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This year we went again to Bass Pro. What an awesome store to take pics with Santa FOR FREE! Ian as soon as he saw him he went and hugged him with all his straight. It was funny and cute to see. Nicky took a picture of the castle that she wanted and took her camera with her so Santa could she what castle she was hoping for Christmas. Hanna, let's say she calmed down as soon as we told her he was going to give her candy.

How Grinch are we? Today we are celebrating Christmas eve. The kids are expecting Santa tonight (Dec 23rd). We had to convince Nicky that today was the 24 and no the 23tr as she thought it was. (kindergartner is teaching her well after all) Glenn will be on call on Christmas day and we didn't want to have to wake up the kids at 5:00 am to open present in a hurry. They are making cookies for Santa right now and I love listening to their excitement just thinking of Santa's face when he sees the wonderful cookies. They know they have to go to sleep soon so Santa can come. I was glad when I asked them about the real meaning of Christmas and Ian shouted with all his straight IS ABOUT JESUS!!! and a soft voice and presents too lol. Well after all they are kids right? I guess I will have more to report tomorrow after we do our Nativity scene and look out for the special start in the sky.

No pictures either for our Christmas morning or nativity play but I'm so please to write that Hanna was super well behaved . We weren't expecting this since she is very stubborn. She saw everybody dressing up and she immediately brought me a blanket and asked me to put it on her head. She kept it the whole story. IT went well and it was actually the first time we could enjoy the play with out scolding the kids. Nicky was the perfect Angel and Ian was the Shepard. He was excited and used his toys as sheeps.

Glenn was the one who told the story, Joseph, and the 3 wise man. I was Mary and Hanna was Jesus AND Mary too. Hanna's favorite present was her new kitchen, Ian's favorite was ...well actually he loved everything or at least he is playing with all his new toys (Iron man's stuff, masks, Spider man figurines etc) Nicky's favorite present was grandma and grandpa's present. She just loves her computer. She loves the castle that Santa brought and the gifts that we gave her but the one that she doesn't stop playing with is her new barbie computer.

We are getting ready to say good bye to this year and to celebrate the begging of 2011.

This year has brought us indeed lots of trials and a development of faith. I still remember when we were moving to San Antonio, I was excited but afraid at the same time. We were still trusting that the matching situation was for the best but deep inside I couldn't stop wondering. Remembering Glenn doing inter year in Baylor and having to move all over again to a place that we didn't know but scare of so many things. I kept wondering if this was the real way. As soon as we move to San Antonio the result were obvious. Then my poor little sister going to probably the most biggest trial ever. Seeing her new born so sick. We were glad we could help them but we were so worried again we held the Lord's hand and let him guide us. Ian kept remained me that I should not be worry since Jesus takes care of us. I feel like as a family we have grown up so much. I feel closer to my husband and to my kids. I see the possibilities of another residency and it makes me scare. We all know he knows better than us. But in the meanwhile when you think your dreams are gone it's hard to remember it. I appreciate all the support that I had from my friends and family. I can honestly say that I've  never seen Glenn so happy. After all, that was my biggest fear. Having a grumpy husband because he hated his job. Our kids are closer to him too and I couldn't be happier. I'm glad I have my husband back.

(okay I'm just updating and shame on me that I wrote this LAST YEAR!! lol)