Church Christmas Program 2014

On the Saturday before Christmas, the kids joined all of the Sunday School children in putting on a performance of songs and readings. The birth of Jesus presented in song and word from kids from age 3 years to 6th grade. The kids are now veterans of this program so knew what to expect. As you can see Dru still needed to see what was going on with the baby. It was cute as always. We lost Dru afterwards at the cookie reception in which the pastor needed to track us down, oh the memories. 

Our beautiful church during the musical offerings

Leo seemed a little bored at first

 I love this with him among the chaos, and the other boy waving

Dru trying to read the words

Dru kept creeping closer to the baby and got to the closest spot

(without actually being in the nativity scene)

Mom Love

                               by Dru (December 2014)

 

I wanted to make sure I saved this as proof for the day she isn't so fond of us.

It doesn't specify which one so it will work for either of us! HA!



Leo's Kinder Holiday Program

The kindergarten classes put on a holiday program for parents and grandparents last week. Leo's class performed in the afternoon with 2 other classes. All four grandparents were able to make it! Dru was able to leave class to be there to support him as well. He did such a great job and had a few moments I thought he might explode from excitement.

Watch and enjoy!

 

part 1

 

part 2

 

part 3

 

part 4

 

part 5

 

 

Thanksgiving 2014

 

Yep, this is pretty typical.

We are thankful for these two crazies.

Santa Visit 2014

The kids had a day off from school on a Friday in November so I took advantage of it and made an appointment to visit Santa. We see him at the Mall of America and he is so good with the kids. Dru asked for a Doc McStuffins doll and Leo asked for Super Fun Marble Run. I sure hope Santa comes through for them, they have been trying to behave and work at it each day.

 

 

Family time for Dru's birthday

Dru chose Chuck E. Cheese's for her birthday outing. The four of us went for pizza and games on her actual birthday. They were able to choose a few trinkets with their tickets.

 

taking a ride with CEC

They played this for awhile

Skee Ball

 

 From the picture machine

Pile of tickets I was guarding at the table

Dru turns 7

Dru turned seven!! She chose a beach theme this time. Her family came to help her celebrate. She is lucky to have such wonderful people in her life. Thanks to all who made her feel special for her birthday.

 Reed shared the evening since he was sick for his birthday

Thanks everyone!