Christmas Concert 2015

Emma's school put on a great Christmas program for all the parents. Emma sang three songs and even harmonized with her classmates a few times. Annie loved seeing her big sis on the stage.

Emma made the cutest manger at school for us to use

Happy Bday Tea!

Lauren and Memere joined us for another lovely tea in Winchester to celebrate Nana's birthday. The food and tea were delicious and we left feeling so full!

Girls only!

Snuggle time!

Clowning around on the bunk bed

Playing Shopkin/My Little Pony dollhouse together

Music maker

She's really starting to get the hang of it!

Gamers

Mason and Davis came to visit and Chris decided to pull out the original Nintendo.

Showing the young whipper snappers how it's done

These girls need a lot more practice!

Front yard fairy house

We were thinking about getting the girls a fairy house for Christmas, but then mommy suggested that Daddy make one himself. Challenge accepted! The girls love it!

Chris started with a sketch of what he wanted to make

We removed this dead ash just a few months ago 

After the first phase of carving

After some sanding and chiseling

Finishing touch: a dark brown stain. It blends right in with the surroundings.

December moments

Emma brought home her class monkey, Charlie, and Annie loved him!

This was the first time Annie was actually interested in reading books instead of running around at the library.

We filled our bags with books!

We found Joe Joe at Trader Joes and the girls got lollipop rewards!

Our little artists

Emma is already getting into fancy writing

Decorating gingerbread men with Grandma