Wow, Christmas has come and gone, JJ turned 5, and here we are in 2011. We were super busy in December, so I've gotten behind on just about everything. I think I did a dozen loads of laundry over the weekend, and I'm still not caught up yet. JJ went back to school, so I'm hoping that since we will be back on a schedule life wont be so chaotic.
The kids enjoyed eating their breakfast on the little table.
One of my family traditions growing up is we made a new ornament every year. The kids really love to paint, so they each painted their own gingerbread man.
Cheese!!!
JJ's Christmas program at preschool! He had a Santa painted on his thumb, he was worried about it getting ruined, so he stood there with his thumb up almost the whole time.
On Dec 18th the kids and I went to the Lucia. My sisters family participates every year. The kids enjoyed visiting Santa, playing with their cousins, and dancing around the Christmas tree.
Silly Face!!!
JJ's such a good brother, always making his sister happy, here he's "reading" her a story.
JJ had one homework assignment over the holidays: Make a Snowman. His teacher prepared a cute little bag with the buttons, coal, carrots, raisins, and a scarf. So cute!
One of JJ's friends couldn't make it to his birthday party, so they dropped off a gift before heading out of town for Christmas, He got a Play dough Burger Builder. Doesn't it look yummy!!! Ha! Thanks Maverick!
Do you see the determination?
Mmmmmm! Sugar Cookies! The kids always like helping with these!
On the 23rd we went to Temple Square. It was great family time!
We spent Christmas Eve with the Pratt's. Here are the kiddos in their Christmas Pjs!
Eva on Christmas Day, she got this dress up, crown and purse from Grandma Julia. Thanks!!!
Happy 5th Birthday JJ!!! Opening his scooter from Grandma and Grandpa Pratt. Thanks!!!
My family came over for dinner to celebrate the December birthdays, but mostly JJ's birthday. Thanks everyone for helping make JJ's birthday special!
On the 27th JJ had his very first friend party. He had fun, but he soon wanted to just be alone. He said his favorite part was the pinata. Go figure!
JJ popping a wheelie on his scooter. He got very comfortable on the scooter really fast. He zooms around the basement so fast it scares me.
JJ got two light sabers for his birthday. It's funny when Eva comes at you with one!
My little fashionista. Ha! Eva wants to wear a "Crown" aka headband and a flower every day, sometimes she gets a little carried away!
So I got all my Christmas Decorations put away, then Target had all their Christmas decor 75% off. I am in charge of Festival of Trees for 2011, so it's the perfect time to get the decorations. Here is a sneak peek at what our tree will look like. I couldn't help myself, I had to put it together, to make sure everything looked good together.
New Years Eve we went to our friends Brijesh and Reena's house. They had bought some fireworks, here JJ is hiding his face from all the smoke.
Bubbles! The kids love to get a straw for every meal, but the especially love when they can make bubbles!
New Years Day we all went up Big Cottonwood Canyon for a little tubing. Eva and I spent most of the time in the car, she does not love the snow. Thanks to Spencer for my Kindle I red in the car while we waited. JJ loved tubing with his Spencer. He was disappointed when it was time to go.
Sunday we celebrated Spencer's birthday with the Pratt's. Becky and Grandma Grimshaw were able to join us, which was a special treat. The kids loved playing with Aunt Becky. When Eva prayed she said, "I'm thankful for Becky", how cute is that!
Last night while I was making dinner Eva was pouting, she wanted me to hold her, the next minute she was passed out on the floor...
Ok, so now I am caught up on the blog. Whew! Spencer is so supportive of my efforts to preserve memories of our little family, bless his heart! So I will continue to post a picture a day(weekly of course) through out the year. I hope you all had a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
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