December is here!

 

 

We've been busy getting ready for Christmas here.  The kids are all doing really well!  Andy loved the snow we just got yesterday - he was snowball fighting and building snowmen right away.  Last weekend, Andy went to his first sleepover.  It was a birthday party for his friend, and he did great! 

Jack is almost done with this session's swim lessons.  He is lucky to only have 3 kids in his class, so they get a lot of swim time!

 Emily doesn't mind watching Jack swim.  There are 2 other younger siblings watching too that keep her company. 

 And then we play in Adventure Alley afterwards.  Here is Secret Agent Puppy Jack (self-given title) showing off his ziplining skills!

We made a great gingerbread house last week.  The kids ALL helped and I think it is our best one yet.  The kids want Santa to eat it all up when he comes to our house, but I'd be kind of sad to see it go so soon!  

 When Grandma Reinsel came to visit we made Reindeer cookies.  The kids were excited to help make (and eat!) them...

 Emily enjoys looking at the tree and always reminds me to turn on the tree lights!

 

Less than 2 weeks of school left here before Christmas break!   I think all 3 kids are going to be the most excited they've ever been for the holidays.