Since we wouldn't be spending Christmas with mom and dad this year, they wanted to be sure we had our own Christmas together!
Mom and dad made a yummy dinner and mom pulled out her good china for us to eat on! Mom always does such a great job making everything look so nice. Mom went overboard on the desserts this year and made cupcake brownies. 
She had a friend of hers make cupcake toppers! The kids loved them!!! They were amazing. From looking at them, you wouldn't think you could eat them....but yup, completely edible!! She had snowmen, Santa, elves, Christmas trees, anything Christmas you could want. Wait a second....Cody looks just like this one!! 
It was great sitting around the table with family! 
Davey and Kristi were able to join us, along with Uncle Ron. The kids enjoyed opening their presents from everyone. Davey and Kristi gave us something really cool this year. They gave us a card and on it said that a donation had been made in our name to a family in Africa for chickens. They explained to the kids that this was a very big deal for them. This was how they got money, food, pretty much everything they have. A letter will be sent to us soon with more information about the family and what the donation truly means to this family. Thanks Davey and Kristi!!!! It was a great night all around! Mom and Dad your the best!!! Thanks for always going above and beyond to make us feel special!!!
PACK MEETING
Chase officially moved up to Webelos this pack meeting.
He received his basketbll belt loop and his SO close to earning his religious square knot!!! 
The webelos did the cutest Christmas puppet show. They worked so hard and did such a great job. They made the back drop and each boy made his very own puppet. Chase was the tree in the puppet show and did a great job!! We have an awesome group of boys and leaders that do such a great job with our scouting program. I love seeing all that they do and accomplish. Chase is lucky to be in such a great pack!!!
WHAT DOES CODY DO AT OUR HOUSE WHEN HE NEEDS SOMETHING TO DO???
Well, he builds a fort of course!!!
I am actually sorry to say that this picture was taken before the fort was fully finished. He did add on to it before all was said and done. He even made an open and closed sign for it!! I think all the kids have slept in it with him. I love my little Cody and his creative mind!!!!JORDAN SINGS SOLO!!
Jordan has been doing voice lessons and along with that comes the dreaded "voice recital." This is something that actually terrifies Jordan, but she has gotten better each time she has done it. This time was her best!!! She remembered all the words, didn't repeat any verses, and actually smiled!!!! Jordan, we are so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone! You did a great job!!! (I did video it, but promised her I wouldn't put it on my blog.)SCHOOL PARTIES!!
School ended with a bang for the kids!!! Cody and Chase had their class parties. Well, actually they weren't partying just on the last day. It was pretty much the week!!!
They got to have a Polar Express day and come to school in their jammies and watch the movie!!! Chase's class made ornaments and decorated train cookies, while drinking hot chocolate!!! Paige watched a few movies in different classes, and Jordan decided she and her girlfriends would wear fun Christmas sweaters to school!!!
Well, I would say it was a great way to end school for this year. The kids are definatily ready for a break and Christmas!!! Hopefully the break will re-energize them to start off 2011 going strong!!!
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