Day 349 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Marlee went to a birthday party yesterday and has been playing with the Chinese yo-yo ever since.

Day 348 - Monday, December 14, 2009

The interest in the advent reading and the Jesse Tree is still going strong!

Day 347 - Sunday, December 13, 2009

Even though we decided not to go with a live tree this year we still got the whole "tree experience" with my parents. We had to make an early trek home as Matt had a TT over some rope issue. [They pick the darndest things to get upset over!]

Day 346 - Saturday, December 12, 2009

We went to the annual baby group Christmas where the kids were visited by Santa (Cierra was with her grandma), and then we went to the church's annual Christmas dinner. it was a fast-paced but fun day with lots of visiting!

Day 345 - Friday, December 11, 2009

The kids decided a science experiment was on the agenda of the day. It involved carrots, soap bubbles, water, straws - you know, regular stuff. Oh and a lot of mess.

Day 344 - Thursday, December 2009

Yesterday marked 24 weeks.

Day 343 - Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Matthew did his last performance of The Best Christmas Present Ever - and did an awesome job. He did learn some things from the previous 2 performances such as keeping his nose clean, being gentle with his partner and generally how to have fun.

Day 342 - Tuesday, December 9, 2009

I finished my Holiday in Hand (Jessica Sprague) display. Many of the points are similar to Journal Your Christmas but I like the format and if I do say so myself, the presentation.

Day 341 - Monday, December 7, 2009

Marlee was so sweet with her prayers this evening... she "surprised" me and thanked God that she could read a book from the red bin (the next level up). She was so pleased with herself that she had indeed "surprised" me. I'm just glad that she is enjoying reading and it is beginning to show!

Day 340 - Sunday, December 6, 2009

Marlee went to Melissa's work Christmas party - how did she grow up so quickly and how does Melissa get her to wear these things? We also put up our Christmas tree today. For a fake one it's not as bad as I thought.

Day 339 - Saturday, December 5, 2009

We had 3 yards of dirt delivered for our backyard garden and to fill in uneven spots. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute. At least we did beat the snow. Drew shovelled it all as he didn't feel I should. Poor guy - it was so cold!

Day 338 - Friday, December 4, 2009

Drew surprised me with flowers!

Day 337 - Thursday, December 3, 2009

We made the most disgusting muffins today - from a "Girl Gourmet" kit. I don't know if they were just expired (I couldn't tell) or they were just gross but either way the kids still liked them. Go figure! Yechhhh!!!

Day 336 - Wednesday, December 2, 2009

I was inspired at the One of a Kind Show to add a new decoration. Simply sticks of dogwood and willow with mini Christmas balls on the ends. I really liked the result!

Day 335 - Tuesday, December 1, 2009

We woke up to our first real dusting of snow!