Program

Friday night they had their preschool Christmas program. They looked really cute. It was in the auditorium at the police academy and it was pretty intimidating for them I think. Mira did absolutely nothing during her dance part which was disappointing to me...but they didn't get to practice on the stage so I guess it's understandable. Griffy did sing a bit of his songs with his class and dance around some and Mira sang hers. It was cute regardless...

Afterward.

Chuck

Mira's friend's came to her party at Chuck E Cheese on Sunday. Let me tell you- this is the BEST place for a kid party. They charge by the kid which includes their tokens, drinks, food and games! It was AWESOME! You have a person that takes care of everything for you!

M and Reese.
Griff and Daddy racing. Mike with his phone updating about game scores...
Mira and her best friend from school, Makenzie. I was so happy they came! I did learn that Makenzie turns 5 in March and will be leaving Spectrum next fall to start school. Mira will be crushed!
This game is HARD!!! I had to steer the horse for her.
Whoa!
There were 9 kiddos in all. They had a great time and I was pleased at the turnout.
mmmmmmm PIZZA!
Blowing out her candles on her Tinkerbell cake.
So cute.
Inside the ticket blaster.
She was terrified when they first started up the air but she did eventually catch a few.
Enjoying the ridiculously big slices of cake the lady passed out....
The party was a total success and all the kids had a blast!

A Family Birthday

Special birthday party outfit. It was hit!

Picture with Grandma Betty.
Isn't this a cute one?!
While we were getting dinner Mira took a book over and had Grandma read to her. It was pretty cute.
The kids ate in the living room- hotdogs and chips.
Griffy only wanted Carly to put tattoos of Thomas on him.
Opening one of Aunt Molly's presents.
Thanks Aunt Molly!
Here she's wearing her new Sunday School coat and slippers. Nice combo.
Embarrassed for everyone singing to her!

It was a good time! Mira and I made princess cupcakes and she had her own little cake. We went really simple this year with just hotdogs, beefburger and chips. Everyone seemed to have a good time and she loved her loot!!!

Tree Decorating

This was a really really long birthday weekend for Mira- family party on Saturday, friend party on Sunday.....we're tired. I have a ton of pics, but we'll just do a few at a time....

The kids decorated the Christmas tree yesterday! They did a great job!

Picking out his next ornament.
Showing each other their picks.
Unwrapping.
They were super into it!
doesn't it look pretty??

Coloring.

Cooperation.

Lasted about 5 minutes.

A touch of Christmas

So I got the kids these little semi-Christmas trees at Target for 5 bucks each. They had fun making them tonight!!

Griffin- so proud! His has all sorts of sports balls and sparkly stars.
Mira- somehow she's always the poser now. She has lots of candies and sparkly shapes on hers.

Sunday!

Mira has been BEGGING me to braid her hair because, "She has a lot of hair!" Well, as you know and much to my dismay, she doesn't.....But I did put a little braid in this morning before church. She was thrilled!!! We then had the conversation that if she pulled on it or undid her barette that her braid would come right out.....so it lasted 3 minutes in the van on the way to church. BUT- we have evidence that it existed. We'll try again.

Sweet girl. I'm afraid she's becoming gorgeous....
Reese has been here most of the day. They played outside a lot of it, but here they are inside a bit.
In the baby pack-n-play...I can't believe this thing is still standing...
Note- Griffin is a dog carrying his puppy...he's pretty cute.
Not too much has been going on. I can tell that I'm getting more energy back- some bathrooms and bedrooms actually got cleaned this weekend. I have made a REAL dinner every single night I've been home this last week including Saturday and lunch today! I know- impressive! I do actually like to cook and now that the kids are letting me, it's somewhat enjoyable. Now if everyone wasn't so picky! I have my menu planned for the week and groceries (sans salad greens) bought. Hopefully I can continue!

Not much new to report. I am now 13 weeks. I'm still working out about an hour a day- lifting light weights, running about 2 miles 3 times a week, and walking. I am still putting on the pounds like nobody's business. If this kid isn't a girl I won't believe it. Girls are terrible to me in pregnancy! I have every. single. irritating. symptom I had with Mira. Sweet Griffy let me feel completely normal.

Anyway, that's all for now!! It's pizza and movie night here at the Smith household!! We love to rent a movie on demand and have a pizza picnic in the living room. Fun, eh?