Our ward had a family Christmas dinner, complete with a Santa Claus. Our kids recognized him and said, "That wasn't the REAL Santa, it was only Omar Sanchez." They still sat on his lap and I was surprised that Andrew did, since he was adamant all evening that he was just going to stand by him. Ella didn't tell him what she wanted. I think she didn't see the point in telling an impostor. Kids are so funny.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Ella Tests for Purple Belt! - Dec 8th
Ella tested for and earned her purple belt on December 8th. We were in a rush to see her test and be able to pick up Kaitlyn from dance at the same time. I was bummed that I didn't bring the video camera. She was so cute doing the Kata moves along with her sensi. We did at least take this picture at home before she got ready for bed.
It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
On December 6th, the elementary school had a "Family Fun Night." They had Christmas crafts, had cookies and milk and sang Christmas carols. It was a fun little evening.
James got a jump on the Christmas holiday, bringing home a little artificial tree for us to decorate for FHE. The kids had it decorated in lightning speed! The past two years we have not bothered with a tree at all since we would be traveling around the holidays, but this year they really wanted one. It sure makes it feel like Christmas time when there's a decorated tree in the house!
Thanksgiving Weekend
The Cook's came down from Northern Cali to visit for the Thanksgiving weekend. We had a yummy meal, actually meals, courtesy of Jason. The weather was beautiful. We even fit in a trip to the beach that we squeezed in around going to stores with Tiffany to scout out any great deals. Newport was wonderful, and here it is November! The kids and James and Jason actually went swimming too!
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