Christmas in 10 days

With Christmas almost here we are busy with Christmas plays, shopping, illness, and of course the baby and the puppy, decorating the tree, and wrapping presents. It is exhausting just listing it all. This time of the year is so busy, however, we have some down time planned as well. As I say that Brad is asleep right next to me. We are going to my mom's house to make cookies and candy tomorrow night.

Update on Little Levi- He is growing like a weed. He weighed 13 lbs. and 12 ozs. and was 26 ins. long at his last visit. He laughs constantly and loves to suck his thumb. He is such a sweet baby.

Chandler went to his first study group at his friend's house. They were studying for 9 weeks test in science. I am so proud. With his ripe age of 11 he asked me today what a **** was. I won't repeat the word, but it definitely caught me by surprise. He told me that his friend at school said Moby Darn, because you could not say his last name because it was a bad word. Chandler could not understand why he shouldn't say this word. It reminded me of when he couldn't understand why God would not want him to hold up his middle finger. Oh the things they learn at school.

Ethan is sick this week. We have taken him to the doctor, but they concluded that it was a "virus." He is so miserable with fever and sleepiness. Also, we are trying to work with Ethan on not calling his brother names. He is at a time in his life when he states very clearly what he thinks of his big brother. Names such as "big baby" and "Liar."

Brad is trying to work in construction, which is tough with the weather and the economy. He is getting ready for his Christmas play. He is playing in the praise band.
I (Julie) am taking a break from school. We are on break for a few weeks. Beginning in January life will get crazy with clients and classes. For now I am trying to sleep late when I can and take naps as necessary. I also plan on reading two books. The Shack and a book on how to tell your kids about sex. I will get back on how that one goes.