December Happenings

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the busiest!  There is so much going on but it is all good and a lot of fun.  I attended an end of year work party at the Rustler's Rooste.  I had never been there before but I enjoyed it. It is very unique and the food was yummy.  It overlooks the Phoenix valley from the South Mountain. I want to take the family back one day.

Each of the boys had a Christmas party at school. All of 3rd grade had to make a winter character out of a potato and then they had a parade to each classroom to check out what the other students had created. Logan's class had a Polar Express party (perfect theme for Logan) and had an ornament exchange where he gave a train ornament and received an Iron Man one.

Since the boys were out of school for two weeks (which I loved being able to sleep in with them, cuddle them in the morning and have around to do activities with) we tried to do something fun each day. We went to Chuck E Cheese, Pump It Up and Sky Zone. We also went to the movies a few times.  The best was seeing Star Wars: The Force Awakens for the first time, the day before the official opening day.  We bought tickets weeks in advance and arrived at the theater a couple hours ahead of time and still ended up near the front of the theater.  We camped out in our chairs, eating dinner and playing iPads while we waited for the movie to start.  The boys did great and Lincoln told me after that it is his "all time favorite movie, ever!"  Since then Lincoln and Ricky have seen it twice more, Logan once more and we also saw the Chipmunk movie.  I think it's a wonderful time of year to go to the movies. 

Sarah, Me, Robin and Jill at Rustler's Rooste

Sarah and I with the bull in the background.

Daddy put up Christmas lights for the first time at our new house. Lucky for him, we only have a single story home.

Lincoln decided just for fun he was going to write a speech that he wanted to give to his class. It just so happened to be the day before Pearl Harbor day.  I love that he is patriotic and interested in our country's history.

Our very own Logan the red nose reindeer.

One of our family activities over break was to try out the Main Event in Tempe.  The boys loved playing laser tag and playing games in the arcade.

Lincoln was super brave and tried the ropes balancing course.  He was pretty high off the ground. At one point he said he was scared but after about ten minutes up there he was getting comfortable with it. He did every obstacle up there.  We were so proud of him for trying something new and pushing his comfort zone (within reason).

Star Wars Night

Lincoln was very excited, but not as excited as Daddy was.

Family Night at the movies and this will be one to remember.

Lincoln made Rudolf from his potato.

Logan at school on the day before break in his pajamas with his train pillow and blanket, all ready for the Polar Express class party.

Logan, Luciano, Parker

Brothers at Pump It Up while we waited for Dylan and Sadie.

Sadie, Lincoln, Logan

Sky Zone foam pit.