Lindsey had her annual mother/daughter tea at church where we decorated cookies and created crafts with friends. This group of girls has been together for years at church and it has been fun watching them grow as they are now mostly first graders.
This year the boys joined in the fun and had a mother/son party at Orange Leaf. Typical of the boys, they never actually decorated cookies (just ate them) or created the crafts. While the girls sat at tables working with soft Christmas music playing in the background, the boys ate yogurt then ran around the party room chasing each other for an hour. At any rate, they had a blast.
Lindsey had her year-end dance showcase where she showed us what she has learned at Kids Only Gym this semester. We watched her floor exercises, tap routine, and ballet dance. This studio is very low-key and we love it. Our tiny dancer did a great job in each area of dance.
Both kids had a Christmas party at school on the same day, so I was able to run over during exams to enjoy Lindsey's party for a few minutes but could not stay for Benton's (he did not care if I was there as long as he was able to party). After their parties, we were finally out of school and able to enjoy our holidays!
Once school was out life slowed down and we spent a lot of time the last two weeks at home (bundled up inside!) enjoying time with family.
On December 23 Brooke and Daniel bravely offered to have a sleepover with L, B, and Tripp. The kids watched Elf and ate ice cream and enjoyed time with their cool aunt and uncle. Christmas Eve we went to the Ruffs' house for the kids to decorate cookies for Santa (Kate was able to decorate this year with a little help) and exchange gifts. The kids have so much fun with their cousins, especially Benton and Tripp since they are so close in age. Then we all loaded up and went to Anne's house for the Morris family Christmas. Most everyone was there so it was an enjoyable night with the family. We headed home to get the kids to sleep so Santa could come work his magic...
And he did! Christmas morning was fun at home with the big two this year (Kate does not understand Christmas yet). Lindsey has asked Santa for a Kindle Fire for months, and he delivered. She had already received several chapter books for Christmas (along with an electric pencil sharpener and an encyclopedia) so she downloaded some apps on the Kindle--the word search app has kept her busy. Benton threw Santa for a loop the week before Christmas by changing his request from Star Wars toys to boxing men. I think Santa had a hard time locating the boxing men, but true to his nature he came through.
After unwrapping and putting together toys for a while, we headed to Tupelo to finish Christmas with my family. Ben and Ashley and the boys were there so we thankfully had a house full this year. More toys and unwrapping and putting together followed until we were all exhausted that afternoon.
Since Christmas we have been cleaning, organizing, un-decorating, and having family fun (bowling! sleepovers! ice cream!).
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