December is Here!

December is one of my favorite months out of the year. I love all the family time. I am excited for Campbell to have his first Christmas. He will have no idea what's going on, but I know I will never forget. He will be getting presents even though he won't know. The girls will love opening presents for him. They both have asked me what Santa will be bringing him.  I will take lot's of pictures, and he will later in life appreciate what he received on his first Christmas. With December here that also means Penelope is here too. Penelope is our elf. Everyday she appears somewhere new. Sometimes she's gets into lots of things. She watches the girls everyday, and reports back to Santa. This morning the girls woke up to her dragging toilet paper clear across the bathroom. They thought it was really funny. Every night we ready a story about her.  Each night after they are asleep I will move Penelope to a new place. We started this tradition two years ago. My Aunt Sharon got all the kids started on it. It's something we all look forward to year round, and I hope my kids will do it with their kids too. 


Today, marks one month from when my brother went to his real home. I miss him so much everyday. I am very happy for him, and I know he's having the time of his life. I can't wait to be with him again someday. As I go through the month of December I plan to cherish every moment with my family and friends. I will look around my house and be thankful for the things I have, and thank God everyday for blessing us  with three wonderful children.  I will try not to shed tears, because Andy's celebrating Christmas with Jesus this year. I have a lot to be thankful for this year, but I have to say I am so ready for a new year! 


Tomorrow Tony and I will be taking Campbell to a kidney specialists in Kansas City. I am hoping for great news, and better answers. I have heard wonderful things about Children's Mercy. I had my choice between St. Louis or Kansas City. I picked Kansas City, because the drive is shorter. I will post an update when we get back. I will also try to keep up on the blogging. Here is a picture of Penelope, and Happy December!