Hooray we made it to Christmas Eve! The last week has been filled with several fun things! Sam had his party at school and was the cutest elf I've ever seen!
Noah had his party too, and I was able to go join into the festivities (thanks to Bamma for coming to watch the other 2!)
2nd grade sure is fun, they are able to play games and make projects and just enjoy without being overly crazy!
We have been hard at work on our video submission for the Benhart lip sync competition. Follow up and evidence of a sure victory to come later. Sam is absolutely our Shatner with his acting skills!
Isaac had his last sleep in the crib. Our last one!
Gingerbread house construction with Daddy was highly successful!
On Tuesday the whole Worst crew came to help us paint the two bedrooms!
Noah selected a rather bright sunshine yellow for his new solo room. Philie (aka my DIY queen) edged out the walls and then we let the kids work in pairs. First up were Fred and Noah!
Cal and Sam were next...
And Isaac and Hattie rounded out our child labor crew!
Sam picked blue and Isaac picked orange. It may be a ding against the resell value of the house, but the kids are happy! First night was a success with everyone sleeping in their new spots (Noah solo, Sam top bunk, Isaac bottom bunk) with no trouble for a full 11 hours!
Wednesday was a nice little celebration day for our little family. We opened some gifts from parents to kids and from brothers to brothers, since we'll be celebrating all over town the next couple days. We had some special reindeer pancakes too!
Then, we went to see Santa! We did the "Journey to Santa" experience at Oakbrook. I had booked it back in late October (it fills up fast). And it was SO worth it. The kids (along with another group) went from room to room watching some videos, going to flight school, riding a sleigh...
and even making gingerbread!
When we walked in to see Santa, he recognized all the boys right away! We weren't sure what Isaac would do, but he walked right up to Santa and started chatting. It was great, and we ended up with a very nice photo!
Back at home we played with some new toys.
While we visited Santa, someone nosed in the trash with some paint...
We completed our Lego Star Wars advent calendar, the day is here!!!!
More new games, Star Wars Tip it!
Can't forget to put out the reindeer food (with some carrots too!). Can't wait for your visit Santa!
Yay yay, Christmas is here!
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