Maddie turned Eight this year. She was so excited because she wanted to have a horse party...Horse Party? OK! So we had about ten of her friends, yes, ten rowdy eight year olds over to our house for some birthday fun. We had a horse cake, horse decorations, pin the tail on the horsey, a horse pinata, some pizza, cake, and presents! So much fun! Then after the party was over I arranged a surprise visit from my good friend Janet. She brought one of her pony's down for a pony ride! Maddie was so excited. It was quit a birthday!
Georgia was excited for Maddie too!
Three days later, we headed up to Uncle Jason's house for our annual Lindsay Christmas Eve Party. We ate, had an ugly sweater contest (very funny), did a talent show-our family busted out our supreme dance skills, did the gift exchange- the kids draw names and the adults do white elephant, and finally the pajamas! It was great fun as always. Christmas day was pretty calm. Our kids got up around 8 am. We opened presents and Scott made breakfast. It was great!
Seven days later, Maddie was baptized with her best friend Shaur'y! Shaur'y turned eight back in September but she decided to wait for Maddie. Grandma Karen flew down and played piano, and Scott baptized and confirmed both girls. Briaunna and Grandma Lindsay gave great talks. Shaur'ys family did the prayers. All in all, a very special day for both of them.
The next day, Georgia's Blessing. So exciting! Although it almost didn't happen due to Grandma Karen's trip to the emergency room 2 hours before! She is OK, had a little mishap with her contact lense sticking to her eyeball....anyway, got her some medical attention and she was good to go. She had to miss the blessing, but she is doing much better!
Thanks to Grandma Lindsay who prepared all the food prior and kept things afloat while I tended to the other Grandma. We ended up making it back home on time to get ready and attend the baby blessing. Georgia thought it would be funny to grab the microphone cord as dad was blessing her, but they made it through. All in all, we had a busy, fun filled, birthday, holiday, baptism, blessing, kind of season! We hope all our friends and family had a wonderful holiday!!
