A Christmas in Hattiesburg Ms is does not feel like Christmas without going to see the Lewis lights. This was Mallory's first time to go see these lights, but John has been a few time before in the years past. If you haven't been to see the lewis lights, they are amazing!! It's not only a display, but they have a trail you get to walk through and all these cute hand painted wood characters and even the Christmas Story! This year we invited Carmen and John, who are some new friends we have made that have been visiting our church. I think they enjoyed it and it was fun to share the experience with them!!
This was Mallory's second time to go see Santa clause at the mall. Last year was her first, and she had just turned a year old so she didn't remember it at all. She actually did much better than I expected and sat in his lap.... she wouldn't smile for us until they gave me this weird looking puppet for me to show her and it brought a little smirk!! She talked about Santa Clause the rest of Christmas and has even asked to see him after Christmas this year!! I am not sure she really understood that he brings presents, but she definitly knows who he is. She got to see him several times over the holiday... and sat in his lap every time!! Praying that even though a lot of focus gets pointed on Santa in America, that one day she will realize there is more to Christmas than Santa... and it's Jesus!!!
Mallory turned 25 months old in December!! She is talking even more and more each day!! She loves to look at art she made at school and tell me "I made that"!! She loves to sing songs now. Her favorites to sing are Happy Birthday to Jesus, Row Row Row your boat, Jesus Loves Me, The Wheels on the bus, and Twinkle Twinkle little star. She know most of the words to all of them and I love to see her face while singing!! She is till pretty timid with people she doesn't know, but she is getting a little better about that. She also still has problems with Men in general but if over the age of 40. She doesn't usually want anything to do with them, unless its pops!! Mallory is it tends to be worse! Ha! She is still a pickey eater, but is doing better and finally trying new things, however I hear "I don't like that" quite often. I guess it's pay back since I was a super pickey eater too!! She is really starting to test her limits now, which has become interesting and a little bit stressful at times!! I love being mommy to Mallory and seeing her grow and learn is such a joy!! Being a Mommy is one of God's greatest blessing!! Looking forward to many more years watching her grow and learn, Lord willing.
Enjoy the pictures from Lewis Lights and other events!! Coming up next is a huge purchase and change for the Kirkpatrick family and I will tell you all about our Christmas 2011 which, involved a trip to my Grandparents, A wonderful Church service, and a trip to Alabama to see John's family!!
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