Each year, I love creating our Christmas Card. I think it over for a month or two, and let my teeny tiny bit of creative juices start flowing. Each year, I have really good sports in my kids and husband while I make them pose and at times…look a little ridiculous. Quite often, I explain my vision, with “huh?” as the response. But they always cooperate. And I have to admit…that this year may be one of my favorite cards yet! With the help of a designer, we created a Christmas house on the outside of the card, and when you opened it…there we all were…like paper dolls in the middle of Christmas chaos. I loved it…LOVED IT!
So here is the finished product:
Front
Inside
Back.
I am not always completely happy with what I come up with…but this year…I was more than happy.
Thank goodness for a designer who has the skills, to put together what I see in my mind!
After an Email yesterday about the importance of being to school on time, and encouragement for all students to try harder, Mr. Hauser sent out this Email applauding everyone who was there on time today.
Less than an hour later, we got this…a notice that “your student was not in line on time”.
CRAP.
Nonnie and I love Nordstrom’s private event every year. We head up to South Coast, and shop all night long, while being served appetizers and drinks. It is really fun. Micah always wants to know if we close the place down, so this year I sent him a picture of our car as we walked out to it. Yep…we certainly close the place down.
Navy has been making homemade white slips lately. Apparently Dash received this white slip at first. But he must have made up for it, because his name was erased, and I’m thinking Scout’s name will be in there next.
This big boy took his first field trip today to the farm. When I asked him if he liked it, he said “Mom, it was so cool…I actually got to sit on a real school bus”. Dash #20, you are the best!
My favorite night of the year…Santa Pics!
I’m not sure why it’s my favorite — especially since the kids are usually out of control. I guess maybe because I have a partner in crime in Brett. And maybe because we literally roll our eyes and laugh the whole night.
But it is kind of crazy that we only have one more year of everyone — and then Gabe will be on a mission.
WOW.
My second favorite moment of the night, was when Santa pulled Scout aside and talked to him about his behavior during pictures. The jokester finally got called out…and this time by Santa!!!
My favorite moment of the night, was when Pippi was whispering in Santa’s ear, and I caught this priceless picture.
This is now blown up, and sits on the mantle.
Bryan Brockbank gave me a game that has become a favorite around here — Left, Right, Center.
Around our island was particularly fun, and the ganging up that always happens makes it awesome.
And when Doey won, we were all so happy for her!!!
GAS MONEY for the future driver.
Our Thanksgiving this year is complete.
Turkey Trot in order of the place the kids came in.
Thanksgiving lunch at Auntie Gails.
Thanksgiving dinner at home.
Black Friday shopping.
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Our itinerary doesn’t change much, but each year is better than the last.
I’m not sure why, but it might have something to do with enjoying things more and more the older I get.
Navy and Rose had the privilege of using Pippi’s cardboard house to create an artistic masterpiece.
Brett and I couldn’t be more proud.
Dash is following in his parent’s footsteps. This boy is a lover of all games. But strategic games are at the top of his list.
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