Spent the afternoon and evening with this great bunch!
The Shecklets went on a scavenger hunt for their Christmas presents this year. Numbers 1, 2, & 3 found kayaks and #4 found a scooter! Summer is going to be a lot of fun this year!
After eating French toast for breakfast, we gathered in the living room to open presents. The kids opened their “need” and “read” gifts first and then their “shared” gift. Last came their “want” gift. I think they we’re all pleasantly surprised by what they unwrapped.
The day was spent with just the 6 of us this year. It was really nice to not have to load everyone up, go out in the cold, and venture back home after bedtime. Movies, tasty dinner & relaxing at home. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer day 😊
When we visited my aunt and uncle in Duluth this past fall, the kids saw that they had a happy pill that giggles when you squeeze it. Apparently Shecklet #3 talked to Jake after that trip and decided that she wanted to give me one for Christmas to take to San Diego. (She thought I needed to have something to cheer me up when I’m recovering.) They ordered one from Amazon and she did a great job at keeping her present a surprise. Love this kid’s big heart and thoughtfulness ❤️
After mass this evening, Shecklet #3 asked if she and her siblings could have their picture taken in front of the manger scene at church. Then we had Shecklet #2 take a photo of Jake and me. Love these people so much ❤️
I had a tearful realization this afternoon that carried over to mass this evening. I’m one month from my surgery date. The flood of emotions was overwhelming and unfortunately, I didn’t bring enough tissues with me to church. The girls were so sweet and tried to comfort me.
On day 1 of Christmas vacation we assembled the houses.
Then on day 2, the kids decorated them. Can you locate the gingerbread under all of the frosting and sprinkles?
Today was Shecklet #4’s Christmas program at school. The kids sang an assortment of songs, ending with Happy Birthday to Jesus. They did a great job!
It’s hard to believe our run of preschool Christmas programs has come to an end. ❤️ I’m going to miss these events, but I look forward to seeing what this little girl does in elementary school!
The boys have been anxiously awaiting the release of the latest Star Wars movie. Jake and a friend went to see it last night, so he asked if I wanted to take the boys this afternoon. We got tickets for the 1:15 show and the boys loved it!
Shecklet #1 came downstairs this morning and said he had a loose tooth. I asked to take a peek and as I gently wiggled the molar, it fell out!
Tonight is the craft and cookie event for Saints Yes! at our church. (Saints Yes! is the social/activity group for 4th-6th graders that Jake and I are leading. Prep for this month’s event is more substantial than the other months. I ended up making over 60 sugar cookies and just about as many rice krispy bars. Here’s hoping the kids have fun crafting and decorating the treats.
