December Tid Bits

 

Checking Sydney's Chrome Book activity, it warmed my heart to see this was her most visited site.

For one of the youth activities, they visited a Giving Machine and since Gita is moving up next month, she filled in for Ireland who was at dance. Our Bishop and his sweet wife drove them and clearly they had a blast!

I noticed an Estate Sale sign as I dropped Ireland off at a friend's Christmas party. Sydney was with me and I asked if she was game to check it out and she was. They had a lot of fun stuff and Sydney found a really cute purse that spoke to her. I spotted some really nice chairs but elderly people were sitting in them and I didn't want to be too obvious about it. I went home and told Brent, assuming he'd say no. We just went to Disney and Christmas was right around the corner! Turns out, he was game so we headed over in the truck. We ended up buying them and as we waited to pay, Sydney spotted a projector. Between the purse, chairs and projector (which Sydney wasted NO time in setting up!) it was an incredibly successful Estate Sale for us!

By the time we had everything loaded into the truck we were tight on time so Sydney and Brent rode in the back and just held on to the chairs rather than lashing them down. Sydney still talks about the thrill of hunkering down in the bed of the truck, hoping we wouldn't be spotted by a policeman.

We were playing Temple Jeopardy and the answer was St. George so I hinted it was an Utah temple beginning with "Saint"

Gita: SAINT BERNANRD!!!

I got to witness the most stunning sunrise on one of my morning walks. The inky lace of the trees against the painted sky took my breath away.

At dance Ireland received a stamp every time she answered a question right or demonstrated a move correctly. She had a good class.

Gita: I still just don't understand how I got strep!
Me: Like this *grabs Brent for a November Rain French Kiss*
Gita: Nooooo STOP!!!!

Reagan sent us a package of fun stuff she picked up on her trip to Ireland including this adorable beanie! This is not the first time one of my siblings has done this and I'm so grateful for the love they show my kids. It takes a village!

When Liesel saw this photo, she was irritated Ireland had used her sweater. I saw this and it made me laugh because this is truly what it's like to have sisters!

We had some really pretty snowfalls that created the most beautiful winter wonderland!

During our post-Christmas shopping we picked up a chunky knit tree skirt for Whitney that was sold out online and not available at her local store. The heart wants what the heart wants!

The moon was out in full glory on another of my early morning walks.

Found this cute little note and Sydney's Tamagotchi wrapped up all snug in some tissues in the office

The National Park Service Instagram feed is one of my favorite and this one had me chuckling.

In case you didn't suss it out, the answer is "Millenium Falcon" haha!

Sydney really made a big deal about her 4th Grade Winter Performance. She wanted as much of the family to be there as possible and asked over and over. At the time it was so odd- I mean between her older sister's performances, dance recitals and musicals we have ALL been to tons of musical  performances over the years. Why was she so hung up on this one? Once we were there it sunk in. She has a new teacher and he is absolutely brilliant. He really engaged the kids on this and got them playing instruments and creating their own choreography. You can tell he has a really great connection with the kids and Sydney truly shined. Enjoy!