Now that Austin and Evey are at the same school they both had a Christmas show. Evey was a red bird and Austin was a yellow star. The young ones did the Littlest Christmas tree. It was so cute. Then the older kids did the Grinch, which was really good as well.
I took off work Friday before Christmas. So Thursday night we went to DC for dinner with Daddy then took the metro to the zoo. It was a warmer night, clear, beautiful. It was awesome. The DC Zoo does free nights with lights. It was really fun...for sure will be going back next year.
In the visitors center they had all the ginger bread house entries and a train display. Austin of course was in heaven watching the trains.
The lights were magical...I really enjoyed them
They has a small synthetic ice rink. The kids really enjoyed it.
Evey was skating by herself, below is an optical illusion,
she is not holding hands with a stranger
Then it started to rain and our evening was over...we got soaked! It was still a fun night.
Steph and I took the girls to see a local production of the Nutcracker. One of our friends daughter's was in the production. Very smart decision, I don't think they would have lasted for a full production and it was much cheaper. It was perfect...they had a wonderful time. Afterwards, we went to Starbucks for a treat. Nutcracker music was playing while we were there so they started dancing for the other customers...it was so cute.
They had to get pictures with all the "princesses"
We had a small get together for Austin's birthday. Friends and Neighbors came over for lunch and the kids decorated Christmas cookies. It was a fun day.
Austin and his girl Lily
The kids lunch table
Decorating cookies
Birthday boy
Clothes from Grammy
Granpa and Lala sent Austin a new workbench and bike. Evey also loves the
workbench. We have been doing lots of "work" with all the new toys.
James and I made these cake pops for the party. They aren't very
We were also able to go to Texas for Thanksgiving. That was insane. We were in 6 different homes over the break and it was a lot. It was wonderful to see everyone and spend time.
Evey watching the airplanes
Our first cake pop experience
Evey and Austin got to go ice skating for the first time in Frisco
The new neighbors have a little boy, Ian. He is such a sweet boy. He turned 6. They had his birthday in the cul-de-sac. They had a train come and a giant bounce house. It was a little chili but the kids had a blast. It was a lot of fun, the adults were able to participate too.
Ian and his dad
Austin trying on the party favors...a pirate sherriff
