The Gift Of Giving

Thursday Halle's school had their annual Christmas program. This year the theme was The Gift Of Giving which ironically was what our lesson at church this morning!! Her music teacher is so awesome and the school couldn't ask for anyone any better!! She does a fantastic job every year with the kids. They learn so much from her!!

As always the kids did a wonderful job. Last year Halle and a few other girls had a special part singing. This year she and a few of them ballett danced along with a girl's solo. It really was so pretty!!! The girls looked just precious as you can see. Halle tried ballett when she was about Syd's age and that really wasn't her thing but she looked like a pro the other day as did the others!!

We enjoyed 2 performances that day as well as Halle's class party. Halle received several gifts from her friends this year. She really has a great group of friends!! She even got a gift from a boy this year which I still haven't informed her dad of yet! ;) He normally gets her a gift at Valentines but this I believe is the first Christmas gift..... so cute!!

It really is the season for giving.... I hope everyone enjoys the holidays!! It's just beginning and we have already packed in so much!! Love this time of year....

Dierks Christmas Parade 2009

All 4 girls enjoyed the Christmas Parade at Dierks. Several of their friends watched it with them. Thankfully there was plenty of candy to go around. Halle sang songs with her school after the parade and we were all cold by the time it was over!! However it was not quite as cold as it was last year!! Syd even sat on Santa's lap and talked to him a little after the parade!! She's getting brave! :)

After the parade we enjoyed some good food at Kenya's.

Visiting Santa

We took the girls to see Santa on the square in Murfreesboro Saturday. Syd sat with him for the first time since the year she was born!! She would not talk to him but big sister Halle took care of her and told him what she wanted! Halle has always sat with Santa from year 1. It is so funny how they are different!!

I believe it is obvious from the picture what Carlee and Kalee thought of him! Poor babies are still young enough that I made them sit there for the picture... I know I'm terrible!! Halle took care of them too and told Santa what they wanted.

Halle Dolled Up Nails..... Syd Dora Kitchen ...... Carlee and Kalee Tricycles

Hopefully they have all been good enough to get what they asked for!!! ;)

FYI .... It's always a good thing to check with Santa on prices of gifts before you let your child sit on his lap and tell him what she wants!!!! Dolled Up Nails was not easy for Santa to find or was it very cheap!!!!!!! :)

Also the twins have a closet full of clothes and I just noticed since I'm doing all these pics at once that they have on the same outfit for Santa and Thanksgiving.... OOPS!!

Christmas Parade At Nashville

Last Thursday night was the Christmas parade at Nashville. The girls enjoyed seeing the floats and getting lots of candy. As if we needed any because we still have candy from Halloween!!

Thanksgiving '09

So for some reason I wasn't in the picture taking mood this Thanksgiving.... Not sure why but here are a few I managed to take at one of our family Thanksgivings.

Carlee and Kalee ate at the big table this year with the big kids.... They are getting so big!

Halle and Syd with one of their cousins, Karsyn.

My mamaw, Devonda, with all 7 of her great -grandchildren. LOL Syd is behind Andrew! I promise she is there.... I couldn't get her to move so I could see her in the picture so this is as good as it got! LOL

We have so much to be thankful for this year! My children are healthy, happy, and loved by so many! We are a blessed family!!

Bedtime

Bedtime at the Mounts house consists of all 4 needing milk and some cartoons before bed. Carlee and Kalee love Halle and Syd so much and will give them hugs and kisses anytime. They are a little stingy with the rest of us with their hugs and kisses. Sweet girls!!!

Halle Grace The Cheerleader

So I'm a little behind in blogging..... sorry!! This picture was taken the day of our last football game this year. Halle made the long trip with us to Junction City. Jeffrey and Tuttle called the game on the radio and did an awesome job so I was told!! Jeffrey filled in for Todd who was out of town that night.

Halle loves going to the games and already misses Friday night football games. She can't wait til she can cheer at the games. She has been doing awesome at gymnastics and Monday night she landed a round off with 3 yes 3 back handsprings!!!! I'm so proud!!!! She says she is working toward her goal.... Outlaw cheerleader, Razorback cheerleader, Cowboy cheerleader!! Can't wait to see her dreams come true!!!