Songs and gingerbread

Today was Breanne's turn to shine in her preschool Christmas program. She did an excellent job singing Jingle Bells, two snowmen song, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and saying their Bible verse together. We got to enjoy treats afterwards. Yummy!!
Today was also Madison's gingerbread house making day. She choose to have dad help her. (Apparently, he was the only dad there...what a dad, huh?) And she came home in typical Madison fashion, that house stuffed full of candy. "See? There's the mailbox."

So this is what you do…

..when you have a little extra time on your hands. You finally get to make the table quilt you’ve had the pattern for 7+ years. I do love snowmen!I’m not the only one doing some creating. Breanne got to make gingerbread houses at preschool last Monday. She liked creating all on her own and Aliya liked being there to eat the M&Ms. I don’t think the house lasted but 2 days before all the candy was gone. Oh, well…these are just their baby teeth, right?

She liked creating all on her own and Aliya liked being there to eat the M&Ms. I don’t think the house lasted but 2 days before all the candy was gone. Oh, well…these are just their baby teeth, right?Speaking of teeth, Madison has her first loose tooth. On Sunday, she started complaining of it hurting her. Derrick investigated and declared that her bottom tooth was loose. We are going to hear all about loose teeth for the next five-years, I’m sure of it.

Last week Thursday, Madison had her first Christmas program at school. She did a terrific job and didn’t tell us any of the surprises her class had in store for us. They were all reindeer!

She loved getting dressed up and put rollers in her hair for the first time that morning.

She was excited that Breanne, Aliya mom and dad could come watch her sing with the other kindergartners.

Aliya continues to be one. That has its ups and downs. This week, she found a little backpack and decided she was going to go to school too. She experienced her first McDonald’s playland and LOVED it last night! Not to mention the icecream cones. Just a couple hours ago, she started signing please. She can say “tan-ku” and now she can communicate please. She really is a sweet pleasant girl..I think we’ll keep her.

What more can I say?

Seriously, does candid photography get any better than this? What more can I say, except maybe, "Hello, I have a mustache and a beard. May I help you?"

FINALLY, on Sunday, Madison & Breanne got to wear their Christmas dresses...with knee highs. Yes, I can't believe they're back in style!
We had a great weekend with my parents. We celebrated a little early Christmas with them. Madison & Breanne got bathrobes! "It's starting already," Derrick says as he sees their robes hanging in the bathroom.

Aliya was really into opening gifts. She figured it out fast! Breanne also found her Santa hat for the season. "This is going to be my bedtime hat, because it keeps me warm," she explains. It also keeps her warm when we got out for dinner, to school, the store...

Aliya steals the show when she picks up my can of diet pepsi and starts chuggin' it. What a smart pick girl!
Mom and I woke up early to shop on Black Friday. I can't believe I've never done that before. It was really fun! Seriously, what could be better than lattes at 4:30am and awesome sales? Madison woke up Friday morning and said, "Are they gone already?" They barely dressed and ate breakfast and were ready to meet up with us to shop. Huh, hunting? I think not! Here are some fleeces the girls got from grandma...

Mom's "thing" is making cut-out sugar cookies with frosting with the grandkids. This is also one of Madi's favorite things to do. What a great memory! (Grandpa didn't really help with much but the tasting part...)

And although Aliya is a bit young to be decorating cookies this year...they sure tasted good!

I'll tell you what grandpa's part was...playing chase. "Grandpa, come and get me..." followed by much high-pitched screaming, running, giggling, tickling, whisker-rubs...you get the pictures.

The newest addiction at our house is Rock Band with the Beatles. Grandma even got into singing with Madison,while Breanne kicked it on the drums.

And last but not least, doesn't our little Breanne look sweet on Thanksgiving Day? We're so thankful for all our girls..three little pink packages, sent from heaven!