Christmas Break 2022

 Due to a snowstorm our Christmas party was the week after Christmas. Here is Santa. Bridget loudly told everyone why he wasn't the real Santa. Luckily, all the kids younger than her had already left. 

This is during the very long talent portion. I sang "As We Seek Him" by Shawna Belt Edwards. I sang it a Capella which was nerve wracking with most of the kids gone. Bridget covered her eare partway through, but Sienna was smiling at me and said it sounded really nice after. 

Bridget brought bubbles with her. I only took Sienna and Bridget, Sean had to stay home with Lucy and Gabriel because they were sick. 

Sienna's hair before and after I redo her braids. 

My Christmas series Jesus as a baby, toddler, and kid.

Lucy was being silly with her hat. I love these nighttime interactions with just the 3 of us.

Bridget's geode turned out really cool. Pinkish on the outside and when we cracked it open it was shaped like a heart. 

Giant geode cracking

Sean moved the bunkbeds up and I helped put them together. The kids were so excited. 

Yay! He likes it. It is missing a few pieces now, but I was glad to see it is still play-worthy.

Looking at the portion of his ceiling that is finished, "I feel like I am in space!"

Bridget's bed has a slanted ladder so these two can get up and down easier. 

This projector was gifted to us and the kids were so excited that they couldn't decide whether they wanted it set up that day or the bunkbeds. Sean managed to do both. 

Christmas 2022

We enjoyed our traditional Christmas breakfast of cinnamon rolls, orange juice, bacon and sausage. We read Luke 2 while we ate. 

I found these awesome chocolate chips, so cool!

The kids getting their stockings. 

Enjoying stocking treats

We headed upstairs for present time, Sean is explaining the rules. 

Youngest goes first

At this point Bridget and Lucy were wearing matching outfits, the picture below is Bridget. 

She switched outfits because she was too hot. They all loved Bridget's new James. 

Grateful little girl hugging her daddy...I can't remember which present this was for. 

She kept taking Bridget's dolls, so now she has her own. 

It was another new blanket year. I went to 3 different stores to find their favorite colors. It was a hit as always. 

 

The Week Before Christmas

I visited this guy at the pet store. I have named him Beardie, I wouldnt be allergic to him so I am hoping to get one some day.

Sienna's dragon drawing

Working on Gabriel's ceiling this week. Did you know spray paint can set off the fire alarm? 

I asked Sean to pick out clothes for me and was not dissapointed. 

Bridget's stash from grinch day at school

Sienna's drawing of her and her friend Grace

 

Cheer Clinic

The girls participated in a 4 hr cheer clinic. It was so fun having them do something so girly together and they had so much fun. They want to go again next year. Bridget would love doing gymnastics too, maybe we will do some classes just during the summer. 

 

Lucy turns 2

 

I can't believe this girl is already 2. She had an amazing birthday and since she say Bridget's birthday she was excited before hand too. She loved all her presents and it is so fun watching her enjoy her own stuff all day long, instead of enjoy the other kids stuff until they get back from school. She loves singing with me, her talking is really taking off and she says more and more. Sienna has her well trained for getting piggy back rides. She loves shoes, and nannies, and picked out some beautiful bows for Christmas. I can't wait for Christmas with her.