Decorating the Christmas Tree.
Decorating the house...What a wonderful hubby Oliver is. Even with his fear of heights he climbed up on the roof to make the house pretty and festive for us.
Kate went with her Daisy troop to see a musical/play version of the Nutcracker. She was VERY excited to get to meet the actual Nutcracker. She also earned a special patch to put on her Daisy tunic.
Another activity Kate did with her Daisy troop was to lay wreaths at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. It happend to be the coldest day of the year, but it was a very special ceremony to be a part of. Kate got a patch for this one too.
Kate attended a class on post called Santa's Workshop. In the class she got to pick out, make and wrap two gifts for anyone she wanted.
We went to visit Santa. Santa was very good with Cole even though Cole wasn't too sure. Santa talked to him and was so sweet. The line was really backing up since it was taking so long, but Cole finally sat on Santa's lap and asked him for Stinky the Garbage Truck. Kate asked for a DS and a scooter. 
Kate and I had a Mommy/Kate date to see the Nutcracker Ballet. It was fun to get dressed up and go to something special together. Kate liked parts of it, but was wondering when they were going to start talking (like in the play she had seen earlier in the month.)
We got lots of packages in the mail from many generous loved ones. Kate and Cole enjoyed stomping on bubble wrap and playing in the packing peanuts.
Kate and I make LOTS of yummy goodies (Cole helped a bit too)!
Decorating the house...What a wonderful hubby Oliver is. Even with his fear of heights he climbed up on the roof to make the house pretty and festive for us.
Kate went with her Daisy troop to see a musical/play version of the Nutcracker. She was VERY excited to get to meet the actual Nutcracker. She also earned a special patch to put on her Daisy tunic.Another activity Kate did with her Daisy troop was to lay wreaths at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. It happend to be the coldest day of the year, but it was a very special ceremony to be a part of. Kate got a patch for this one too.Kate attended a class on post called Santa's Workshop. In the class she got to pick out, make and wrap two gifts for anyone she wanted.We went to visit Santa. Santa was very good with Cole even though Cole wasn't too sure. Santa talked to him and was so sweet. The line was really backing up since it was taking so long, but Cole finally sat on Santa's lap and asked him for Stinky the Garbage Truck. Kate asked for a DS and a scooter. Kate and I had a Mommy/Kate date to see the Nutcracker Ballet. It was fun to get dressed up and go to something special together. Kate liked parts of it, but was wondering when they were going to start talking (like in the play she had seen earlier in the month.)We got lots of packages in the mail from many generous loved ones. Kate and Cole enjoyed stomping on bubble wrap and playing in the packing peanuts.Kate and I make LOTS of yummy goodies (Cole helped a bit too)!
Kate made an awesome Gingerbread Christmas Tree.
Cole was an Ox in his schools Christmas program. He practiced his line for a week. He said "I stand in the door and see the little child" I'm not sure that was supposed to be the actual line, but he sounded so cute saying it.
The Christmas Party in Kate's class room. They made bird feeders, ate some yummy food, read some stories and got goodie bags.
Kate's ballet class had an observation day. It was great to see how much she has improved. She is really growing up! (she's the one in the middle with out ballet shoes on--she has outgrown hers...)
Cole was an Ox in his schools Christmas program. He practiced his line for a week. He said "I stand in the door and see the little child" I'm not sure that was supposed to be the actual line, but he sounded so cute saying it.The Christmas Party in Kate's class room. They made bird feeders, ate some yummy food, read some stories and got goodie bags.
Kate's ballet class had an observation day. It was great to see how much she has improved. She is really growing up! (she's the one in the middle with out ballet shoes on--she has outgrown hers...)
The day before we headed to Alabama for Christmas, Kate went out to deliver the goodies we made to the neighbors. I hope they enjoyed them...
With all thes great activities it's a wonder we got our shopping, wrapping and packing finished. Not to mention getting ready for out trip to Alabama. This was a fun Holiday season and I really hope that along with everything else we made some great memories and started/continued some fun traditions. Next to come will be highlights from Christmas in Alabama...
With all thes great activities it's a wonder we got our shopping, wrapping and packing finished. Not to mention getting ready for out trip to Alabama. This was a fun Holiday season and I really hope that along with everything else we made some great memories and started/continued some fun traditions. Next to come will be highlights from Christmas in Alabama...
Great blog ... so informative and special for Grandma Mary!!!
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