Preschool Program

Today was Madison's Christmas program at school. She did such a wonderful job. I was so impressed with their teacher, Ms. Steed, who taught 4 year olds 5 different Christmas songs--one of which was "Feliz Navidad". Luckily I videoed the event because as you'll see my husband wasn't a very good picture taker!



Before the program the kids were able to sit with their families and have story time. This was so cute...

Shameful!

OK so someone can nominate me for the worst mother of the year, but I have never put up a Christmas tree in the 4 years that Madison has been on this earth. No I'm not Scrooge, but we are either in Utah or at my in-laws, so what is the point of going to all that work for nothing? This year however when we were down in Utah for Thanksgiving and my mom got out her tree Madison begged my mom to buy me a tree so she could decorate one. Put away the tissues....it's not like I don't let her celebrate Christmas. When we got home and I told my mother-in-law what Madison said she went right out with Madison and bought her her very own tree of which they put up and decorated in Madison's room(I guess since I didn't help I don't get to enjoy the tree).


Then today when we got home there was another little tree that "santa" had snuck in and put up in her room and it was complete with snow. Madison is s so lucky to have such a great Grandma and I know that she will remember this for years and years. Thank you Claudia! Now everyone can now lay off the guilt trip because Madison has not 1 but 2 trees!

Misc.

I got back from Utah a few days ago and it was such a bittersweet trip! I was able to spend some quality time with my Grandma who isn't doing so well and isn't expected to make it to Christmas. Knowing that was the last time I would most like say goodbye to her alive was really tough. My Grandma is such a sweet lady and you never realize how much someone influences your life until you are looking back on all the memories over the years. She has been such a wonderful example in my life and I will sorely miss her!


On a good note...I had an awesome time with the family on Thanksgiving! Good food, family and football- what more could you ask for?

Kinsi, Brinley and Madison

Madison went to her first Jazz game with my dad and instead of getting great pictures of her at the game...my dad couldn't figure out how to work the camera so I had to take one of her after in her new Jazz Jersey.

Cousin Dylan looks thrilled doesn't he?

To top the trip off we took pictures of all the grandkids with Grandma and boy was that FUN! Enjoy mom because I refuse to participate again until all the kids are over the age of 18!