Our Weekend

This past weekend Dean was in Alabama for a marathon. He made another PR (personal record) with 3:20. His next marathon is in February in Myrtle Beach, SC. Then a week later, he'll be running the Mt. Mitchell Ultra-marathon (40miles). Whew!

While he was gone, I took the kids to see 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium'. Then we picked up Brandy and the girls and went to drive through the Living Nativity. We've never done that before. It was cool.

Saturday morning I took Alyssa to choir practice, then the boys and I went Christmas shopping. After lunch we went to Kai and Alyssa's Martial Arts Open House. That night we all watched a movie at home. Dean came home just before midnight.

Sunday was a nice relaxing day. Dean had this Sunday off in Kid's Cove so we had a nice slow morning and went to the third service. Sunday evening Dean and I went on a DATE! We had received a gift card to Outback Steakhouse from a friend. After dinner, we hung out a little while at Barnes & Noble. Nice day.

Here's an ornament for you. It was one of the first ornaments we bought as a married couple. We bought it at the North Carolina State Fair from an artist who hand cuts the paper in one piece (called Scherenschnitte) then places it between beveled glass. It's very pretty.

Also, last night my NINE year old, Kai, was playing outside. He came running in to borrow my camera to take a picture of the sunset. He did a great job! Here it is:

Roan Quote: I asked Roan why he always has to jump and climb. (on me) He said, “Mommy. Look how big I am.” I said, “I know, but why do you have to jump and climb?” He said, “I’m six years old!” …….He’s five.