Capturing our adventures one photo at a time...
Oh, yes, the birthday celebrations continue! You only turn 3 once after all! 💗 On Tuesday, Samantha took treats to school to celebrate in class!
And what cute Little Mermaid cookies they were!
Se had a great day at school, got a birthday crown, and enjoyed the cookies! Mrs. Betsy sent me this picture…
Have you ever seen a happier 3 year old?! Being 3 is awesome!
Just a few more fun things we did leading up to Christmas…
I got to go up to Maxwell’s class to help them make a craft! I took pics of all the kids one day when I was at school one day and cut them out so they could “elf” themselves! These were my samples (which might hang on my fridge all year long!)…
It was fun to be up in the classroom with the kids and all of their elves turned out great!
I also went up to help with the Christmas party and they did a book exchange which was funny. I love seeing Maxwell in his element at school!
The boys got to go make gingerbread houses with James and his cousin, Rex. Maxwell has done this for a few years now but this was Spencer’s first time to get to to go!
Spencer also got invited to a Santa breakfast party the Saturday before Christmas – such fun!
These boys loved seeing Santa…and each other!
Samantha didn’t get invited to any special parties but, don’t worry, she fully enjoyed the spoils of the season too!
We loved having Susu in town before the holiday…
and got plenty of wear out of our Christmas pjs!
We were ready for Christmas!!
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!
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!
Spencer’s concert was also on Tuesday and he also looked very handsome – and too grown up!
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. 🙂 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!
Love hearing my angels sing!
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.
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…
Yea, that seems about right. I did get this one though of everyone showing their teeth (or lack thereof!)
Maxwell’s art was fantastic (no surprise) and everyone enjoyed the cookies!
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! 🙂 Samantha needed a little encouragement to get anywhere close to him…
But, as long as brothers were up there too, she was ok.
With the help of Robert, she did manage to tell him she wanted a high chair for her baby doll!
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…
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!
Last week I got to go up to school and have a Thanksgiving lunch feast with Maxwell! I love seeing him with his friends…
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! 🙂 Maxwell clearly also thought there were lots of things better than taking a picture with ole momma!!
So thankful for that kid. Looks like he’s thankful for me too! 🙂
Spencer got to dress up like an Indian and have a Thanksgiving Feast at school too – complete with chicken nuggets! 🙂 Meet Chief Red Lion….
Maxwell was Chief Orange Coywolf back in his day!
Spencer also brought home some awesome Thanksgiving art projects!
Samantha made some pretty awesome hand turkeys too!
Gobble Gobble!