Blog update!

Okay. Here it is. I updated today. I hope you enjoy. We did.

School and Christmas

I was at school 4 out of 5 days this week, and I didn't see any work being done. I did watch a bunch of kids eat a lot of sugar though. Oh, I also went to see the Nutcracker Ballet with Sarah's class. Although the ballet was somewhat less than professional, it was fun to hear the laughter, and the oo's and ah's of the hundreds of children in the auditorium. Here are some pictures. 

By the way, I am happy to share that despite my anxiety about the kids being out of school for two weeks as well as Paul being off of work for two weeks (I will explain that later), I had a pleasant afternoon of cleaning in solitude. The kids were let out at noon today, and Paul was already home. I got to go into my office and clean undisturbed while Paul coerced the children to clean up the rest of house. It was so relaxing (for me). 

Eliza's 10th Birthday!

Last weekend we held Eliza's birthday party. She had a blast, and I think her friends did too. They played darts, Cranium, something I will call a human puzzle, and a balloon relay game. They also danced, and ate pizza and ice cream cake. One of Eliza's friends told Paul, "I thought you were going to be a nerd dad, but your not. You're a cool dad." Sweet! 

Editing note: (Can anyone tell me how to get my photos in the order I want. I always end up with them in the wrong order!)

Christmas decorating

The week after Thanksgiving we got out the Christmas decorations. Eliza made her own tree and decorated it. Leah was adorable as she set out the nativity. She silently and very thoughtfully arranged the pieces.

Snow Day!

Last week we had the best snow I have ever seen in years. We only had about 2-3 inches, but it stuck around for 3 days in some spots. I was amazed. The kids had a blast in it. In the last picture, Luke is brushing the snow off the dog (not ours). He felt bad for the dog and was getting very frustrated trying to keep the snow off. It was hilarious!

Busy, busy, busy . . .

I've been busy like all of you, but I don't want another day to go by without say hi. 

So, Hi!

Oh, and Merry Christmas!

By the way, last night Paul and I tested the children's Christmas present. I like it, but I'm sore and my pride is seriously hurt. It told me my fitness age is 72. I know, go ahead and laugh. In my defense, it was really late, I was already sore, it was my first time playing the game, and my tendonitis was hurting me. I know, I can hear you all saying, "But 72?" So, what was your first fitness age? 

More of Sarah's baptism