Updates on Clifton -
Front tooth is loose and it hangs crocked.  It's driving me bonkers.  I want to pull it out so bad ;)

Updates on McKay -
Had the best birthday party!  Can't believe she is almost 6!

Updates on Stanley -
Loves the story the Three Little Pigs.  Ask for us to tell him the story every night.  It's so cute to hear him tell the story!

Monday morning Alex headed to Georgia for the week.  We stayed extra busy while he was gone with basketball, PTA, holiday, and light the world fun.

Monday's light the world we handed out roses at the store.

Tuesday the kids gave their school Librarian a present.

Then I hung around that morning to help at the school holiday shop.

That night Clifton had his holiday concert.

Handsome boys!

Wednesday's light the world the kids counted their money and decided how much they wanted to donate to the Salvation Army.

Then our friends came over and we had fun with art hub.

Drawing baby Jesus.

After helping at school for a little Stanley and I got to sneak away and enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having.

Cold, but such a wonderful December walk.

Seriously its been the best December ever here in Washington.  So beautiful!

Thursday morning we put together blessing packets to have in our car for the homeless.

Stanley and I needed to be at school all day.  He did a great job at staying busy and not complaining.

Having lunch with Clifton was a bonus to the day.

That night was McKay's holiday concert.

And she really wanted to look her best.  Love my beautiful girlie girl.

Alex got home late Thursday just in time for another full day at Sunnyslope.  I am pretty sure Stanley was done with being there this week.

Holiday spirit day!  And last day of Holiday shop.
After school we headed over the Wiest's house for gingerbread house decorating.

We love this tradition!

Then that night we headed to a friends house to celebrate a birthday.

Minute to win it games.  Such a fun night and you're looking at the winners!  I love our friends!


Early Saturday morning Clifton and I headed to his first 5k race.  Santa run!

He let his competitive juices take a hold of him and was running at a real fast pace at first.  I tried to tell him he needed to slow down and pace himself, but of course I don't know what I am talking about ;)  He ran out of gas at about a 1 1/2 mile so we had to slow down.  But we had a lot of fun and he finished at 36 minutes.  I love that I get to share the things I love with my kids.

Then we headed over to the Veterans memorial to place wreaths on head stones.

We spent the rest of the day getting ready for McKay's birthday party.

She had a blast at her cupcake war birthday. Success! She has such cute friends.  Girls can be so fun a times.  All the giggles and silliness was fun.

Sunday for light the world we made cookies for our loved ones close by and handed them and cards out.  Thank goodness I got pre made just bake cookies because I was feeling so horrible that day.

Another great week!

Updates on Clifton -
Clifton had his first basketball game and has improved a ton from last year.  I love watching them grow.

Updates on McKay -
Loves that places have a count down to her birthday.  I love her attitude I hope she always feels this way about her birthday being on Christmas.

Updates on Stanley -
Loves to tell the Three Little Pigs story and it's super cute.

Monday for FHE we went through our toys and decided which toys we don't need/want anymore.

We are going to donate them to Children and Family services.  I love that my kids are pretty good at giving things up.

Then we went out to look at Christmas lights.

Yep he tried licking the big candy canes.  I had to take a picture before I stopped him cause thats what good moms do ;)

Tuesdays light the world we made Christmas cards for missionaries.

 Monday and Tuesday Stanley and I spent our mornings at Les Schwab.

Stanley was a good trooper, it was a couple long days of getting our car fixed.

Wednesday late start we did play dough with friends.

A good morning with friends.

Stanley and I spent the morning at school and got to have lunch with Clifton and McKay.

 He is so helpful :)

I love that I get to have lunch with my munchkins.

That night for light the world we dropped off a wreath and card to friends.

Thursday was Clifton's first basketball game!

And he had a great game!

Then for our light the world we candy cane attacked our friends.

Hopefully they like candy canes :)

Friday's light the world we hide dollars in the local store.

Then I got to sneak away for a girls night.

I love a good Christmas party!  Fun ladies.

Saturday McKay and I got out early and headed to the church to clean nursery toys.  There has been Hand, Foot, and Mouth going around so we thought it would be nice to help clean everything.

McKay is such a good little helper!  We stayed and had a ward Christmas party.

Then rushed home to watch the Sounders game which didn't go very well but we had great company come join us in watching it.  

The light the world activity that day was calling/leaving messages family to let them know we love them.

Then I jumped in the shower to get ready for Lockheed Martins Christmas party.  It's a night I look forward to all year long.  Dancing like we are young again and great company.

I won the Christmas trivia and won tiles.  I am super excited to use them because I lose things often.  Super fun night!

The next day for light the world we made cookies and hot coco and went out to offer people in our neighborhood.

It was the perfect day for it.  And we had lots of neighbors out walking.  This one is up there with my favorite activity we do.

Then we cuddled buy the fire place and watched Muppets Christmas.

It was a good day!

Fun things from this week....

Last week we left the mail lady Christmas cards and treats and we got a surprise in our mailbox as a thank you.  It totally made our day!