Keeping Busy

We've been busy little elves this month doing things for Christmas. I've been trying to stay sane by keeping things low key and fun! We have been listening to Christmas music in the car- Isaac's request: anything by the Beach Boys and "Rock 'n' Roll Rudolph" (this means Chuck Barry's "Run, Run Rudolph.") Delia's request: "Strawbie Daw" (this means "Feliz Navidad.")

The kids decorated a gingerbread house again...

It turned out beautiful, don't you think?

At church our family took a turn lighting the Advent candles up in front. The kids were great- no one cried or knocked over anything or lit anything on fire. Success! Delia is anxiously awaiting lighting the PINK candle at home.

I love watching the Nutcracker every year, but I think the kids are still a little young to sit through a whole production of it. So I recorded a production on PBS, and we've been watching it for the past two days. I love sharing this with the kids! So far I can't get them interested in watching White Christmas, though...

Isaac had his annual pre-school Christmas program this week. He did a great job singing and looked so sharp in his tie. I don't know how it happened, but we made it out the door with three children-fully dressed in nice clothes plus snow gear on top for the sleet that was falling, a crock pot full cocktail meatballs, platter of cheese and crackers, diaper bag, and camera with long lens and flash. And we kind of got there on time. We are amazing!!

What an angel!

We are hoping to take Isaac & Delia ice skating next week, and they can't wait to bake more cookies to leave out for Santa. Oh yeah- and more trips past "the crazy house." This is a house in our neighborhood with more lights than the Vegas Strip. Fun!

Hope you all are enjoying the season, too!