Christmas

Santa knew just what to bring.  Also check out the tree, Elfie got in a little mischief the night before with TPing our tree.  

Here is Emmi getting the stockings.

Marli helping her Daddy open his stocking.

Checking out the power wheels.

Emmi packed up and going on a vacation.

The girls also got each other guitars for Christmas so they had their band going on.

Here is Emmi putting on a show and look at all those clips in her hair.  Much needed accessory when performing.

Then here is Moo-me eatin a yummy dinner at Woj's house.  Ribs, corn, and salad the perfect meal.

Leading up to the big day.

Emmi had a couple playdates leading up to Christmas.  Robert came over a few times and they even got married during one of the playdates.  He came with us to DPK again when we went with the Perry's and Jack & Layla.  Many pictures of Moo at DPK since the bigger kids go about their thing.

 Then Caroline came over and we headed to see the bears uptown with Jack & Layla again.  As well as got some playground time now that Squirrel Lake is back open.

Christmas Program & check up

Emmi went to the doctors last week for her 4 year old check up. She weighed in at 41 pounds and is 41 inches tall. Got an overall clean bill of health.

Then we had her Christmas Program at school. Here is a picture of her and her boyfriend, Robert.

After the show.

Here are her buddies, Brooke and Robert, pictures courtesy of Roberts dad since ours didnt come out great.  Next time we need to bring the better camera.

Now sit back, turn your volume up and enjoy the 3 year olds sing for you....

Warm Day

The before...

After what the girls decided to do on a 70 degree day with a tub of water, Barbies, and sand.

Pre-Christmas Fun

In our area there are some great things to do around the Holidays. One thing we have done is gone to the Charlotte Speedway to check out their light show which also includes some rides. I think the coolest part is you get to drive on about half the track.



Our neighborhood also does a Luminary night where many houses put luminaries out. Then Santa drives around and ends at our n'hood pool. They also had pony rides and wagon type rides. The girls both did the pony rides but the picture below is deceiving since Moo didnt end up going on the wagon ride.

Then the girls and I went to a drive through Nativity where they gave us a CD to listen to as we drove through. Emmi has been big into baby Jesus this year. Although the angels were on one side and baby Jesus was on the other and the girls were much more interested in the angels.

We will continue on our adventures over the next week or so as there are plenty more things to do.

Gymnastics Parents Show

Emmi has been in Gymnastics all Fall. Tonight was the parents show. We were able to follow the kids around. Of course I only brought my phone so captured these with it.

Here is Emmi and Tyler getting ready to jump into the cheese pit but they were suppose to grab the bar first.

Then she walked her feet up to the red line.
Here she is about to jump into the donut.

Here is a blurry picture of her holding a tuck position on the bars.

Here she is with her metal.
Could she be any happier?
Moo was excited for her as well.

Randomness

Here were a few random pictures.

This is when we were just playing outside since our weather is still pretty nice most days. I leave the back door open to let the kids play in and out all day.

Of course Moo had to have her snack outside. She loves being outside.

We typically take the kids to the gym with us on Sundays. They found a clover and flower patch so that kept them plenty busy. I love how we dont need to bring toys with us everywhere since they are able to find ways to entertain themselves.
Here is Emmi with Murph at the neighborhood playground.

DPK

This place is always so much fun. Charlotte knew just what they were doing when they built the Discovery Place Kids. Everytime I go I cant get over how much fun the kids had. Since I had Thursday off we went up with the Perry's. It wasnt overly crowded so we could let the older kids venture off a little bit and they loved it.

Moo at the water table. Even with the apron she still got soaked.

Of course she found the train table.