A fog settled over the Treasure Valley for quite a few days and when it lifted Jack Frost had glitterized everything. It was gorgeous {and oh so bitter cold.}
Monday marked 13 years of the progression of our eternity. I love this man and the journey we've taken together. I feel so blessed that he's mine forever and look forward to what is ahead. He is the best thing that has happened to me.
I decided this year that we are going to start celebrating our engagement in July instead of marriage in December. {I am over the December anniversary its just too busy that it just gets pushed into the way far back.)
That morning Britney and I put together gift baskets for the RPM Christmas party.
By the time we had finished Kurt had already eaten lunch so we missed that opportunity to spend time together. That evening Kurt brought home dinner from Chavalitas so I didn't have to cook. Jane was our centerpiece and entertainment. Love that bebe. And so goes another anniversary. ;)
After school on Tuesday Ruth clogged at the nursing home. She was all smiles and sweet.
Tuesday night was the annual RPM Christmas Party. With Cortney as a business partner this event changed a lot. And all of the better. It had the least amount of awkward moments than all the previous parties. haha The changes have caused me to reflected a lot this week about my involvement {or lack thereof} with RPM. Without rehashing all the drama I felt about being a failing and terrible wife I will express the conclusions of gratitude I've come to. I'm grateful for Maria and the dear friend she is to me. I'm grateful for Kurt and that he loves me the way that I am. And most importantly I hope to continue to be the kind of wife and friend Kurt needs me to be.
The best part of the party was the White Elephant Gift Exchange {new.} It made the party. Kelli wrote up an amazing story, she is a clever one. Megan received a mink shawl. Hilarious.
Meanwhile back at the ranch the kids threw our second annual Merry Kerri Christmas party. Lucy and I had made cupcakes for them to decorate, pizza & pop, presents, games and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." I really appreciated her help on a school night and grateful that the kids could show her some love. Lucy said that morning as we were preparing, "Kerri is coming? I'm so happy!"
Love the random late start Wednesday. Sleep just a bit longer and more time for cuddles.
Austin had a pack meeting on Thursday. Each kid was given a genuis kit the month before to invent something. Austin created David and Goliath with his. He earned the traveler pin. It was short and sweet, just the way we like it {especially in December!}
Friday was the highly anticipated movie day at school. The girls chose to watch "Santa Buddies" and the boys "Turbo." They were showing "The Hunger Games" for grade 5-8 but you had to have parental permission. Austin already knew the family rule and checked the box that he could not watch it and returned it to his teacher immediately. I was proud of him. The little girls and I went to pick them up an hour early to join them in the movie fun.
Emma and Yamilex
Ruth's clogging performance was that evening {with dress rehersal and pictures before that.} So we went to grandma Renae's to camp out and get ready. The Bairs met us there so I could do Brooke's hair and make-up too. I love these BFC dancing together. So cute and fun. There were some crazy moment {it seemed like I was misplacing everything and everyone else was helping Jane.} We survived and had a great night so it all works out.
Hair and makeup
They dance to "Dirty Laundry Polka" and the mom's had to come dance too!
The second song was "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas."
She didn't know beforehand but the MC asked her to help her tell a joke. She was sweet.
I loved this moment. All the littles watching the older girls clog. Admiration.
Saturday we started painting my bookshelves and then got ready for Alfredo and Lucy's wedding at the church {we left my Lucy home with Sam, thanks!} I volunteered to do the decorations. They had chosen green and white and with the Christmas season it made it easy. Plus according to the handbook church weddings are suppose to be simple. :) I also got to play the piano which is always enjoyable. Kurt did a great job translating. It was fun to watch the kids understand and listen.
Right after the wedding was the ward Christmas party. I played the piano for that too. Jane was a bit fussy and particular during both events so it made things a bit more challenging. Santa came at the end and the kids enjoyed sitting on his lap. A few of mine are looking rather large on his lap....
I feel very confident to say that with both events combined my kids probably consumed more sugar than they had at any other event {including any given Halloween.} There was a ridiculous amount of sugar and plenty of kids bouncing. Next when I'm in charge we're eating carrot sticks.
~~~Romans Reflections~~~
- Austin said, "Frost reminds me of old ladies heads."
- Lucy is alternating between a love of Hello Kitty, Sophie the First and Minnie Mouse. It depends on the week.
- Emma loves to take my phone to put on music to dance, teach {younger sisters} or choreograph
- After asking permission Austin started reading the hunger games
- Every year I order the same amount of Christmas cards. Every year I run out and then after another card printed locally in the 1 hour shop.This year was not an exception. I uploaded a pic quickly and put the card together in 3 minutes max. Seriously.
Look what I noticed after giving away a few cards:
hahahahahaha
3 comments:
Hunger Games for 5th graders?! Yikes! Proud of Austin.
Oh, that. is. hilarious! I'm a little bummed we didn't get that particular one! Haha! Your holiday looks like it was wonderful and full of all the important things. Love you guys so much!
And I couldn't believe the "Hunger Games" thing either! Crazy!
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