A Letter for Santa

Thursday Amelia really, really wanted to visit the Post Office and mail Santa a letter. She dictated a letter to me then signed and decorated the letter. She wants Santa to bring her a pair of black ballet shoes while she is sleeping. So sweet. She signed the envelope and made a fancy star then sealed up the letter. We made a stop off at the library for storytime first. Mrs Nightingale is awesome with the kids. She even lets Phillip join. Amelia was so excited about the special red mail box just for Santa letters. She had to concentrate extra hard to get that letter into the box. Little Innej is having way too much fun at our home this year. She knocks on walls, rings, bells, leaves little treats, and even rings the doorbell on occasion.

Little Everett is not very happy lately, he ran a low grade fever all weekend. My best guess is teething again. He is gnawing on everything. That little kid LOVES baby mum-mum, a rice cake that literally melts in the mouth. He will eat 3-4 while I make dinner. Thursday Everett started clapping his hands on purpose. One moment he was sporadically hitting his hands, a gleam came to his eyes...wham, he started clapping. It clicked. Saturday he started babbling "da-da-da." Justin and I could listen to him talk for hours. That sweet voice is the sound of angels.

Yesterday my dad called from Jerusalem. He enjoyed a musical fireside with the BYU students at the Jerusalem Center. I went to Walmart BY MYSELF...wow, that was amazing. Took me almost two hours of leisurely strolling around to shop for Christmas odds and ends and the regular food shopping. Made me giddy. Justin and I went out on a fun date over to the Hackleman's home for "dinner group." The Grunig's joined in the fun night too. Bro Hackleman roasted up an amazing pork loin for us, throw in some sweet potatoes, rolls, and rice crispy treats for a yummy meal. We took Everett along since it is hard to leave all 3 for one 14 year old girl.