December 2009

December is always a fun-filled, but very busy month. We managed to get the tree up, make it to all the concerts and Christmas parties, as well do some family activities on our own.

Hannah was really good with the tree. There wasn't a single tree-tipping incident this year. She would mostly sit or stand next to the tree and hold the ornaments and say "pretty". I was so concerned that she would get into the ornaments, but I have to say she kind of surprised me. She actually listens when you tell her not to touch. Who knew a kid was capable of that?!? :)

It's always fun getting pictures in the snow...and this was no exception. But Trace probably could have waited for them to change out of their church clothes first - especially when it was only 4 degrees outside. Poor, poor Aleana.

Aleana at her very first violin concert. She looks so serious.

For a family activity we decided to go to the Boise Botanical Gardens. We heard they had a great light display, and I have to say - I thought it was pretty darn cool. We picked the best night of the week (thankfully) - it was 37 degrees out with clear skies. There was plenty of hot cocoa and cookies when we got there. Aside from being 8 months pregnant, I thought it was a fun relaxing night for all of us.

Aleana and Trent - actually being nice to each other. Now we have proof! :)

A cool bird nest thing that the kids liked playing with.

So, it was advertised that Santa would be there and the kids could meet him and get a picture. However, when we got there - we discovered how long of a line there was. We had no desire to wait over an hour to see a semi-good Santa. So this was as close as they got, and they didn't seem to mind.

The line to meet "Prancer" wasn't near as long though. Aleana's response to petting him: "He wasn't that soft." Guess she expected him to feel like a fluffy bunny.

Trent's response to the reindeer: "He wasn't that big. He's way too little. How is that supposed to help Santa?"

A fatter-pregnant me, with my three angels.

Just thought it was so funny that they even saw fit to decorate the outhouse. Only in Idaho.

Trace, Aleana and Trent - great picture.