Snow fun
Author: Darin
New Years fun
Christmas 2013
We had a great Christmas this year, other then the fact we had some sickness move (and still moving) through our house. McKinley wasn’t feeling the best on Christmas Eve or Christmas day. She actually went back to sleep at like 9 am, so I ended up staying with her while Kryssi went and visited family. William got a cold and has had a hard time sleeping, so that’s been fun. And then I ended up getting shingles, which I didn’t think someone my age could even get but it’s not something I ever want to experience again.
But in spite of all that, we had a great time. The kids were happy with everything they got and we had lots of fun with family.
Christmas Eve musical performance
We always have a recital on Christmas Eve. There’s lots of talent in the Kotters/Fieldings and it’s nice to be able to enjoy that at least once a year. The kids sang I Am A Child of God, which Lucas didn’t want to but he did a great job. I think the favorite this year though was Jordan and Cahlin singing Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me. I’ve heard both Lucas and McKinley singing that since then, which I think qualifies as a success on Jordan and Cahlin’s part.
Christmas Eve 2013
Opening one present on Christmas Eve morning.
Presents!
Waiting for lunch.
The two babies hanging out while the rest of us eat lunch.
Lunch time!
Playing some games.
Green picture.
Red picture.
Lucas with his big bag of green popcorn from Aunt Lynda.
Playing more games.
William wasn’t too sure about Santa, but he didn’t ever really cry.
Getting to sit on Santa’s lap.
“Hmm.. what do I want?”
Everyone dressed up for our Nativity.
McKinley was a sheep.
Lucas got to be a star.
Waiting for Tender Mercies and dinner.
Note: I’ve mentioned this before but just to reiterate: the thumbnails above can be clicked on to open larger images, which you can then navigate through.
Cute kids
Christmas crafts
We decided to do a couple Christmas crafts, as part of FHE this week. We decorated Christmas trees (ice cream cones, frosting, candy) and make reindeer ornaments. The ornament was one I made when I was younger, and the kids saw it when we decorated our tree and wanted to make one for themselves.
Neighbor gifts
Last Sunday we made some cookies and brought some plates around to some of our neighbors. We love our neighborhood and even though we don’t know our neighbors too well yet, we wanted to share the Christmas spirit.
Growing up, I remember most years going out with my dad and delivering plates of goodies to people. I usually had to dress up as an elf and we had to sing ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, which I didn’t force any of my kids to do that, at least not this year…
DIY mirror
So I saw this tutorial on turning a cheap mirror into something a little nicer. We just happened to have the exact same mirror from a few years back so decided to try it out. It took longer then it should have, just because we didn’t have the necessary tools, so we had to wait to bring the wood to my parents to cut it, but I think it turned out pretty nice. Now I just need to figure out how to hang it …
Santa & reindeer
We went and saw Santa and some of his reindeer. The kids were really excited about it, besides the fact it was in the single digits outside. We had to wait a bit in line, so I stayed while Kryssi waited in the van with the kids, as it was cold. But it was worth it.
