This years Christmas Ornaments. Ethan- as always a snowman, Jake- as always some star wars guy, Jocelyn this year picked a candy, Riley- picked out a cute race car, and Owen not having a choice yet but still liking his ornament, got a gingerbread one. Ben and I stuck with our santa theme from the first year we were married but this year while in Yellowstone we picked up a cute santa in a canoe.
The annual Jingle Jam at school gives me mixed feelings. I love to see the kids sing but uugghhh!, the parking, my other 2 kids not in school yet being completely bored, the other crazy parents trying to get photos of their kids, and not to mention that it's during naptime and usually the millionth time I've been to school that week. (yes just a little exaggerating, just let me have it!) This year was no exception as well as my three kids were the last three to sing! Owen was losing it by then but it was still fun to see the kids sing. Jakers was less than enthused. Ethan is in choir anyway- he loves to sing-all day!. Jocelyn was soooo excited to finally participate and looked quite worried until she found me in the audience. They all did great! and yes, I did enjoy it. What parent doesn't?
The kids have been practicing hard this year for their piano recitals and did great. Jocelyn was so cute and nervous. She did great. i love her cute little ughs she does when she messes up and starts again. It brought back flash backs from the primary program last year. This time when the chuckles from the audience started she carried on!- No tears! I was so glad! Jocelyn played We wish you a Merry Christmas, Ethan played Carol of the Bells, and Jake played Deck the Halls. I must admit I have loved listening to them practice and become really great at these pieces. i think it also gets them excited to play every day pieces. Jocelyn has since learned "I love to see the temple" yeah to not having to remind them to practice!
Gingerbread houses with the cousins were done again this year at Grandmas house. The kids had fun decorating and devouring their candies. Owen ate his entire house- crackers included, just after we got home. The other kids unfortunately took days to eat theirs. Once I started baking for Christmas dinner they were tossed out!
This year I procrastinated on Christmas church clothes for the kids. Luckily it all came together in the end. Yes, I did make Jocelyns dress and I don't think I will make one like this at the last minute again. It was a little involved and not just the simple dress pattern. It didn't help that the company I ordered the nylon from made an error in my order, but were nice enough to 2 day ship it to me, Thank goodness! She loved it and that's all that counts!
3 comments:
Riley's picture is to die for!!! He looks so grown up!!
I love the new family pictures. You have the cutest family.
Hi Stephanie! OMG, thanks for sending us such an adorable family pic!!! your kid's are growing up so fast. I love the colors and everything. I'm so glad your not a slacker (like myself) and keep your blog updated. I love to read what you guys are up to. we definitely miss you guys! hope all is well...............
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