This past month has been busy yet fun! We all love the month of December here in Oregon. The girls only have two weeks of school. Alex and I both enjoy the lazy days of breaks. No butting heads over staying on task with school work. Two weeks ago we lost power for 4 days after a major wind storm. Nothing like going camping in your own home. I'm asking for a generator for my birthday this year!
The week before break I allowed the girls to have a Christmas party. I decided that it's much easier on all of us if the party is on a schedule... I fed them, had them do a craft, played Bingo, gift exchange and each one brought food to be donated to our local food bank. It went smoothly and I think everyone left just as happy as they came. That it's self is an accomplishment.
The weekend before Christmas we met Mom & Dad and John, Amy & Colton at Gleneden - near Lincoln City for two nights. Mom & Dad always bless us with two nights at World Mark as a Christmas present. It was a beautiful two days. The air was colder than I ever remember the coast being but the sunshine was awesome! The best part? I finished my Christmas shopping at the Outlet Mall.
Christmas Day ~ Hunter was tired of pictures.
Alex & Scott enjoying Grandma & pa's new sofa
Our new Christmas Eve tradition: New Pajamas!
Alex enjoying "Thrillville" for the PS2 ~ MANY hours of fun!
Hunter loves his new toys. The favorits are Bob the Builder & his new train set
One of Madi's favorites ~ Santa brought Alex one, too. Then Gma Glenda bought one for Hunter. It gets loud in here with all of them going.
Christmas Party ~ The 5th graders:Katie, Taylor, Alex, Bethany & Stephanie
Christmas Party ~ The 1st graders:
Christmas Party ~ The 1st graders:Madison, Aubrey, Jaley & Willow
Oregon Coast Aquarium:
Oregon Coast Aquarium:
Dad & Madi with the Starfish
Madi loved this Starfish
The Ray moved when I was taking this. Alex loves those.
The Shark Tank ~ Hunter kept saying "Big Fish, Daddy!"
Hunter wanted to go fishing!
The kids @ the Otter tank ~ LOOK - they are being nice to each other!
Tide Pools
Thought I'd throw this one in. We're always behind the cameras!
Madi loved this Starfish
The Ray moved when I was taking this. Alex loves those.
The Shark Tank ~ Hunter kept saying "Big Fish, Daddy!"
Hunter wanted to go fishing!
The kids @ the Otter tank ~ LOOK - they are being nice to each other!
Tide Pools
Thought I'd throw this one in. We're always behind the cameras!
2 comments:
I love all of the updates. Happy New Year!
Hi....love your pics...so cute...good one! MOM
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