Bethlehem

On Jonathan's last travels he went to Bethlehem and took some pretty amazing pictures. He brought home some Olive Tree carved nativities and other beautiful things. The picture above is the exact spot where Jesus was born. The pictures below are entrances to the Church of the Nativity.


This week we went to Austin's preschool Halloween trunk-or treat. There Austin won his first cake in a cake walk! We made donuts, went trunk-or-treating and engaged ourselves in so many fun activities. As with most things, I don't know who had more fun, Jonathan and I or the kids.

Austin does this thing where if he gets hurt or falls or any type of accident he'll slap his rear and yell, "Yee-Haw". I don't know where it came from but it cracks me up because its so random. He'll also come up with Tiny Tim statements like, "Mother, I'm hungry because I've been fast asleep all night. Why of course I'd like some cereal." Who is this kid? Austin has an "art" set that he takes with him everywhere. He puts stickers on papers with crayon, paint and marker drawings on it. His collages are lovely! He colors things in pink and purple and gives me about 5 drawings a day and says, "For you. Your favorite mommy colors."
Austin had his church primary program today where he marched proud down the aisle with the other kids while he held his picture of Jesus high above his head with a huge Austin smile. He also loves to talk at the pulpit. Ashley was clapping in the back the whole time yelling, "Yeah Au-tee!"

Ashley will now mimic people. Me as I'm singing, Austin as he makes noises, she loves to boogie whenever she hears any type of music. She still says "No way" at inopportune times. She's a month shy of 2 years old and still won't let me put any type of bow in her hair. (As soon as I found out I was having a girl I had about 10 hair bows ready for her....) Ash does the most endearing thing-she loves grabbing our cheecks and kissing us. She snuggles so well and we just can't get enough of her. She and Austin love bath time together and Austin still loves being the enforcer. He tells her what's allowed and what's not. As you could imagine she really loves that.

This week is Halloween and it's finally FALL here in DC! Much love and happy treating!
Angie