Because my kids were cute in December (well, every month really)
Emmie’s shirt says, “One of a Kind” How could I not get this for her?!
Liam showing off his new glasses. We realized in November that he was having trouble seeing the screen at church. Our church isn’t large and the screen isn’t that far away. So, off to the eye doctor we went. Nearsighted like dear ol’ ma!
Scenes of reading.
After Emmie’s MRIs, she usually needs a bit extra time with Mama and Daddy, which means winding up in our bed during the night. 
Tot likes to help with my projects. Especially embroidering towels.
She just couldn’t hang.
Her exact statement: Mama, I washed my hands.
I’ll add…and your hair and dress and…She was so proud.
Emmie gets gentle adjustments at our chiropractor. This was her first time climbing up on the table without needing Mama to hold her.
Our neighbor’s son, K, playing a little tune.
December was a month of breaking things. My crockpot slipped and hit the counter. Thankfully, Mark was able to fix it. My dad made a gorgeous chopping block that I dropped and broke. Thankfully, Dad was able to fix it! Klutzy me and the wonderful men in my life who fix my breaks.
Yeah, these cuddles are wonderful.
To say my kids were attached to our neighbors is an understatement. I absolutely adored these memories as they were preparing to move the next month.
K would only go to Ace and it cracked us all up that he was the only one that could take him from his mom. 
Off for a ride.
See, post MRI cuddles called for snuggles in the good ol’ baby carrier.
Mark painted while Emmie was at an appointment.
We painted the girls beds but the girls’ were ready for their new layout before the beds were ready. 
The girls’ new bedding came with a pillow that didn’t really match. Enter matching fabric that I used to cover the pillows.
And the vanity chair. Actually, Zoe did the chair. She didn’t want to paint it, preferring the shabby shic.
I found some really cute vinyl decals we put up on the long wall.
I also added the fabric to to the top of the white curtains.
We added shelves for some storage.
Rocking the new glasses like a pro…and being photobombed by his little buddy.
As requested…a white ninjago cake.
Lining up to go to the Sibling Shop. The kids draw names and then “shop” in the goodies available for that sibling.
All the kids gathered together to hear 
Okay, we did get them a few small things and some stocking gifts (which are dvds or audio cds).
Tot got some fun ears.
Trying to figure out where they were going.
Next year. A practice driver! Eek.
Zoe asked for a very basic cake.
We even got some good visiting time with Uncle J and Aunt Yaya and family.
Present time is always exciting.
Oh man, I don’t know if Emmie is excited about another baby or not. 😉
Double piggies…this girl!
You can create your own mini-figures. So, I made one of Emmie’s neurologist and one of her neurosurgeon. Next time we go, I’ll have to actually make them and buy them for the docs!
Emmie loved this little table.
Drawers ya’ll. Drawers full of Lego bricks everywhere! 
When we told them what we were doing, they were a little skeptical that it would actually be fun. 
The only two brave souls for pictures!
Pet the snakes!
Emmie thinks she is big enough for the front seat.
Our traditional Lion statue picture.
It may have been November but we had some wonderful warm weather park days.
Sleeping. With her glasses. Of course.
I thought I had some crazy hair days.
Family movie night with Chinese food and Kung Fu Panda. Yep. Yep. (Okay, I also had the dining room table covered in schoolwork)
Emmie was getting ready for her television debut for promoting the NF Walk. It happened so fast, I didn’t get to grab a picture with the anchor. It was a great opportunity and we are so grateful for all of our news agencies who shared about the event.
A Knight and Warrior Princess! 
After the NF Walk, we headed home for a break and then off to Cracker Barrel to celebrate my birthday. The kids were quite the talk with all the face paint.
