Graham Cracker houses

 We got together with all the Fowles family to decorate graham cracker houses.  Grandpa and Grandma came in from Arizona.  Unfortunately, I didn't really take any pictures again of them or of Christmas Day.

December Preschool

We had fun learning about Europe for preschool in December.  We talked about France, Germany, Norway, and England and made treats and crafts to illustrate Christmas traditions of the different countries.

A Feast of Carols

Our stake puts on a huge Christmas concert every year that includes a choir, a children's choir, and a symphony orchestra.  This year, Travis and Eliza joined the children's choir and I sang in the stake choir.  Hopefully next year Westley can join the symphony orchestra on the trumpet.  It was a wonderful experience singing beautiful Christmas music to celebrate the season and really put me in the right mood for Christmas this year.

Gifted and Talented Program

Eliza got into the Gifted and Talented program at school.  They put on a showcase where they created games based on the concepts they were learning about.  Eliza based hers on the concept of Pi.  She worked really hard and was able to attend the showcase.

School Santa Night

The elementary school has a Santa night where the kids can go do fun activities and see Santa and it's all free.  I took Travis, Eliza, Jonah and Annmarie.  Caleb had a band concert the same night that Corey went to and Westley stayed home and babysat Nathan.

Eliza's birthday

Eliza turned nine.  We celebrated her birthday a day early because it was such a busy week with school and church activities. 

In-N-Out Christmas Party

Corey and I enjoyed the annual In-N-Out Christmas party.  It was good food and a nice venue, Union Station in Dallas near the Reunion Tower.