December Randomness

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Complete randomness!!  There were so many things that happened in December I didn’t want to miss any of these special moments!  From playing with baby goats at our friend’s house, the Christmas parade, and making gingerbread houses with friends, this month was filled with lots of special moments to fill in the gaps of everyday life.

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What a great month!  God was awesome to us this month…..as if He isn’t ALL the time!!  ;-)  SO much to do…so little time!  Thankfully friends, family, and our Savior are the reasons for this season.  Time with them, reflecting on the birth of our King, and serving others less fortunate….that is our month in a nut shell……what a great month!

God is good….ALL the time,

~jct~

Christmas Day 2010

Christmas morning was a sweet one.  The girls got up and were ready to go.  Their Daddy woke Whitman up and then it was on.  I made them wait down the hall while I went into the living room.  I wanted to video their reactions….those moments are priceless!

 

 

   SIssy was so excited she got her Big girl bike!  What a sweet memory!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vbug lovin’ on her new Go Go my Walkin’ Pup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bubba “choo-chooing” along with his new train

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I loved this day!  What a beautiful, special day!  The kids played with their toys all day.  We stayed in our pajamas.  We ate and we played.  We ate and we played.  It was GREAT!!  We spent the evening with Cory’s parents….eating…haha!!  The only thing missing was my family.  My parents usually spend Christmas Day with us, but this year they stayed home to celebrate with family.  They were definitely missed.

Celebrating Jesus’ birthday was extraordinary!  How blessed I am that He gave me my family, my health, and my home for His birthday.  I am NOT worthy…but He is worthy of EVERYTHING I have and MORE!

God is good….ALL the time,

~jct~

Awaiting their Special Visitor - Santa

 

Someone isn’t very sleepy….but him and Woody did make it to bed early

After the cookies were baked and placed out on their plate, a heaping glass of milk was poured, and their letters to Santa written, these little angels made their way to bed.  Anticipating their secret visitor and all the goodies he would bring.

God is good….ALL the time,

~jct~

Christmas Eve with the Tyres’

 

I just adore this picture of my kids and my nephews.  It was a task to get them all looking the same way, smiling, not crying, and not fidgeting.  It took 6 adults and a lot of patience, but the outcome is just perfect!

For Christmas Eve, we gather at my in-laws house for the best low-country boil I eat ALL year!  Cory’s Momma and Daddy go all out with the food….as usual….and it is always spectacular. 

Yeah, at this point they had had enough of the picture taking and were ready for some presents!

     Phil, Christy, Trey, and Jesse

    

       

                 

             ~T~

 

 

 

Once we got all our pictures out of the way it was time to eat and then open gifts………

 

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So after we exchanged gifts it was time for Grandma and Da’s big surprise for the kids……

TRAMPOLINES!!!!!!

What a great afternoon we had with family.  Its always a blessing for us all to get together.  I am very thankful for my mother and father in law and all they do for our families.  With my family being so far away its a comfort to know that I have them I can go too. 

God is good……ALL the time,

~jct~ 

A Shepherd, A Star, and A Cow

Our beautiful star that the shepherds followed to see our Savior.

 

The awesome shepherd that followed the star to find our Savior.

And the adorable, yet rambunctious cow that stood by our Savior.  And the good-lookin’ Daddy that came with him ;)

Our church is blessed with lots of children and every year they perform a play which re-enacts the birth our Lord Jesus Christ.  I am so happy that every year our kids love to participate…like they have a choice…haha!  But it does make life easier if they enjoy it!! :-)  This year was no exception.  The kids did a fantastic job of portraying the manger scene, educating the audience of the times, and singing joyful/fun Christmas music.

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And after the play we have Jesus’ birthday party with a special guest…Santa Clause.

 

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And everyone got see and visit with Santa!!

 

God is good….ALL the time,

~jct~

Tyre and Cannon Family Christmas

My beautiful girls patiently awaiting “gift” time

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This was Whit the whole night

The weekend before Christmas, most of my family came to my house for our Christmas exchange and fun!  Our newest member, Jasper, and my brother PJ and SIL Amanda didn’t make it and we REALLY missed being with them.

My little man fell asleep before we even ate supper!  I felt so bad that he didn’t get to participate in the food and present time.  But I think that Granny had a GREAT time loving on my sleeping baby.

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The next day, after church, we let Whit dig into his toys…bless him I don’t think he knew what to do! 

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Wow!  What a great weekend of Christmas fun with the family.  We are beyond blessed at our family’s love and generosity.  Family is everything!

God is good…..ALL the time,

~jct~

Cora Jane’s Class Christmas Party

CJ’s class showing off their new vests they all received for Christmas from Ms. Mims

 

Caraline and CJ had each other for their Christmas exchange!  Such sweet girls….such sweet friends.

 

God is good…..ALL the time,

~jct~

Tuckered Out Tractor Boy

 

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One afternoon, on our way to get the girls from school, Whit fell asleep.  When we got home I took him to his room and laid him on his bed.  Well he was starting to wake up so I snuck out quickly.  Hoping that he would go back to sleep.  A few minutes later I went back into his room to find this.  He had gotten out of the bed and started playing with his tractor only to go right back to sleep!  He did this twice!!  So sweet and precious that I had to share….I pray I never forget how sweet this age was/is.

God is good…ALL the time,

~jct~

Weekend of Christmas Fun

 

The Tyre Family, Miles Family, and Mertz Family enjoying the Walk thru Bethlehem in Baxley.

  CJ, Jenna, and VK

The McClintock chicas and the Tyre chicas

Saturday night my girls and I met up with my friend Nikki and her girls to see Center Stage Dance Studio’s Christmas program.  What a beautiful performance those girls did! 

We had a great afternoon shopping and then going to the program….a GREAT girls day out! 

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After church on Sunday we had play practice and pizza which was lots of fun!  Then we went home and geared up for Pine Level Baptists' Christmas program.  My nephews had parts in the play, and my best friend directs the play…so it was a must for us to go!  The boys did a great job!  I only wish I would have taken my camera to get better pictures.  I did manage to snag this one of my VK, Jesse, and Lily before the show.  Jesse and Lily had parts in the play and were TOO excited!

We are very thankful for our friends, family, and the joy that comes this season from of our Savior’s birth.

God is good…..ALL the time,

~jct~

New Year’s Prayers

 

From our family to yours, we pray that you have a healthy and prosperous new year! 

2010 brought lots of changes for the en-Tyre family.  Changes for the better.  God always knows best and He continues to show that to our family.  God has graciously given us a healthy family, warm home, spirit filled church family, prosperous business, and the list goes on.  We thank God for all that He has DONE and is GOING to do for our family. 

One of my favorite quotes is, “God has given us two hands; one to receive and the other to give.”  My prayer for this year is that God will show us ways we can use our blessings we have received.  I have lots of prayers for this year like simplify ALL areas, keep things organized, be more sympathetic toward my children, have more patience with my kids and my husband ;), and the list goes on.  But I really want to work on this giving area in my life.  Whether it be time, talents, money.  I want to show my children how important it is to serve others.  I believe that is God’s desire for us.  For us to share our lives with others and show how important He is in it. 

I pray God has mighty works ahead in 2011 for you….I know He does and I’m EXCITED!!

God is good…….ALL the time!

~jct~