Jumping Jacks Christmas

YEAH!!! a Christmas Party full of bounce houses and bounce toys ready to be jumped on.  Throw in dinner from Panda Express equals a kids dream party.  Thanks to Jumping Jacks & Panda Express for a fun time.  I let the kids loose and off they ran to play.  

WOW!! Look at them fly.

Everyone had a fun time even the kids.  Time to go to home to get ready for school tomorrow.

New Season....New Sport

A new season started on December 1st and not the holiday season.  Basketball Season at the Washington Rec Center.  Last year Rylee asked to play, but I was sure I knew best and didn't get her signed up.  This year she asked again and I this time I listened.  The nerves set in along with the second guessing. She had one question when do you dribble the ball?  Oops!! it might have been a good thing to watch a couple of games before her first one to give her an idea of what the game is all about.  Here goes..... 

Warmup

Game Time

Cheering Section

She is a quick study and quickly got into the game.

Good Game Sparks

She played really well and had fun in the process.  I overheard her talking later how much she enjoyed playing.  I am proud of her for taking a chance and learning something new.

Round 2 Dickens Festival

Friday night my cell phone rang (it never rings) it was the Dickens Festival tell us that Christiana won the coloring contest.  She won free admission for the whole family + $50 in certificates to spend at the show.  So Saturday morning after basketball we all headed back to collect her prize.

The Winner!!!

Good Job....What a great talent

Were do we start??

What a chore to send that much money?  Where do you start?  Maybe the jewelry counters.  After a couple of hours everyone was worn out and ready to be done.  Time for lunch. 

Dickens Festival

We all know that the holiday season is in full swing after Thanksgiving Dinner.  Ours is no different since the Dickens Festival is the next week.  We can't miss visiting with Father Christmas and telling him our secret wishes.  This year we did tried to mix it up a little.  Eating dinner before leaving home and then rushing to get into line.  Of course the line was almost to the doors and wiggly children.  They soon wondered off to look at the displays while I stayed in line w/my kindle.  As the wait grew so did the wiggles.  Took this picture facing away put forgot about the flash.  BUSTED!!!  No pictures said the sign and the kids began to worry that we would be kicked out.

Waiting

Who are these scary creatures?

Time for a treat

Ice cream for everyone.

Everyone was tired and ready for bed or so I thought instead the talk began about what Santa would bring them for Christmas.  Maybe it will be surprise or socks and underware.

Happy 11th Birthday

Chrisiana celebrated her 11th Birthday on the 30th.  It was time to celebrate with dinner at Chuck A Rama.  

Time to sing and have ice cream.

Time for presents... Can I help?

WOW!!! Just what I asked for.

A huge teddy bear...Where will he sleep?

Make a wish...

Everyone enjoys chocolate cake on top of the ice cream from the restaurant.

We hope that she had a good day.  We added one more celebration into this great time of year. 

Can We Decorate....

Is it time yet to decorate yet for Christmas???  This was asked multiple times over the Thanksgiving Break. Sunday was the day to start.  Out came the Upside Down Tree with all the variety of decorations.

First comes the branches...

Next comes the lights...

Finally the ornaments...

The final product

They did a really good job.

Now comes the hardest part keeping them from playing with the decorations.

Do threats work???

One Last Errand,,,,

Finally time to get those ears pierced after waiting a couple of week the day finally arrived.  The nerves of getting the haircuts done I wasn't sure I was up to taking them all to the mall to get this part done.  As we walked into the store the smiles disappeared and the double soon appeared.  I remember clearly the day I got mine done and I knew that not matter what they would follow through and get them done.

Rylee was first of course.

OUCH!!!  Even doubles hurt.

Don't squeeze that teddy so hard his head might pop off.

The cheering section.

Doubles again and look how brave she is.

After I snapped this picture the lady scolded me to stop taking pictures it was against store policy.  I smiled and stopped little did she know that I got exactly what I wanted anyway.  They didn't have much fun the first couple of days but three weeks down they are excited to change earrings.