Christmas!

The day began with stockings, a walk for the dog, and lots of coffee!

We immediately watched "Minions" and then proceeded to open gifts.

 "I can't read Grandma's writing. It's too curly."  Thankfully, big brother could help.

Soccer gear makes her smile

Rapunzel dress, Frozen scooter

The lego building began immediately

No, we do not live in Florida.  It only looks and feels (70!) like it.

Family soccer game.  

And nobody CRIED.  

Double win!

Christmas Season Wrap Up

It's come to the photo dump of some of our activities the past 2 weeks.

Christmas party with homeschool friends
 

Including Reader's Theater of The Trojan War
 

Menelaus was particularly...festive.


Lessons and Carols at church

 

The Christmas Spirit is strong in this one...
 

We did do SOME small crafting.
Charlie's did NOT look like the picture.
 

An extra dog over Christmas?  Why not.
We're loving Lucy.

 

This one lives at the piano with Christmas songs...
and "Tomorrow."  :)
 

DPP 10

We're adoring this lovely, WARM December

 

"Coach" has become a regular around the house
and keeps the soccer skills sharp.
 

DPP 8

Tuesday: Homework!

Geometry
 

Rosetta

DPP 7

From Monday:

C: Mom, look at my Ghost King.  I even made all his testacles!

Me: Do you mean TENTACLES?

C: Oh, yeah. 

 

DPP 6 : The Photobomb

 

DPP 5

 

DPP 4: The Messiah

From Friday night:

The harpsichord player was kind enough to show 

us her instrument and even let Amelie play it.

DPP 3

The post-library trip scene
 

 

 

December Photo Project: Day 1

No tree yet, but the calendar is up and running!

Day 1 = getting chocolate calendars

Fall Visits

This sweetheart came to visit (with David!) and played numerous games

of Hello Kitty Bingo.  She's a keeper!

 

Into the Woods!

Machen's first musical: Into the Woods!

Milky White.

 

Jack and his beloved cow



Cast and crew

 

Scenes from the fall

Fall is flying by...

but our hair is still looking awesome.  

Charlie has been on this team for three years and it's been great to get to know 

some of these families and watch the boys grow together.