If you notice my last post from November 23, we had 8-10 inches of snow. And that's it. My kids so badly want a white Christmas and to go make a snowman, but it's not looking good. I'm okay with that, but a light dusting on Christmas would be just perfect :)
We have been super busy in December, so I'm going to update with pictures. Back track to Thanksgiving- we had a wonderful weekend. Thanksgiving day at Kyle's grandma's house, and then we headed to Indy on Friday to see our old neighbors and friends. It was great catching up with them, and weird at the same time- it feels like we JUST moved- even though it had been 3 months. I do muss our old house and friends, more than I thought I would. It takes a while to feel like the new house is our new "home."
This is Thanksgiving Day- 22 weeks. I'm now 25 weeks and feeling great.
Visiting friends in Indy:
Preston, Avery, Reese, Kensley, and Maddy
The Monday after Thanksgiving my mom came up to help make Christmas cookies with the kids and I. Reese LOVED it. She spent all 5 hours in the kitchen with us. She is my little creative spirit who loves art and baking/decorating. As you can see below, the cabinets (which used to be oak) were in the process of being finished. Some doors weren't hung yet, but they are complete now! The granite gets installed next Thursday, as well as a new sink and new faucet. I can't wait!
Cookie making made this guy tired. He couldn't even make it into his bed.
The first week of December, Reese had her holiday program at school. She did great! Each class K-4 did three songs. It was a fun night and both sets of grandparents came too- added bonus of living close!
The first weekend of December, I took my mom to the Madison Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert in Madison and the Overture Center. It was GREAT! We ate downtown before the show, and had a really good time together chatting and catching up with no kids around :)
The first weekend in December we also went to get a Christmas tree. Our realtor's company that we bought our house from had an annual holiday party. Santa, treats, and horses for the kids to ride. Preston lasted about 2 seconds on his horse, but Reese rode the whole lap around the barn.
Reese also had her school Holiday Luncheon the second Friday in December. It was SO fun. The service members of the community (firefighters, police officers, etc) served the food to the families and they decorated the gym to look like a winter wonderland. Reese really like having us come and eat with her. We then got to visit in her classroom for a bit too. For art class, each child made an elf that was hung up in the gym- here's Reese with hers.
A random Sunday before church picture...
Here's a good laugh. Reese was told about 6 times to clean up her toys. After not listening, I may have raised my voice to her :) This is the note she gave me after she cleaned up finally...
"Mom is mad on Sunday the 12th"
LOL- one for the baby book!
Christmas is FAST approaching. I am done shopping and wrapping and just made my last batch of cookies- had to make sure we had enough for Santa. The kids are excited to be spending Christmas morning at our house this year. We've always traveled and now it's so nice to be closer to home. We will do Kyle's family on Christmas Eve, come home, and then do my family Christmas day after presents here. Both kids are really excited this year- making it fun for us too! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!!
