Saturday, December 20, 2014

December Fun

December included lots of fun activities...even for grownups! Doug and I had a lovely weekend away (thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!) to attend Doug's cousin's wedding. We were so happy to be with all the family and celebrate such a fun couple. We had the best time!


Then there were concerts at the kids' schools. Gianna is in this picture, I promise. Every class in her school performed some holiday songs with voices or instruments. 

Mark's concert was really a performance for the kids by a musical duo. Mark hated it. Joe loved it. Joe loves music so much. He only says a couple of words, but he tries to "sing" everything and his dance moves have no equal. :) By the end of the performance, some of Joe's enthusiasm rubbed off on Mark and his friends.


The picture below makes me laugh every time I see it or even think about it. The whole preschool is on their feet rockin' out to the fun music. But not Mark and his crew. They just sat there like sullen teenagers!

Luckily, they eventually saw at least a little fun in it and got on their feet too...with Joe's help of course. 


Gianna had crazy hair day at school. Seeing the other girls, I know recognize my lack of creativity. So I'll be more prepared next year!



These next two photos are to document Joey's crazy hair. It is something else. Especially after a bath!


We did A LOT of baking to get ready for Christmas this year. Luckily I had two helpers. 




Sunday, December 7, 2014

The Christmas Season Begins

After Thanksgiving it was back home to start getting ready for Christmas. This even included trips on the roof for the kids. They thought it was SO COOL! And Doug loves that our ranch is so easy and not dangerous to be on...makes Christmas lights a lot easier! These pictures make it look like Joe doesn't exist. I think we did 99% of our decorating while he was napping. I can only assume he would have been no help!



I love my new Etsy banner...may even inspire me to try making these myself. This space could definitely use banners on a regular basis! I also love that for the first time since we've been married (almost 10 years) we've had a home big enough to put out all our Christmas decorations. I love this time of year!




The festivities continued at a church children's Christmas party. It was a lovely time. Crafts, games, and a visit from Santa.


Followed by the church tree lighting. Apparently the company who does the Rockefellar Center tree did this one too...pretty cool!