Christmas!

Last Saturday night we joined my parents for the University of Washington vs Boise State football game. They ordered pizza for us all, it was fun! Thank you Ma and Pa!

Sunday was the Christmas program at church. The play this year was very good, and the kids sang some songs as well. I caught a video of Nico singing during the practice before the service, you can see the video at the end of the blog! Sunday afternoon we went to a Christmas party at the church for all the band members. One of the women on our team made everyone personalized coffee/tea/drink tumblers. She did an amazing job and I was very touched by her thoughtfulness.

Monday morning, Grandma and Grandpa Russell arrived! Nico went outside to wait for them, we were tracking them as they got closer.

Monday night we went to the Winter Garden Aglow. We were able to take GG with us! Nico got to sit on Santa's lap and we bought some kettle corn and saw all the beautiful lights. Thanks to Grandpa Russell for some of these pictures.

GG was the designated popcorn holder.

Tuesday morning, Guy and Nico and Grandpa Russell went out to breakfast to The Griddle. Nico chose french toast.

Before heading to the candlelight service on Christmas Eve.

After the service, Nico helped blow out all the candles.

And Wednesday was Christmas!

I went out into the living room at about 6:30 and found Nico snuggled on the couch surrounded by his stocking stuffers.

Nico's new hoverboard

Opening gifts

A new Peanuts book.

After opening presents and eating some lunch, we watched a few MST3K episodes.

It was a great Christmas!

Today I took Nico over to the Grandparents Salisbury's house for an afternoon Grandma Camp! Nico brought his hoverboard.

This will be my last blog! It's been a fun run with ya'll and I'll miss having the weekly record, but it's time to say farewell.

Here are some snippets from this past week.

Christmas Program, Polar Express Field Trip, Grandparents Russell!!

Last Friday was Nico's Christmas Program at school. Guy and I went to the 9:15 showing. There was Elmo and Cookie Monster puppets, and songs.

Cookie Monster learned that sharing his cookies showed the spirit of Christmas. So he ate one and gave the rest away.

On Sunday after church there was a potluck. I made a pumpkin pie and a salad. Nico told me that I make the best pumpkin pie in the world! I'm pretty sure he's never tasted a different one though ;) When we have pumpkin pie in the fridge I give some to the boys for breakfast. 

On Tuesday Nico had his Polar Express field trip. They put all the kids on a bus and took them to the downtown library! He got to wear his pajamas and he brought with him his suitcase to carry his blanket, slippers, and stuffed animal. They drank hot chocolate and the principal read them the Polar Express book. Then they watched the Polar Express movie at the library. They also got to decorate cookies and go on tours of the library.

Wednesday was a half day,

and today the Grandparents Russell came over! They came into town this morning and will stay through Monday, they are staying with GG. Jeff and Allicia and family also left today for vacation and so we have a bit more room to stretch out. We ate Jimmy Johns for lunch and made some gingerbread cookies this afternoon! They turned out pretty good.

They brought two new ornaments for Nico. The snowman is from Great Grandma Dee's collection.

I promise I'll have pictures of the actual Grandparents next week! ;) 

Merry Christmas to all our family!

See you next week!