Monday, December 19, 2011

dpp 19 {2011}

Thankful for their Daddy-Daughter relationship (& stare contests).

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Arrived!

Nana & Grandpa have arrived! May the Christmas week festivities begin.

dpp 18 {2011}

Thankful for neighborhood kids at play.
Gabby catching and scoring!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

The Karate Kid

Matthew was invited to test for his solid yellow belt this afternoon. Once Matthew turned 7 he was no longer considered a Lion Cub (4-6 year olds). As a 7 year old he now joins the older kids and participates in a longer class. He is expected to know more moves and combinations in his new class. As a Lion Cub your belts consisted of a white stripe going through them. This belt series will consist of a black stripe running through them. Eventually, the belts Matt will earn in this series will lead to a black belt. He is still a far way off, but something to strive for.

Punching and breaking the board. The final part of his testing.
Congratulations Matt on earning your yellow belt!

dpp 17 {2011}

Thankful for our adopt-a-grandma Ann.
Today we visited with Ann and exchanged gifts. We made ornaments, ate delicious cookies and got a visit from Santa. It has been a joy to have Ann in our lives.

Friday, December 16, 2011

dpp 16 {2011)

Thankful for our friend Patty.
She opened up her home to host Christmas story time. She read two beautiful books and we sipped hot cocoa and ate popcorn, cookies and goldfish. A fun time was had by all!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

dpp 15 {2011}

Thankful for our Co-op Family.
Today we attended the Nutcracker. Our good friend and her daughter were in the performance this year. We were all thrilled to witness this special moment in their lives and enjoy such a lovely show.