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Christmas Concerts

December 18, 2017

Both boys had their Christmas concerts last week and both did great! Maxwell performed his 3 days in a row. Like last year, I had to go on Tuesday for the student performance because I had to travel for work on Wednesday and Thursday. He looked handsome!

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and he did a great job! Stood still and sang the songs just as he was supposed to. It’s actually nice to go on that day because I can easily get a front row seat! Robert went and saw the performance on Wednesday and Maxwell nailed it that day too!

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Spencer’s concert was also on Tuesday and he also looked very handsome – and too grown up!

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concert

The wonderful Susan went up and saved a row bright and early so we had front row seats! Spencer nailed it too – stood still, sang his songs, and even gave me a little thumbs up at one point. πŸ™‚ His favorite song was definitely Go Tell It On the Mountain!

Samantha didn’t have a concert but she looked cute that day too, just because!

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Love hearing my angels sing!

concert

concert

Joyful, Joyful!

Spencer’s 3 year old Christmas concert last year.

Maxwell’s kindergarten Christmas concert.

Maxwell’s 4 year old Christmas concert.

Maxwell’s 3 year old Christmas concert.

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Art on display

December 8, 2017

Much like last year, one of Maxwell’s school art pieces was chosen to hang in a local business! This year it was one of the banks right by our house and they had a nice little reception for everyone last week. I didn’t know what to expect but wanted everyone to look nice so we pulled out the collar shirts and a pretty dress! I obviously wanted a picture…

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Yea, that seems about right. I did get this one though of everyone showing their teeth (or lack thereof!)

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stairs

Maxwell’s art was fantastic (no surprise) and everyone enjoyed the cookies!

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art

art

The best part was that Santa was there! We had no idea he was going to be there and I’m so glad we had put on our “fancy” clothes! Β πŸ™‚ Samantha needed a little encouragement to get anywhere close to him…

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But, as long as brothers were up there too, she was ok.

santa

santa

With the help of Robert, she did manage to tell him she wanted a high chair for her baby doll!

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Maxwell said he’d rather write Santa a letter instead of telling him in person so he doesn’t forget! ha! I have no idea what Spencer asked for but I’m sure it was something remote controlled! Before we left, Santa called the boys back over to tell them something…

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I asked them after what he said and he told them to be sure and not forget the cookies and milk!! Noted, Santa, noted.

So proud of my little artist and so glad we got a surprise visit with the big man himself!

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Thankgiving fun

November 22, 2017

Last week I got to go up to school and have a Thanksgiving lunch feast with Maxwell! I love seeing him with his friends…

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and there’s nothing better than some turkey and dressing out of a styrofoam container! Actually, there are lots of things better but I ate it anyway! πŸ™‚ Maxwell clearly also thought there were lots of things better than taking a picture with ole momma!!

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So thankful for that kid. Looks like he’s thankful for me too! Β πŸ™‚

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thanksgiving

Spencer got to dress up like an Indian and have a Thanksgiving Feast at school too – complete with chicken nuggets! πŸ™‚ Meet Chief Red Lion….

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indian

indians

Maxwell was Chief Orange Coywolf back in his day!

Spencer also brought home some awesome Thanksgiving art projects!

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Samantha made some pretty awesome hand turkeys too!

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Gobble Gobble!

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School Days

November 20, 2017

Nothing better than school picture day!!Β I just love comparing all the years. Starting with Maxwell…

2011…

2011

2012…

2012

2013…

2013

2014…

2014 school photo

2015 (this one was a winner!)…

school picture

2016…

mbb school pic

and this year! Another winner! It was so good I actually bought the digital copy so no watermark! πŸ™‚

school pic

On to Spencer…

He started off strong in 2013….

2012 school photo

Then we didn’t get one from 2014 because he wouldn’t sit for the photographer. Yep, his teacher said he just wouldn’t do it. Oh well.

2015 brought this cheerful smile…

school pictures

2016 showed major improvement! Love that little smile!

spencer pic

We also got a belly laughing Spencer…

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and a fake smile Spencer!

school pic

Now 2017!

spencer

spencer

I’m sure they made him show his teeth for this one because he never smiles like this! ha!

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Now, on to Samantha. 2016…

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school pic

school pic

And this year!

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samantha

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Not her best but she’s cute no matter what!

How’s that for a good way to start the week?! Happy Monday!

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Carpool

November 16, 2017

Carpool line fun…

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carpool

carpool

carpool

Meanwhile…

carpool

She’s a mess!

Love my carpool buddies!

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