Me, too!

While I was taking the picture of Maxx in his Pakistan clothes.  Sofia said, "Me. too!"  So, here they are.

We are all children of God

Today Maxx's primary class was in charge of Sharing Time.  They taught that all children from around the world were children of God.  The teacher had them dress up in clothing from other countries.  Maxx informed me of this an hour before church.  Luckily, Aunt Suzanne had provided him with  clothes from Pakistan.  It gave me a good excuse to finally - only a year after receiving them - put the elastic in his pants.  I think he represented Pakistan quite well.  What do you think, Shobi?

Christmas Tag

I think Suzanne tagged me, because she's been complaining that I haven't posted since Halloween. Well, here it goes....

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Some of each

2. Real tree or Artificial?
Real - except for last year when we forgot to get our tree cutting permit      until it was to late. Christmas trees from lots in Arizona become fire traps quickly, so we caved in and bought an artificial one.

3. When do you put up the tree?
Whenever we have time - no set date.

4. When do you take the tree down?
Usually around New Years

5. Do you like eggnog?
Not at all

6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Probably Barbies

7. Hardest person to buy for?
Juan - he buys everything he needs or wants so I'm left with nothing to give.

8. Easiest person to buy for?
My kids - they're always telling me what they "need"

9. Do you have a Nativity set?
Yes, my sister LeAnn made it. It's placed on our mantle.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
I'm suppose to send cards?......maybe they'll get mailed this year.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Well, Christmas isn't really about getting gifts, so I don't think it ever mattered to me if I got something I didn't like.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
The Christmas Story and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (the original Dr. Seuss one, of course)

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
I shop throughout the year but most of it is done in Nov/Dec

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
I don't think so.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Chex Mix - I know its silly since you can buy it at the store anytime - but I like Chex Mix at Christmas time.

16. Lights on the tree?
Of course I have lights on my tree - candles are way too dangerous.

17. Favorite Christmas song?
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - At least for the moment....I'm sure I can come up with more.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Staying home this year - stay home most years - but have traveled in the past

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?
I think so

20. Angel on the tree-top or a star?
Usually a star unless the tree we get is too big or not strong enough to hold the star we have - then a bow

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
We open PJ's Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas Morning

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Greed and impatience

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Red, of course. The kids decorate the tree so anything and everything is on it.

24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner?
Not really, as long as its yummy

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
A day off - I say that for every holiday, birthday, etc. - someday it will happen :)

What's my name?

So, most of you who read this blog know that Juan calls me wife. I'm sure people think it's a sexist remark, and that I'm so totally antifeminist to allow it. But anyone who knows Juan knows that this is the ultimate term of endearment. I love being his wife and am very proud to be called his wife. Anyway on to my story. Last week...I can't even remember what we were doing... Sofia started calling me Kristy - which is my name, but not to my kiddos. She said it with a smile, so I think she was just trying to show me how smart she is. Today, when I put her in her carseat she called me wife. I said, "What?" I couldn't believe she picked up on that. Juan isn't home enough for her to hear it much. She answered, "Wife." Then I asked her what my name was and she replied (with that same smart grin) "Wife, Kristy, Mama." So, now I know my name...or should I say names.