Canned Food Drive Winners!

Our school did a canned food drive the past week, and my 3rd period class was the winning class bringing in 166 cans in just 4 days! I am so proud of my kiddos for contributing, and understanding the importance of giving back to our community when we can. 

My Christmas Tribe 🎄

More Piper Christmas Pictures..

I just can't help myself :)

Christmas Card Picture 2018

So, we didn't get around to actually making/sending out Christmas cards this year (partially due to the fact I was not impressed with our family pictures). So here it is! Happy holidays-Merry Christmas to all our loved ones and friends! 

Holiday Picture Overload of Piper

I am absolutely loving having a girl and doing all of the "girly" things. Piper loves picking out her bows for her hair and knows that is part of her routine when we get dressed. So naturally, she is learning to pose for pictures for mommy ;)

'Tis the Season

I joked the other day that 'Tis the season for making threats, bribing, yelling-basically doing anything to get just one good picture for the holidays :) This sums it up right here :)

Seeing Santa 2018

Christmas at Grandma Betty's

Sunday we had the Fynaardt Christmas at my Grandma Betty's house. It was a beautiful day, and the kids ended up playing outside most of the day WITHOUT their coats :)

Piper Seeing Floyd the Elf

Christmas Baking Day With the Hugen Sisters

 

Saturday I went to Kathy's to help making Christmas candy with Dena and her sisters. It was a really bitter/sweet day. The last time I did this, my mom was there doing it with us years ago. It was so fun to be around the sisters and kids again and to spend time with everyone, I just really wish my mom could have been there laughing with me at their silly arguments :) But I must say, I love this family so much. We have all basically been family my whole life, and they are simply amazing. Piper was great and loved all of the attention she got. I am excited to get her going on this family tradition with us now :)

Decorating Grandma and Grandpa's Tree

Saturday, Baine and Piper helped decorate Scott and Michelle's tree while Beau was at program practice. They both loved it and actually did a nice job climbing the step-stool and hanging the ornaments. Good job kiddos :)

My Little Ham

Piper is getting SO FUN to take pictures of because she loves to pose and say "cheeee" for the camera. If I ask her if I can take her picture "yeah pease". She's loving to have her picture taken by the tree--someone is excited for Christmas I think! 

Thankful Pumpkin

After seeing the idea on Pinterest, we did a "thankful pumpkin" this year in our house. As a family, we all gave ideas of things we are thankful for in our lives. I was proud of the boys for giving meaningful things to be thankful for, and not just "Stuff". Beau was very thankful for his family and for TAG at school, which warmed my heart as a math teacher :) Baine was thankful for toilets, his blankie, and snacks  the most. I will be curious to see what all changes over the years to come. 

Church Christmas Program 2018

Sunday was the kids' Christmas Program at church. Beau did a great job singing-we were all shocked he actually sang! Baine, however, did not want to participate. We were not so shocked about that ;)