January 20, 2010

Here is a situation that everyone has been in. The kids are so darn cute that you hate to do anything to change their look, their personality, or anything about them. However, you have put off cutting their hair in hopes that you can keep your "little one" little for just a bit longer... Sometimes it is just tough to move on and watch them progress.

I am quite sappy but naturally this all went through my mind as we made the decision to cut the kids' hair. The static looking hair is attractive but must be tamed at some point in time. I typically go to a Barber to have my hair cut and have even cut my own hair in an attempt to save a little extra. Either way, we took the kids to see my Barber for their first hair cut.

Orvis is quite the gentleman. For those of you that do not know him, he is a Veteran that learned how to cut hair while serving in the Armed Forces. He always has a story, a kind word, and loves to kid his subject about trying to re-attach the hair that he has cut off my some means or another.

The boys were not going to have anything to do with sitting in the chair my themselves. However, as long as mom held them while Orvis worked his magic, they were just fine. Enjoy, as it was quite the adventure once again!

Here is Orvis trying to warm up to Ayden. The little Horsey seat was just not cute enough to completely warm him over.






This is how we ended up for haircuts, each of the kids on Mom's lap. Yes, that is the parents version of "Vise-Grips" attached to Ayden's head. I know that you are laughing because everyone has been there at one point or another.




This makes me laugh! Feel free to add your own commentary here as to what you think Breagan is thinking... Maybe, "You've got to be kidding me?" Or, "Dad, you are so not getting any loves when we get home!" Or, "You so owe me a hot dog to make this up!" Just too dang cute....



"Dang, I KNOW I am looking good... Just like you, huh Dad?"







Carmen is total girl, through and through. She is following is her big sister's footsteps and loves to dress up every opportunity she gets. Once again, you just can not help but smile...

With these wonderful little blessings in our lives we continually recognize the work of our wonderful Creator. He truly has a plan for each one of us. We just recieve our blessings multipled by four!

January 6, 2010

We made it through another Holiday Season. First and foremost though, without the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we would not have the opportunity to thank Him once again for the many blessings in our lives. Melissa and I clearly recognize the work of His glory all around us and the blessing of His choice Spirits in our home.

Christmas was not exactly as you would think, just yet. Melissa and I got the kids up just after 8:00 A.M. Taylor, being the seasoned veteran that she is, set the example for the other three to open their presents. By the time the triplets made it through their presents, they were finally getting the hang of things. Next year though will be a completely different story. One that we will update then.

Melissa and I have been truly blessed. We have the BEST family members, loving friends, and our health. Sanity is sometimes a commodity and a short lived pleasure but none the less, we can not imagine it any other way.

For those of you that know me and one of my many hobbies you will understand the importance of the picture above, to me. Melissa found and painted the ceramic for me and presented it to me as a gift. It holds the true meaning of Christmas. I had the opportunity of speaking with a young boy during the Christmas season. As he sat on my lap he told me about how he did not believe in Santa. I thought for a second and and decided that he was old enough to hear the truth.

The truth about Santa, as tough as it may be to hear... People started to forget about the birth of the Christ Child so many years ago. Knowing that the sacrifice made for each of us was made at such a high price the idea of a giving person was formed. Santa Claus DOES NOT represent the commercialization of the Christmas Season. Santa represents the giving of one's self just as Christ did for each of us. Is this just isolated to the month of December? definitely not, however, it is a nice reminder that we can continue to live, love, and share the whole year through.

The young boy, about 10 years old, smiled, agreed, and proceeded to spit out his wishes just as though he was half his own age with a huge smile.

May all of your resolutions keep, your health be what you need, and your love for each other grow throughout the New Year. Thank you to all and to all a good night!

Some scenes from our house Christmas morning...