Christmas Program at Konner's Preschool

Christmas brought an extra piece of fun this year! Konner was in his first Christmas program this year. I was so excited! I remember my programs and Kim's when we were young and always loved it! Konner's program was all singing and it took maybe 15 minutes from start to finish, but it was cute! They sung about 4-5 songs and Konner just so happened to be in the front row! They had been practicing for quite a few weeks and Konner was always singing around the house. When they all came out and walked on stage, I could tell Konner was a little embarrassed! We all had arrived early and sat in the very front row. He saw parents, grandparents, aunts and cousins all sitting there smiling and waving at him. I guess I would have been nervous or embarrassed too!


Getting ready for the program!

The Manger Scene

All the Three and Four year olds!

Konner and the gang!

Just some of the family that was there that night!

Christmas

We and our tree finally made it to Christmas day!
We had an absolutely wonderful Christmas. We got to stay home ALL DAY!!!! This was a first for us since we've been together. Usually we travel to two different houses on Christmas day. It was very nice to stay home and enjoy the day without having to rush here and rush there! Mom came over Christmas morning and spent the day with us. Around noon Johnny's parents came over with Tonya and Addy. They spent a few hours with us then went back home. We all met up later to GO OUT TO EAT! That's right ~ NO COOKING!!! Tonya's birthday is on Christmas day so we thought we would go out and celebrate her birthday with her.
Konner woke up around 7am Christmas morning. Which is sleeping in for him. I heard him run into the family room and stop. Then I heard his footsteps coming into my room. I wish I would have recorded his voice that morning. He was soooo excited! He knew Santa was coming but still sounded so surprised that Santa had actually been in his house and left presents under the tree. Well, we had to get up immediately and go see what Santa had left. Konner just ran straight to the tree and asked if they were all for him. He had to start opening something before he burst with excitement. It practically killed him to wait for me to get my camera ready!
I have always loved Christmas morning. Mom and dad always made it a special morning for me and Kim. But to have the opportunity to enjoy thru the eyes of your child is even more special.

Our tree on Christmas morning!

Konner opening the first present!


Still excited about each one!

BOLT! ~ the find of the season ~ He absolutely loved that movie!

Konner taking his cousin Addy for a ride on his 4-wheeler! That's right - no snow and only a light weight jacket on Christmas down here!

Moving right along!

We were very excited to finally get Konner Baptized right before Christmas! On December 21st, Konner was baptized at St. Luke's Catholic Church. His Aunt Kim and his Uncle Mike are his Godparents or as Konner calls it his "Jesus family." Kim got a little emotional which caused me to get a little emotional as well! She really loves this kid of mine and he loves his Aunt Kim. Uncle Mike, for those of you who don't know, is Shannon's (Johnny's youngest sister) husband. So our brother-in-law. They are catholic as well and are very special people in our lives.
Konner is very lucky to have so many wonderful people in his life that love him so very much. Thank you to everyone who celebrated this special day with us!

Konner thought Daddy was going to dunk him in the fountain!



Parents & Godparents with Father Paul Gary




Konner with all his parents!

Konner with Aunt Kim and Uncle Mike ~ his Godparents

Konner w/ Shawn, Nolan & Carson ~ his "Jesus Family"

Picking out the Christmas Tree

Our Christmas holiday always begins with picking out our tree. This is usually a lot of fun, especially for Konner. This year, it was a very cold evening when we went to find our tree. After a few minutes of being outside, Johnny and Konner were ready to go. I like to take my time and find the perfect tree. To say the least, they were a little impatient with me. I found one I thought would be perfect but later we realized that it was not perfect. But it fulfilled its Christmas destiny and I can't really complain. Once we got it in the house, Konner was anxious to start decorating the tree. By this time, at was a little past 8pm and everyone was tired. It was all we could do to get Konner into bed that night! Eventually I got the tree decorated and it was doing fine for a couple of days. Then the branches relaxed and you could see clearly how it was not the perfect tree. I spent about 6 hours or so putting the lights on the tree. For me, this is by far the worse part of Christmas! But I got it done once again. After a couple of days, the lights for some reason were not working. I tried calling Johnny on his cell phone to ask why. He did not answer. I was soooooo angry at that tree I just had to leave the house. Konner and I went shopping and out for dinner and didn't come home until it was bedtime. I eventually got in touch with Johnny and told him about the lights. Johnny tried to fix them and he did, for a little while. The entire time we had that tree, the lights would come on - then go out. I almost broke down and went to buy an artificial tree at Lowe's at 50% off. But I didn't. That tree made it to the Hardison Family Christmas Party and did fine, but after that, those lights would not come on at all! Johnny was tired of messing with them. But when Christmas morning came along the tree lights came on. I guess it was our own little Christmas miracle!

Birthday with "Drama" and "BEE"

My mom and and grandmother finally got over to the house and gave Konner the presents they got for him. Konner was excited. His birthday seemed to last a week! But mom got him a brand new bike for his birthday which he loves tremendously!!!!
Thanks "Drama" and "Bee!"

The reason the helmet and knee and elbow pads were bought!

Konner's 4th Birthday

I know I am wayyyyy behind but here we go!!!!

As you all know Konner turned 4 on Nov. 2nd. Hard to believe my baby is 4 already. But we had planned a great party for him and it was great. I got really, really, really sick and was stuck in my bedroom all day and couldn't really associate with anyone, but Konner had a great time and that's all that matters. I rented an inflatable for the kids, I had a huge rope for tug-o-war, pin the medal on the "champ" and my wonderful neighbors brought over their horses and took all the kids for a ride on the horse! It was great and I missed it all! :( I wasn't the only one who missed all of the fun. My mom (yes, my mom!) was very sick too and couldn't come. Great Aunt Susan, who adores Konner and we adore her, couldn't make it because her and Uncle Bill were very sick too.

I know you are probably wondering how we all got so sick at the same time. Well, Firday night before Konner's b-day we all went over to Aunt Kelly's house for trick-or-treating with her and her family. They have a really cute neighborhood and as you all know, we have nothing but cows around us. Anyway, Kelly's gang had just got over this sickness but I guess it was still harboring in the house. Everyone that was there that night started getting sick Sat. evening and it lasted about a week. Somehow, though, Konner and Johnny escaped the bug. I am very thankful for that. It would have been horrible for Konner to be that sick especially on his b-day.

Anyway, back to the party. Kelly did make up for getting us all so sick because between her and Shannon, they made sure Konner was happy and everyone was having a good time and I had plenty of pictures to look at the next day. Thank you two very much!!!!! And thank you to everyone for coming and sharing in that special celebration with us!

Blowing Out the Candles!!!

Konner Riding Jackie!

Birthday Boy Wearing His Crazy Birthday Hat!

Konner's 4 -Wheeler Johnny and I Got Him for His Birthday!

7am - Konner Opening Up Presents Already!!!!