Friday, December 16, 2016

The Grinch

 Rylee had her first jazz dance recital last night.  The Auburn Dance Academy put on an amazing performance of the Grinch.  It was so fun to watch all the dancers.  Rylee did such a great job!  She looked pretty adorable too.  =)

Monday, December 12, 2016

Santa and Mrs. Claus

We went to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus this weekend at a little coffee shop in Shelton.  The kids were so excited up until we got there.  Carson was shy at first and we had to convince him to sit on Santa's lap!  Both kids said "I don't know" when they were asked what they want for Christmas.  Hopefully Elf will pass their wish list on to Santa!

Holiday festivities

We've been busy this holiday season.  I can't believe Christmas is 2 weekends away.  Where does the time go??  Here are just a few of the things we've been busy with.
It's a tradition for mom and the girls to get together and make Christmas cookies.  It's even more fun (and messy) now that the kids like to get in on the action.  We made candy canes, snowballs, and magic bars.  Mmmmm... so yummy!
We bought a new tree this year, a very TALL tree,  It's even more fun to decorate this year because we need a ladder to reach the top of the tree!
It has snowed twice already this month!  This was the first day it snowed.  The kids had to run outside and attempt to catch snow on their tongues.  
Coulee has been enjoying the holidays as well.  One of her favorite friends Janice came and took her for a walk one day.  Sunshine and the lake... she was in heaven!
We just got back from a weekend at the beach house.  It snowed there too!  Friday and Saturday nights we watched the lighted boat parade.  Saturday we had a bonfire by the beach and watched the boats float by.  It was fun but cold!
And on a side note/ update Lance is starting a new job this week.  He will be a sales rep for Hilti (a big tool company).  More to come on that.

Thanksgiving 2016

Thanksgiving weekend was filled with lots of cousin and family time.  We played games, wrestled, gave big hugs, and ate delicious food.  We have so much to be thankful for.