December stuff finally!

We had a really busy December (like everyone else I'm sure).

Mason & Emma got Grinch shirts. This became Emma's favorite shirt, she wore it three days in a row one week. Now that Christmas is over it just might need to get lost.

Mason got a power bag to practice karate at home. He moved out of Little Ninjas to Jr. Beginners. That's great, except now class is after school instead of in the morning. He was thrilled to move up though.
Mason's 6th birthday! The day started out with opening presents in pajamas.
Mason had a friend party that evening. He's into monster trucks so he had one on his cake & got a bunch from friends.
Growing up my parents would host a Santa Party for my sister, Lynda's, birthday right before Christmas. I decided to bring back the tradition for Mason's birthday. It was lots of fun!



Even both grandmas sat on Santa's lap.

Mitchell was not too sure about the big guy.

The kids were all mesmerized by Santa. They all got a gift from him then sat quietly with the gift on their laps while he talked & answered their questions. They thought he was awesome!
Mason made another birthday present haul.
Mason had a mint brownie platter for his cake.
Todd bought new wheels for our poor Barbie jeep, so it's back in action again. I wonder how many miles those old wheels had gone!
Sarah had a mini recital during ballet class. They did the Arabian Dance from the Nutcracker.
Sarah takes jazz at a different dance school. She had a recital for that the week before Christmas.
The kids after church the Sunday before Christmas. They were not too cooperative for this picture (what else is new?!).