Christmas Break, just the beginning

Well, we are officially on Christmas break. Ayden Jane had her Christmas program at school on Wed. and she did great. I had to laugh as for about half the program she was turned around facing the other kids singing. I think they were just way more interesting than the parents! At any rate she sang some and seemed to not mind her time on stage and looked adorable in her little angel costume. I consider it a victory.

Kayla has finished her term paper and is finishing her college applications then she leaves for Guatemala on Tue. She is so excited about the trip and is thrilled to be done with the paper!

Noah is just thrilled to be back to his normal biological sleeping pattern. You know, go to bed at 2 and get up at 10.

Mckenna is so excited about Christmas it is awesome.

Gary is working tonight and tomorrow night and then is off until Christmas night. He is really looking forward to just enjoying the Christmas excitement of Mckenna and Ayden Jane.

I am just hoping the weather cooperates and lets the kids outside a bit. Ayden Jane in particular does not do well locked inside (as do any other 3 year olds). Luckily, the big kids are pretty good about playing with her. Hide and seek, tag, wrestling, puzzles, play doh.... Nothing replaces the trampoline though! Food is tough during this time. I mean what do kids do on cold rainy days filled with video games and movies? EAT. So far it has not been too bad, but it would really help if I could distract AJ with outdoor games... (can you detect some desperation?) Maybe in a few days.

We did ride through a couple of neighborhoods tonight and Ayden Jane loves the Christmas Lights. Each time we come to a house that is lit up, she yells with excitement. Very cute.