Day 343/365 ~ 2012

My Super Kids ready for Super Gracie's Fifth Birthday party!
(Those capes I gave the kids for Christmas last year came in handy!)



Such a cute little crew.
A fun time was had by all!  (Matthew said it was his favorite "girl party" ever.) :)
Happy Birthday, sweet Gracie girl!!

Day 342/365 ~ 2012

Spirit Day at school!
Fox Rocks!

Day 340/365 ~ 2012

Matthew worked on a Christmas craft while I volunteered in his classroom one morning.
I love getting to volunteer at the kids' school.

Day 339/365 ~ 2012

"Come here, Mama. I want to show you something."
Andrew said as he arrived home from school.
He retrieved his planner and sat next to me on the sofa.
Proudly, he opened it and said, "Can you read it?"

I can!!

Making progress!

Day 338/365 ~ 2012

That Jingle!
Up to his old mischief again.

This time, encouraging good oral hygiene....

Day 337/365 ~ 2012

The end of a very quick trip to Richland.
Last stop on a cold and very windy morning: The cemetery to put up Dad's Christmas tree.



I'm certain Dad would love the tree that the little hands decorated.

Day 336/365 ~ 2012

Reindeer feeding started our trip to see Santa!



Santa was visiting one of my favorite stores in Richland. Full of beautiful holiday displays like this one.  We took a quick picture and then....

it was time for the big moment!
The kids shared their letters...



{Since Mom and Dad won't let me get an itouch}, "Santa, I'd like a Ninjago Lego Set..."



"I'd like Epic Mickey II for the Wii, or a new Bike."



"I'd like a 'Garden Doll', please."



I love the magic of Christmas with children!