Jack's 9th Birthday

This is Jack's last single digit birthday. My first baby is so grown up now. Jack asked if he could have his first sleepover this year. He's had friends spend the night whose parents have also spent the night, but he hasn't had a school buddy spend the night yet. He has of course chosen his buddy, Bo, who has been in his class for two years now. Jack adores Bo.

Here's a little about Jack at 9:

What is your favorite thing to do? Read

What do you want to be when you grow up? I haven't decided yet.

What is your favorite food? Pepperoni Pizza

Who do you enjoy spending time with? Bo, Tavo, Ayden, Mom, Luke, Dad, Obi

What do you do really well? Read

What makes you laugh? Bo's jokes

What is the best time of day? Afternoon once I get home from school

Who is your best friend? Bo

What do you like to do with your family? Go on vacations

What do you love to learn about? History from books

Where do you like to go? Grandma's

What is your favorite book? Warrior series

What is your favorite movie? Harry Potter

What is your favorite tv show? Mario Bros or Clone Wars

What is your favorite color? Blue

What is your favorite animal? Kitty

What is your favorite toy? Legos

What is your favorite sport? Swimming

What is your favorite board game? Harry Potter Clue

What is your favorite video game? Zelda: Breath of the Wild

What is your favorite drink? Fanta

What is your favorite breakfast food? Hashbrowns

What is your favorite snack? Snowman Trail Mix (Golden Grahams, Chocolate, and Marshmallows) or Goldfish Flavor Blasted Cheddar

What is your favorite restaurant? Waffle House

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Make things like bows and arrows

Where is your favorite place to go on vacation? Universal Studios

If you had $1,000, what would you buy? Books

If you had one wish, what would you wish for? More books... 

Happy birthday, Jack! I love you, and I love being your mama.

So Much Snow!

We have had so much snow this year! It's been a surprise to me every time it snows because I just don't expect it this far south. Admittedly, this snowfall was only about an inch, but with the blustery wind and cold, it may stick around for awhile. When we woke up this morning, it was 16* outside. The kids waited until it was 23* to go outside, and then they only lasted about 45 minutes even with all their winter gear on. Their blood isn't cut out for the cold! 

Christmas Catch Up

Christmas Break was 18 days this year. Here's a glimpse of what we did during those 18 days. 

Erin, Nick, Ross, Sarah, and Merc came to spend a day with us. Merc made this awesome towel for me. I love it so much that I just talked myself into putting it away this morning. 

Christmas Eve at CCC

Ensley and I took a chilly after church stroll. 

We went to Linda's to celebrate Christmas Eve. Charlie, Rachel, and Linda were there. Joe had to work this year. 

And all of the dogs were there, too! I think there were as many dogs as humans, and I'm not joking. 

Grandma bought matching pajamas for the kids.

If Helena had been there, we would have stuck her in some, too. 

Ensley just gets more and more fun as she gets older. She's got her auntie wrapped around her little finger. 

My brother, Brenda, Christine, and Christine's boyfriend spent a day with us. It was so much fun to have a little Christmas love from Minnesota over the holidays.  

We played games, went for a walk, and just hung out. It was fun!

Grandma got the boys Kindles for Christmas. They are hooked. 

See?

Further Proof- Luke's writing assignment this week

Other than that, we just hung out with our favorite cat

and dog. 

Now we are back at it. School and swimming and violin lessons and Chess Club make for a very tired household. 

I hope your Christmas was merry. Our love to everyone.