Holiday pictures

Even though we were without a VERY important person this year for the Holidays we had a good time. Not only did Papa and Grams come from Florida but our dear friends the Havniears came for three weeks from Louisiana! To say it was a whirlwind would not even begin to cover it! Here are some highlights.. I have a ton more photos.. a TON to post. These are Christmas eve, christmas baking, Montessori performance and general fun with our pals!!

Violet

Violet was really angry. bitter actually this morning when she came downstairs .. We always come downstairs to "check" to see if Santa made it.. Grab the camera.. turn on the tree lights... To capture the FIRST Glimpse!!!

SO this morning Violet was under the impression that Santa was here waiting for her downstairs, Sadly he was not and it took awhile for her to a. stop screaming b. come downstairs and c. notice the presents..

For Grandma Lights...

She has BIIIG plans .... look out project runway.. look out..

Christmas Morning..

More Christmas Goodness!! Thank you all who sent us goodies.. We love and miss you.. we hope you had a wonderful Christmas..

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Church Performance

When I watch this I just smile.. Parker worked really hard on her signing and you can see that she takes it very seriously.. not shocking.. :) She IS the member of our family who has been known to tell the check out cashier at Wal- Mart a bible verse or two... it is a wiggly video.. I was holding both Violet and the camera... Abe is in it as well. He does not know the signing part.. he joined Parkers class two weeks before the performance..

Decorating the tree

We had fun decorating the tree. James did not have fun putting it up that is FOR SURE!! It was an ordeal to say the least.. It involved a few things..

a. 6 attempts to get it into the stand..

b. a few choice words..

c. a trip to home depot by me

d. an electric saw

e. a borrowed hand saw

f . some teasing from the neighbors

e. some more choice words

but alas, success. Truthfully, when it is easy to put up the tree, it just doesn't seem the same..

The Thanksgiving Feast

Every year, The Kindergardners have feast for Thanksgiving. They learn five songs, make a bonnet, pilgrim hat , or native American hat, and make their favorite family dish to bring to share. All the families come and eat together. Abe is in the middle back, and has a Native American Hat on . This is the first time I have been successful uploading a video.. I hope it works!