Weekend Wrap-Up

Happy Sunday!

I can't believe how happy a Sunday it is.  Two weeks off, a big birthday tomorrow, and Christmas shortly after...we are SO happy this time of year!  And tired.  But mostly happy.

Saturday

Callie had her Christmas "Dance Show."  It was just like a class, but more people could come (only Boom and I were allowed this time).  She got a new ballet outfit for the occasion.

Here are a couple of videos of some more Christmas dances (sorry the sound is so painful to listen to...as Connie told the adults, this tape (yes, tape) was actually recorded from her old 45s and records from when she was a little girl).


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And then they do mat time every week where they work on sommersaults, cartwheels, and (my favorite) bridges. She rocks at the bridge, just like her mama. I can still do one too.

 
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On Saturday night we decided that it as time to try ice skating.  We hadn't ever done it with Callie before.  YEARS ago, Chris and I took our goddaughter, Christine, when she was about Callie's age.  So I was excited to do it again.

I didn't really get to skate, because a certain SUMMER baby would have no part in being in the cold.  She started freaking out at just the sight of her snowsuit, and then didn't really "warm up" to the idea of being outside in the chilly air.  She occasionally watched her daddy and sissy on the ice, but mostly was just crabby.

Our winter girl, however, LOVED it.

We weren't out there very long, so we'll have to try it again when we can leave the little one somewhere else.

Because, the little one much prefers the warmth of our house.  And food.

And sometimes double fisting drinks.

Sunday

The big event on Sunday was our first (of MANY) hosting events of the week.  We had the Hendersons and Johnsons over for a Christmas gathering, and it was a blast!!  There was lots of yummy food (not all prepared by me, thank goodness!) and so much love and laughter.

Johnsons: Peter, Amy, Emily, Andy, Beth, Donald Frederic
Hendersons: Lee, Polly, Kati, Chris, Callie, Maya, Laura, Craig, Mari, Josh (and Kona)

At the end of the evening we took some group shots.  They went as well as can be expected for a large number of people, sometimes including children.

Top: Henderson and Johnson Cousin Kids
Middle: H & J Cousin Kids + Parents
Bottom: Oldest Henderson/Johnson kids + spouses + kids

Finally, our elves have been up to their usual antics.  It is hard to believe we only have 4 more days with them in our midst (*cough* THANKGOODNESS *cough*).

Playing in a ball.....eating the gingerbread house.....hanging out with the shoes.....getting into the mail...

Bringing reindeer eggs......sitting with new friends.....sneaking all the popcorn.

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend and an even lovelier Christmas week!