Savannah's dress & school fun

Savannah is quite picky with her clothes lately...especially dresses. We finally settled on this dress for Christmas (which I like because she can wear it all year long). We made a matching bracelet with Aunt Melinda at Thanksgiving and Grandma gave her matching hairbows. She looks pretty as a princess.
Zach had a music performance at preschool and had a fun time. He got really into it for most of the time, unless he looked over and noticed we were watching. They even did a song in sign language and one in Spanish.
Jacob had a Christmas party at school and I got to go! They had lots of treats and watched a movie and made a craft. He's very excited for 2 weeks off of school.

Grandma LeSueur's visit

Grandma LeSueur came to visit from Dec. 15 - Dec. 22. We had a great time! She was here for Zach's birthday and watched the kids 2 different times so we could go out for our anniversary. She came to Savannah's music class, Zach's music performance at preschool, watched Jacob play basketball and learn to ride a bike with no training wheels, held Connor tons, and helped me frost dozens of sugar cookies. Connor even took his first step to her. It was so nice for me to not have to load all the kids in and out of the car every time I had to take and pick up kids from school. I also got to go help at Jacob's school and attend his Christmas party while she watched the other kids. We went to a very fun park in Georgetown with the B's. M is Savannah's best little friend and E is exactly between the boys in age. All of the kids have missed Grandma lots since she left.

Zach's Birthday!

Zach had a very fun birthday! He's 5 years old. He was so excited to have Grandma here. She came the night before. She gave him Scooby-Doo characters. He also got a Hulk bike and loves riding it over on the basketball courts at the school. For his cake he didn't want any "guys" on it...just chocolate. But he picked out sprinkles and green frosting, so it ended up pretty colorful. We had our friends, the B's, over for dinner and cake. They gave him a Jungle Fury Power Ranger, which was coveted all week by Jacob.

My favorite day of the week

You know how you get those email questionarre's that you're supposed to fill out and send to all your friends? I always thought it was weird when it asked what your favorite day of the week was. They all pretty much blend into one another...that is until now. The last few weeks Thursday has become my new favorite day. Zach has preschool and we don't have any other committments. So I have a couple of hours to run errands with only two kids and then they both usually sleep for 2-3 hours at the SAME time!!! (Because it's so quiet) The other thing that is nice is that I have to be super quiet or they'll both wake up (they're both really light sleepers, especially Connor). So I have to just do stuff on the computer or read a book. That is why I love Thursdays.

Santa!

We went to our Ward Christmas Party on Saturday. It was a dinner and then the kids got to see Santa. Jacob and Zach were so excited, but Savannah freaked out. After I held her hand though she calmed down and actually talked to him. Connor just stared and wouldn't look away until we were far away from him.

Jacob's playing basketball

Jacob started basketball on Dec. 6. They have practices this month and start their games in January. He's never played before but he's learning a lot and totally LOVING it. Both times we've left his practice he says "Basketball is the most fun thing in the whole world. Why can't we have practice every night?" I think he mostly likes being part of a team. His coach is in our ward along with two boys on the team.

Decorating the tree

On Dec. 5 we finally got around to decorating the Christmas tree. Zach had been bugging me about every 10 minutes for a week. It took me a while to figure out where to put it where we could block it off the best. Connor is into everything right now! With it in this corner I just slide the playpen in front and it's completely out of reach for him. It's a very traditional (and artificial) tree, with ornaments from when I was growing up and also that I've collected. It has colored lights, but you can't really tell in the picture.

All better!

Well we made it past the flu. Jacob got it Friday evening. Dallin got it Saturday evening. By Sunday morning Zach, Savannah & Connor were pretty much over it. By Sunday afternoon Jacob was fine too. Yeah! Dallin's was short and he felt much better by Sunday evening. I don't know how I got through the week without getting it, but I'm so thankful I didn't...since I was the one taking care of everyone!