Christmas with Aunt Rhonda

Aunt Rhonda was in town before Christmas and we enjoyed visiting with her.  She brought the kids fun Christmas gifts.




Harper's very first softball and glove.  This is perfect coming from Aunt Rhonda because she was and still is an all star softball player. 

1st Christmas Celebration

Whew - I can't believe that Christmas has come and gone.  The 23rd we packed up and headed west to Cleburne where Jeff's Grandmother lives.  We spent the night with his Aunt & Uncle on Thursday night and then enjoyed a yummy lunch on Friday with all of Jeff's family. 
Harper keeping the boys in line.

Harper loved opening presents this year.  She was so excited and animated when she opened each one.

Playing with Granddad's light up cameo reindeer hat.


After lunch on the 24th, we packed up and drove to Paris (about 4 hours with all of our stops). We made it just in time for Christmas Eve dinner at my parent's house with all of my family.

Merry Christmas from the Shermans

We pray that you had a wonderful Christmas celebrating with family and friends.

Busy Saturday

 Saturday was Jeff's birthday. We had a fun filled afternoon of birthday shopping, Christmas activities, and dinner at Randy Whites BBQ. First up was the Merry Christmas with Love event at Prestonwood. They had a live nativity, crafts, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa. 

Attempt at a family pic with the live nativity.  

Waiting for Santa. 

She was fine until it was our turn and we walked up to Santa.  When Jeff tried to put her on his lap, she started crying.  Not sure why we had tears this time because earlier this week she did fine and walked right up to Santa and gave him a big hug. 

Getting her hand painted 

We ran into her new friend Reese from Cottonwood Creek. 

After the Christmas fun at Prestonwood, we headed to a yummy BBQ birthday dinner at Randy Whites in Frisco.  After dinner we went over to the Frisco Fire Station where they had Safety Town all decorated with Christmas lights and had fun activities for the kids.

Test driving the fire truck

Getting a family pic with everyone looking at the camera these days is a challenge.  We will just go with this one - you get the idea...

We are going to enjoy the next 2 weeks with Jeff home. 

Harper's Christmas Party

Thursday was the last day of "school" for Harper and Brody for the year.  I attended the Christmas parties and Christmas Chapel.  Both kids have come home with some really cute art projects lately like this sweatshirt below that is Harper's foot print and hand prints making an angel.

Working on her craft at the party 

Showing me her good news bells 

Decorating cookies

Listening to Mrs. Beth and getting ready for their book exchange

It's been a great year so far for both kids.  Their teachers are awesome!

Story time with Santa

Earlier this week we headed to story time with Santa at A Real Bookstore. We met Ashley and her kids there and they all enjoyed it. 

After story time Santa gave out hugs and cookies.


Rather than pay the $15 for the professional picture I think I'll just let these count for this year's pic with Santa. 

Brody was not so sure but I snapped the pic before he started crying. 

Harper & Anna - two peas in a pod

We are still working on the "don't choke your brother hug".

and we are done...

Christmas Parade of Lights

Tonight we went to the McKinney Parade of Lights.  It is a Christmas parade but they do it at night so every float is illuminated with lights.  Harper loved it!


Yes that is a tractor / front end loader holding up the manger scene! 

Aunt Beka came up to hang out with us tonight. 

Brody loved clapping and waving to everyone.