Leo's Daycare Christmas Program

On Saturday December 14th Leo and his class performed two songs and a little sketch for us. Here are the songs they sang. He just couldn't leave his tie alone. Goof. They did really well, I love watching little kids sing. He is one who will let us in on little bits of what he learns whether it be songs or anything else. It is nice to have a time when we see him put it all together.

 

 

Ready to sing

 

Leo and his buddy Louden

 

Ali, Austin, Louden, Leo, and Alex

Dru's Kindergarten Christmas Program

 A few weeks ago 3 of the 6 kindergarten classes performed in the morning for family at school. The other 3 classes performed in the afternoon. They sang quite a few songs for us. As you can see she doesn't suffer from stage fright and is a confident performer. You'll also notice the polar opposite in a few of the other kids around her. FYI, all songs are in Spanish.

 

 

 She's on the top row in the middle

 

 

Next three songs

 

 

Visit with Santa Claus

On Dru's birthday I made an appointment to see Santa. They were dressed in their holiday best and got to tell him their requests. Santa is so good with the kids!

 

 

Waiting their turn

 

Santa was making sure they clean their rooms and eat their vegetables

 

Then he asked them their wishes, and he says "Cool, Cool, Cool!!"

(Dru = Barbies and Leo = Lego guys)

 

Then he asks them if they will take a picture with him

 

This one he wanted to show off their nice outfits :)

Dru's Birthday Party

Dru's birthday party was the day after her actual birthday. She chose a Barbie theme as you can see. Lots of family spent the evening with us to celebrate with her. We had pork sandwiches followed by cake and ice cream. She loved all of the wonderful gifts she was given. Six is pretty awesome!

 

 

 

Her Barbie cake

 

Opening gifts with some moral support from her brother

 

What else is in here?

 

Her birthday pose

 

I love the glow of the candles, all six of them

Dru's 6th Birthday

Dru's birthday fell on an off school day for her so Julie and I took the day off to spend it as a family. I made an appointment to see Santa as well. They gave him their wishes for Christmas, Dru wants a Barbie, and Leo wants Lego "guys" or minifigures. After visiting Santa the kids went on some rides. They surprise me each time we go when they try things they were scared of before. I am quite sure she enjoyed her birthday and is thrilled to be six!

 

 

A little chat with Santa

 

Santa is so good with them

 

He took a photo to show off their outfits :)

 

Swings

 

Bumper Cars

 

Drop Ride

 

Notice who's in the second car?

Miss Olivia Grace

The second weekend in November Dru and I went to Texas to meet my cousin Amy's first born. Olivia Grace was born at the end of August and so I was really itching to get my baby fix! She is so adorable and sweet. She was such a trooper with us hogging her all the time. We were able to spend time catching up with Amy and Jeff as well as getting lots of snuggle time. I asked Dru what her favorite part of the trip was, she said "Holding Olivia!". I am so thrilled for Amy and Jeff, they are and will continue to be wonderful parents. Scroll down for the cutie pie :)

 

 

Dru waiting for our time to board

 

Dru watching over Olivia

 

Such a little mom

 

She loved holding Olivia's hand

 

Riding around town

 

Thanks for letting us visit!

Halloween 2013

Halloween was really fun for everyone this year. The kids did really well going up to each house by themselves and Leo actually wore his costume this year!! We had to remind the kids to say Trick or Treat and Thank You at each house though. They were just so excited. They went a few blocks before calling it quits. They hauled in plenty of candy and fell asleep on the way home in a post sugar crash.

 

This year Grandma Lois and Yvonne were able to join us for Grandma Sue's favorite soup. We look forward to it all year long. Here is a photo recap.

 

 

 

Mama was able to join us this time!

 

 

Dru hammered colored tees into her pumpkin

 

Leo decided he wanted to do it too

 

Julie's pumpkin :)

 

At Leo's daycare party

 

At the daycare party

 

a cute pose

 

Annual spooky dinner on Halloween Eve

(Mummy hot dog, bloody fries, finger carrots, blood orange, and a spider)

 

Halloween night

(Football player and Spanish dancer)

 

Trick or Treat, Gpa & Gma!!

 

Out after dark, it was a bit chilly