superhero. My pastor's wife Stacy and I wrote the play and worked with the kids during their children's church services in December. For being fairly last minute, I thought they did great!

As you can see, the kids were dressed as toys in Sullivan's Toy Shop. After discussing the meaning of Christmas- toys and the kids who are good all year to get them- Angel Mandi tries to tell them the real meaning of Christmas. Captain Christmas and Major Mistletoe come to the rescue to share the story of the Christmas Superhero, Jesus Christ.

I love how hysterical Captain Christmas and Major Mistletoe were as they interacted with each other. They added some lines that were perfect! My favorite line at the end...

Captain Christmas: "Superheroes. Away!"
Major Mistletoe: "In a manger!"

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And the Tiny Prints winner is....

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Tis the Season to by Jolly!

My favorite season is almost here. Living in Florida, our seasons are basically, summer, summer, summer and summer. I can't do anything about the fact that we wear shorts on Christmas Day, but I can decorate my house, light my candles and pretend that its snowing outside!




Now that I have Maxon, one of my favorite things about Christmastime is sending out our Christmas cards. Maxon is such a cute kid and I love showing him off every chance I get. Last year, I got these Christmas cards.









They have a hole punched and come with ribbon to make them an ornament. I remember seeing them on my family's trees through the whole season. Love it.




This year's selection of cards is awesome possum. Seriously. I kept scrolling and thinking, "This has to be the end" and then I see that I'm not even halfway done. Their artists had to be working overtime all of 2012 to get all these styles.




I am really big on having "Merry Christmas" on my cards, not seasons or holidays, but the genuine Christmas. So I was pleased to see so many religious cards in cute designs. I may want to say "Merry Christmas," but I still like a stylish polka dot or chevron. Tiny Prints delivers style and the message.









With so much going on in life, I like the idea of a year in review card, rather than the age old letter.







This is one of the new styles for the ornament. So classic and pretty. Of course I may be drawn to that snow. Lucky ducks.






This year, Tiny Prints is offering a great giveaway! One random comment on this post will receive $50 off an order of holiday cards at Tiny Prints! All you have to do is comment on this post and tell me what you love about the holidays! Easy peasy!




The giveaway will close on October 28, 2012. One lucky winner will be selected to win a code for $50 off their Tiny Prints order (does not include shipping & cannot be combined with any other promos).




Check out Tiny Print's Christmas Cards and find the one that shares your spirit of Christmas! Tiny Prints' special offers can be found here and don't forget to comment on this post!










NOTE: This post was sponsored by the wonderful folks at Tiny Prints. I received compensation, but the thoughts and crazy comments are all my own!

Happy Birthday Maxonator!

Maxon just turned two and we celebrated with a Barnyard Bash! 

The eating area 

The kids who came to celebrate Maxon 

Maxon's cake, made by Ashley Smith 

Maxon feeding the cows tortillas

The cow sticking out his tongue

Blowing out candle

 Maxon has had an amazing babysitter since May 2011, at about 8 months old. She is truly a blessing. She took him to the library and the park weekly. When he had to go to physical therapy for his neck (torticollis), she took him twice a week. When we wanted him to take swim lessons, she not only took him but she got in the pool to learn how to continue his skills after his lessons ended. She taught him his colors and numbers as well as so many skills. He is truly advanced for his age and its because of her.

After TWELVE years of believing in God for a baby, she found out that she is pregnant with TWINS! Baby Andrew and Alayna will be examples of God's miracle power for their entire lives. April is due in December and was put on bedrest this weekend. We knew this was coming soon, but she has to end her time with Maxon a little sooner than we expected.

She will always be a wonderful part of our lives and we are so thankful God sent her to Maxon and our family.

The Year of Disney

This year we got passes to Disney World using the birthday money gifts for Matt and me, plus Christmas money. Maxon LOVES Mickey Mouse, Buzz, Jake, etc and he's been thrilled to go as much as we have. These memories are worth all the money in the world and I will cherish them forever! 

First trip with Uncle Justin, Noni and Granddaddy

 

First trip with Mimi

Spring break trip with Mimi and Sopchoppy

Mary Poppins!

I accidentally lied to Sopchoppy and told him the roller coaster wasn't that bad. His face disagrees.

My boo boo.