Piano Recital

Cole and Adrienne had their piano recital in early December. Cole played We Three Kings with his group and Adrienne played Away in a Manger with hers. Cole was excited and confident with his song. Adrienne was very nervous which is typical for her in these situations. She was so excited afterwards and told me "Mommy I did it! I did what Mrs. Jan told me to do" Mrs. Jan had worked hard with Adrienne building her confidence and letting her know she could do it.

I am so proud of both of them for practicing every day and doing their best with piano. I only wish I had as much talent as they do!

Christmas Fun

I can't believe Christmas has already come and gone. I have so many December posts to catch up on but I think I will go ahead and give you a glimpse of our Christmas.

Cole and Adrienne were up bright and early to open presents from us on Christmas Eve.

We spent the day playing with all of our gifts and cooking our Christmas Eve dinner. After dinner we went to Christmas Eve service at church. We made it home in time to put out cookies for Santa and food for the reindeer. 

 

 

Our Crazy Life

I have many pictures and stories to post but have not found the time lately. I guess these are a few reasons why I haven't had much time.

Santa Train

Living Christmas Tree

Piano Recital

Disney on Ice

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Play

Christmas in the mountains

Polar Express

Christmas party with friends (Adrienne says they are our family too)

Cole and Adrienne singing at a nursing home

We have slowed down this week and have moved on to baking Christmas goodies, gingerbread houses, watching Christmas movies, and reading all of our Christmas books. We do have one more performance on Wednesday night for the kids Christmas Musical and I can't wait to watch them.

I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas season as much as we are!

Living Christmas Tree

Six performances in four days!

Cole and Adrienne are exhausted but they enjoyed every second of singing in the Living Christmas Tree this year. All the kids did an amazing job singing with all of their hearts.

Now time to get ready for the kids Christmas Musical on December 21st!!

Happy Unbirthday Adrienne

While we were on our trip to Washington Adrienne finally got the birthday present she had been waiting for since June. The American Girl Store in Washington did not open until after her birthday but we promised her a trip there. She was so excited to be there and of course has made a Christmas list a mile long. I will admit I was just as excited as she was to be there.

Weekend Trip

We took a quick trip to D.C. the weekend before Thanksgiving. We walked a lot of miles and did not even see a third of what we wanted to see. The kids have a map of the area and they are already planning where we will go on the next trip.

If you are ever in the Washington D.C area make sure you eat at Old Ebbitt Grill. I am still craving the Trout Parmesan I had for lunch.

Happy Thanksgiving

It may be a couple of days late but that is how we work around here.

Here are a few Thanksgiving observations

CVS has great deals on Thanksgiving Day.

Adrienne HATES turkey.

Cole learned he LOVES turkey legs. 

Sweet Potato pie is crack to my kids.

If you leave paint cans outside a bunch of cousins may decide to take it into the woods and paint a tree.

The day after Thanksgiving turkey sandwich is the best!

Always make sure you have enough mayo for that sandwich or while everyone else is grabbing up Black Friday deals you will be buying mayo.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!