Two Days Before Christmas!

 Everyone has been saying how crazy this weather is, and it is!!     Because, today, 2 days before Christmas, we went to the beach!  It was beautiful, and with a light jacket it felt great.  Unless, of course, you are Logan and decided to jump in...that was a little chilly!

 

 
It was fun to have Uncle Bubby and Grandmama here with us!  The boys loved wrestling with Bubby!

Santa Pics

 At the exchange on base they had free photos with Santa, so we took the kiddos up and had their picture taken.  I hadn't planned on being in the shot, but you can see Jodie's feelings on the event!

Had to add these two, because Jodie is not joking about not wanting to be there taking a picture with Santa.

In our local Sneads Ferry Community they have for the past four years gone Hayride Christmas Caroling in a local neighborhood.  We joined them last night and had so much fun.  We snuggled down in the hay, layered in coats, hats and scarfs, and covered in blankets...it was a little chilly on the outside, but felt really good!  Then the night was topped off with hot chocolate sprinkled with marshmallows. The kids say they are ready to go again!

Thanksgiving Skit

For Thanksgiving this year the kids and I decided to do a little skit of the first Thanksgving (Celebration)! They helped me write it, made hats and vests for costumes, set up props, and painted a background scenery. We then invited Gavin and his family to come join us. Dilon was our narrator/Indian, Logan was "green" King Massoit (check pics below :)), Gavin was Squanto, and Matt and Alex played pilgrims.

They enjoyed it so much and hopefully learned the story, more so, from acting it out!

Sorry, the pictures are not very good.  I assumed the role of director and spent time practicing with the kids while the light was good and ended up taking pictures once it got dark! It is o.k, though, we had a great time!

Our Cast.

You should of seen my bathroom:)