A dear couple at church bought us tickets for the Singing Christmas Tree at the Keller auditorium. This was such a special night for BJ, myself, and our four oldest boys. (The twins and Jud were left home to be loved on by some church grandmas and Connie Johnson. :) We started our evening out with dinner at Claim Jumper since BJ had won a drawing for a gift certificate at a Pastor's event. The boys really enjoyed their meals and sharing a giant slice of their famous chocolate cake. What a treat! Without our 3 littlest ones along BJ and I were able to really focus on our older 4. It was a weird feeling to not need a highchair or feed a baby.
The performance was wonderful and moving. I wondered if it would hold my boys' attention, but I didn't need to worry. When the show was over Justin exclaimed, "oh mommy I really liked that!"
It was cute to hear the boys talk about our fancy evening and ooh and aah over the city lights. This is a night they will remember for a long time.
BJ and I feel so grateful for these blessings in our lives. Choosing to have a large family, you can sometimes stop and think, "but wait, how will we ever afford this?" or "we will never be able to do that." This was just another reminder of God's faithfulness in taking care of our needs and wants. Granted, it might be a while before we eat at Claim Jumper again as a family, but it makes those times all the more cherished and special when we do. :)
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