Saturday, December 19, 2015

Christmas Celebrations


Shane had his preschool program this past Thursday....



 He did so well!  Especially considering he came home from school a few weeks ago pretty sure that he was going to be too afraid to go up there and sing.  I was so proud of him.  The songs were so cute (of course), with my favorite being the last one they did....they did Silent Night ALL in sign language....it was beautiful!  I didn't take video, but I'm hoping I can get it from another parent who did.




The gift for Mom and Dad that his teachers helped him make at school.



The 3rd graders at the kids' school don't have parents come in to help with parties.  Instead, they are put onto committees and plan it themselves.  Caleb was on the Holiday Party committee, and he had to bring in strawberries, donuts (it was a breakfast theme!), napkins and some prizes for games.  I helped in Meredith's class, but because I was running a game, I didn't get to take many pictures of her.  But here she is doing her snow globe ornament craft!


 Last night was Kris' company Christmas outing.  I look forward to this every year!  We do an activity of some sort and then have a nice dinner.  Last night, we all ventured out of our comfort zones and went to The Room.  I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with this, but it was so.much.FUN!  Neither of our groups were able to get out of the rooms in the allotted time (apparently only 20% or so of people can), but we had a great time.  We then went to Chama Gaucha for an incredible meal.

So close!



Sunday, December 13, 2015

NJ is 3!


 Our sweet littlest one is 3 years old!  We celebrated her birthday yesterday, and she is proud to be THREE!

Believe it or not, I didn't take out my regular camera AT ALL yesterday.  Here are some pics I got with my phone...

 

 Tradition - out to breakfast with Daddy.

 

 After breakfast, presents!

 

 

 

 The birthday boy and birthday girl and the Christmas concert at church!

 

It's hard to not have family close by to celebrate special days like this, but we are so thankful to have friends who are like family live on our street.  We had them over for pizza and cupcakes (chocolate cupcake recipe here; cream cheese frosting recipe here) and frozen themed punch (blue Hawaiian punch, 7-up, pineapple juice & vanilla ice cream), along with some other adult drinks. ;)

 


 

 






Happy 3rd Birthday Norah Girl!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Phone Photo Dump 36

Ugly Sweater Party with some of my favorite ladies!!
Crafter!
She said: "I be coach and you be team."
Baby girl is getting so so big!

Okay, so we don't do the "santa thing", but Meredith wrote this letter during school, and I think it's pretty cute!

I chopped my hair.
Norah's first drawing of a person!

She's in an "I want to do my own hair" phase.
Reading time.
Playing time.
He's getting better every day!

The kiddos love this snow globe.
Cutie.
 Some "kindness elves" he been visiting us and have tasked us with various acts of kindness. :)


Snowy Day
 Kids' work at the Art Show...



Checking out the Larsen Light Show.
It's looking like Christmas at church!

Thursday, December 3, 2015

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