Christmas

Christmas Eve - Reading and "attempted" reenactment of the Nativity

Christmas Eve gifts - pajamas and ornaments

Russell got Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates - This became his favorite character this year (besides Ninjago) and he often imitates a pirate, closing one eye and growling. His imagination has really grown this year and is often involved in imaginative play with figurines and cars.

Spencer got Olaf. Frozen was the one of hisfavorite movies of the year (that and The Lego Movie). He loved singing the "Let it Go" song. He sang it so much at preschool that he and one other girl performed the song at the graduation. Spencer is sweet, enthusiastic, and generous, just like Olaf.

Aliyah started piano lessons this year. She is doing well and really loving it.

Annual Christmas morning stairs picture. This is a tradition passed on from Bill's family. Russell was not wanting to sit for a picture

Present Time!

Aliyah got a sewing book and materials, barbie car, books, games. Spencer got a Spider man watch, tool set, books, games, car track, Helicopter rescue bot. Russell got a Jake and the Neverland Pirates Jake hideout and figurines, Ninjago and Lego Movie books, Heatwave rescue bot, plush Jake toy, sticker books. Aftin got an amazing Kitchen Aid Mixer, popcorn popper, food processor, and necklace. Bill got new sunglasses, hockey tickets, t-shirt, and I made him a few bulletin boards with pictures of our dates, concerts, and romantic getaways.

There has not been one day since Christmas that Russell has not played with his Heat Wave rescue bot!

Skyping with Grandma and Grandpa Willman

It was a wonderful Christmas. Although it wasn't a white Christmas, we enjoyed spending time together all day. In the evening, our friends the Wagners came over for Christmas Dinner.