December Daily 25

Merry Christmas! 

Third day of Lego assembly and everything is complete. My favorite part of having Legos when I was a kid was putting them together, so I actually have enjoyed doing so for the boys. Aiden has a great imagination and has spent a lot of time playing with them. In this photo Reid is playing Mario Kart.

Later on the boys built a pillow fort.

Which became a huge pile of pillows when they expanded operations into the other room.

For supper, we went over to Grandma's house.

My mom's four grandkids contributed their handprints to make a Christmas tree painting. Kelsey found the great idea on Pinterest. I started the painting and then sent it back with my mom when she flew back to MN. The girls' handprints were added and the Kelsey added sharpie details on top of the paint. I really like how it turned out.

David called to FaceTime while we were at my mom's which was a special treat. Miri was crying off and on so we sang Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. It didn't really work, but David said she was out cold shortly after we hung up.

A Christmas Day selfie with my favorite little guys.

I finished stitching up the Hello Kitty cross stitch for Eva. So cute.

December Daily 23

We had a good time opening presents and playing with new toys. First up, the stockings.

IT'S THE POLICE HELICOPTER!!!

And a Wii U.

Santa did a good job. Glad he liked the cookies and milk.

Reid smiling about a Broncos calendar he received.

Me and Aiden.

Grandma came over with her gifts, including some new books.

David, Kelsey, Eva, and Miriam gave the boys super hero capes. They loved them!

I told them to show me their super hero pose.

Reid showing Grandma some of his presents.

Aiden and one of his many Lego sets. 

Before supper we Skyped with Grandpa Brusven.

Grandma got talked into playing balloon volleyball with Reid while I finished making supper.

Reading books with Grandma.

Testing to see if Eric can still carry both of them. Not as easy of a task these days.

Reading books.

December Daily 17

The boys studied more about Hanukkah since today was the first day of the celebration. They were practicing spinning dreidels.

My puppy-nephew, Stooey, approves of his new doggy bed that I sewed for him. Success!

The best part of today: my mom flew to meet baby Miriam. Isn't this a great picture?

Apparently, Eva is now a hipster.

I wonder what Miri was thinking.

Today was not the best of times, so I'm glad my mom and David sent me all these cute pictures. Waving the white flag on school work and heading to bed.

December Daily 10

Had my hair cut and colored after school. The salon I go to is located on Main St in Downtown Littleton. 

Quite a bit darker by the time I was done.

Pre-K pics. Today they studied Hanukkah. Aiden working on a Star of David.

Reid spinning a top/dreidel.

We sent this picture of the "David Star" to Uncle David Starrs.

Soccer time. Auntie Jennifer gave them plush soccer balls a few years ago which are perfect for indoor play.

Christmas, 1978 at Grandpa and Grandma Starrs' house in Thermopolis, WY. Today is my dad's birthday, so I'm missing him especially much.