Christmas Program

Each year at preschool they put on a little Christmas program for the parents.  The Pre-K acts out the Nativity each year, and lucky Laurel was chosen to play Mary.   The girl was ecstatic.  She loved being Mary and did a good job too.  Here's Laurel with her good friends -  a wise man and an angel - before the show.

The Nativity

Michael had his debut in the Christmas program this year, although he wasn't as excited about performing as his sister was.  He sang sometimes.  But he did ring the bell and look really cute.  Good show, guys!

A Little Snow

I have relatives who live in Alaska and Minnesota that will laugh at our meager 2-3 inches ( I mean, what is it really compared to the 4 foot snow drifts that covered their windows?).  BUT, 2-3 inches here warrants a snowman and outside playtime for sure.  Of course, we're not really equipped, so we don't last long, but we have a good time.

SNOW!!

 So, Laurel's class Christmas party was the same day and they all made reindeer hats and had red noses.  She's lookin' pretty fly sportin' the red nose and dancing the happy dance.  

 They named him Thomas.

 Cutie.

She THINKS she's gonna belt me with that gargantuan snowball, but she got the neighbor instead.  It was awesome snow for a snowball fight.  Man, Erik, you missed out.  I would have totally destroyed you!  (Well, I can say that because you're not here, but we know what would have really happened.)  Good times, good times...

Happy Birthday to Me

For my birthday this year Laurel and I enjoyed a matinee show of Disney's The Lion King.  Erik and I saw it 8 1/2 years ago in LA when we were dating.  I thought it deserved a second visit.  Laurel was my date this time.  She enjoyed the show.  

Afterward, we picked up the boys from a friend's house and went and got Chinese take out.  We enjoyed dinner at home and a little ice cream cake.  Laurel sang Happy Birthday to me.  It was pretty awesome. 

A Few Pictures

Michael in his new church clothes (Thanks Grandma Biz!)

Laurel in her new dress from Grandma Biz

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