And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you agood tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is aborn this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you agood tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is aborn this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Wise Men Still Seek Him! Merry Christmas Everyone!
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.Wise Men Still Seek Him! Merry Christmas Everyone!
Sam thought the free stickers, noise makers, etc. were super cool, and Jack was happy to eat the entire bucket of popcorn from the 1st quarter to the 4 quarter!
Jack has also made two new discoveries this week! #1: His "feminine" side
#2: Milk's Favortie Cookies: Jack had his first dunkin' Oreo session and completely submerged his hand in the milk, and would dunk any crumb he could find. Needless to say his love for sweets continues.
The other day while I was doing something else I heard Jack making noises from what I thought was the boys' room. I went in to investigate and didn't find him. I thought oh, no... he's in our bathroom tearing apart the drawers under the cabinet. No... I found him like this:
He thought he was pretty darn hilarious and I win the mother of the year award by instead of pulling him out and putting him on safe sturdy ground, I ran and grabbed my camera. He got into the sink all by himself, and how he didn't fall off the tiny counter and knock his head is beyond me. This boy is going to give me a run for my money!
Sam starting the day with a nutritious breakfast of Cookie Crisp WITHOUT milk!
The boys playing farm with the tractors - they play really well together in their room.
Fireman Sam - one of the many costumes he goes through each day
Jack has had enough of lunch - what its not going to be candy and fruitsnacks!!
Jack is such a smart boy - blows his nose, climbs on the folding chairs (safe!), table, toilet seat, anything that he might fall off of and require stitches after
Swimming Lessons - Sam is rocking it at the pool and is becoming quite the little fish
A little bit of Golf before bed - and a fistful of JUNK. Jack has to sleep with something in at least one hand, he prefers wadded up scotch tape, wrappers or small plastic animals.