A sweet new arrival

Uncle Patrick and Aunt Samantha welcomed their first child on Monday, December 10, 2012.  Sweet Alyssa McKenzie made her debut at around 9pm.  We were all waiting for her!  Connell and Emma are over the moon excited about their new cousin.  They have never been to the hospital to visit a baby (ok, well except when Connell came to meet newborn Emma) and they were so full of questions.  Some were easier to answer than others.  Ha!
We went the next night and took dinner to the new parents and got to cuddle with Alyssa.  She is pretty and perfect and a blessing from God.  We can't wait to watch her grow! :)

Our Star Student

Last week at school, it was Connell's turn to be the Star Student.  He had to complete a poster about himself and share several fun things/items with his classmates throughout the week.  You can't see his pencil writing, but here is how he answered his questions:
I am a star because:  "I like people."
When I grow up, I would like to be:  "A cleaner."
Favorite things:
Color:  black
Animal:  little dogs
Food:  noodles
Book:  The Kissing Hand
Sport:  Basketball

Breakfast with Santa at the Polar Express

The Millspaugh's invited us to their church for Breakfast with Santa this morning.  Dr. Millspaugh has been working on building the train for the Polar Express theme for a while now.  We actually got a really cool sneak peek of it in his garage while Tim was there working on building our new headboard (that's another post).  It is so cool!  Blew smoke and choo-chooed and everything!
Dr. Millspaugh was dressed as the conductor and Emma didn't realize it was him.  She wouldn't get her picture made beside him without me.