Hanna/Bosse/Wims Christmas in Austin

Christmas was again, a little different this year for the Hanna/Bosse/Wims clan! Due to the arrival of Baby Leo a week earlier, we all congregated in Austin so that we could meet him and keep him and his new parents from traveling! We gathered at Scott and Alli's church building, which turned out fine because there were 2 playgrounds and lots of play space for all the little cousins--which is a must with those kiddos! After the gathering in Austin, most of us went back to Kerrville for a little more cousin time...I love how much fun these kids have together, and me, too! They can play for hours and hours, and MeMe always fun activities planned. Pretty soon Baby Leo will be chasing everyone around, too! Another plus is that everyone got to meet and hang out with Brady Sullivan, Jenny's fiance', and his precious daughter Chloe...we are so excited to have them as an addition to our family!! Many of you know likely already know the story of Brady and Jen...if not, go to Jen's blog (I have a link on the side of mine) and read their awesome, God-driven story. I have to point out the shirt Jack is wearing at the Christmas gathering, "Santa, I've been framed"...soooo Jack, right?!

School Christmas Parties

Cal and Jack had their school Christmas parties on the same day...Macie attended as well! The organizers of Callie's really did a great job. There was ornament making, cookie decorating, and lots of yummy food and goodies for the kiddos. It's fun to watch her with her little friends--she is definitely growing up! After the party was over, the kids headed back up to the classroom and one of the girls' father plays guitar, and he played Christmas carols for us to sing along to. Both Jack and Macie love Callie's teacher, Mrs. Mitchen, and we do, too! She is really great, and we have been blessed to have her as Cal's teacher this year. Jack enjoyed his party, too. They had a puzzle exchange, chick-fil-A, and goodies in their stockings. Jack cracks me up--he definitely likes to be the life of the party, and it really does seem like the other kids look to him for entertainment! He adores his teacher, too.

Christmas Program

Both of the kids participated in the school Christmas program this year. Jack sang some songs with the preschool group, while Callie actually had a little solo part---that the video camera didn't record!!!!! Anyway, it was really cute, and both kids did a great job.

Ho-Ho-Ho

We took the kiddos to see Santa at the local mall. Obviously Cal and Jack like him, but I was curious to see Macie with him since she has really shown an interest in him this year..she LOVES him!! She calls him "Ho-Ho", and practically ran to him and smiled the whole time! No fear...a characteristic I'm seeing in her more plainly all the time. Santa also visited her Mother's Day Out, and again, she loved it and was the only one in her class who couldn't wait for her turn! Callie is asking for something big this year...a dog!!! We'll see if Santa approves that request...Jack has several wanted items, and some of them hold steady, while others change on an almost daily basis--monster trucks, remote controlled stuff, Lego things, Batman stuff...fun boy stuff! I love this time of year!

Lisa Turns..Old

Another year, another birthday! I am really starting to not like those! Nah, I still do...who could not like cake and presents?! I love them! And I am truly a blessed girl...wonderful husband, great children, loving family and lots of awesome friends...Thank you, God!

Bryan Turns...Older!

Bryan had his birthday...36...and I think it affected me more than him! I just keep thinking that it's the downhill slide to 40, and it seems like yesterday, literally, that he turned 30. We had some cookie cake, and gifts, and the kids drew him pictures. I'm not sure why I don't have Macie in a picture...but she was there! What a lucky gal I am!

Leo Hewitt Cassady

He's finally here! Little Leo Hewitt was born on December 11, weighing in at 7 pounds, 1 ounce...and he is precious! Alli was put into the hospital to be induced on Friday afternoon, and we packed in a hurry and got there late that night, but he wasn't born until later the next morning. My kiddos are pretty excited about him, and were anxious to have their turn at snuggling him, except for Macie, who seemed to care more for all the "untouchable" things around. She also requested a scrub cap, which someone gladly gave her...We are so happy for Scott and Alli and know they will be great parents! The only thing I question is what in the world they were thinking...ANOTHER member of the family born in December??!! That's like 2/3 of the family all having birthdays in December! I'm really starting to feel like just another number! :) Yea, I'm an aunt!!

Just a Cute Picture

Thought this picture turned out pretty cute...so I posted it! Loving the Holiday Season!