Elias Goes to the Theatre

I love it when my boys get old enough to enjoy the theatre! We were gifted tickets to How the Grinch Stole Christmas very last minute, and I knew exactly which boy would want to see that show. Only the biggest Grinch fan in our family…

Elias! It was his first time seeing a show on stage and it did not disappoint. He laughed over and over, wanted to know about the lights and set, and where the music came from.

He found the seating system fascinating. I showed him how the ticket tells you where to sit and then he worked to find out seats. 

I explained all the things the program tells us as the audience. His favorite page was the one of all the actors’ pictures. 

He told Levi all about it the next morning. His only complaint is that he was getting tired at the end of the show because it was WAY past his bedtime.

Waiting for Christmas

Ballapalooza

We started a new tradition this year of making Oreo balls in various forms. Beth had to work so we kept her up to date via text, and made all the ball jokes we could think of.  We may need t-shirts next year. 

Lisa made two kinds…Oreo and mint Oreo. Then she made mocha balls at home. 

They turned out so delicious! I bought a special ball dipping tool which made it a lot more fun and easy. 

I made two kinds both containing peanut butter because they’re my favorite. 

Christmas Cookies

Levi helped with cornflake wreaths. 



Lewis helped dip peanut butter Ritz sandwiches. 



I made crinkle cookies, Augustine made shortbread cookies, and Elias went to G&G’s to make ginger bread cookies. 

Advent Fun with Megan

Megan visited us from Minnesota! We love it when she swings through Lincoln. 

Megan is a very talented artist, so we pick a creative project to do with her. She’s been featured in our Art Show, and she’s the one who created the Guadalupe fruit pizza project!

Levi Goes to the Eye Doctor

Levi loves having his eyes checked. Mostly because of the pictures he gets to name. Sometimes he’s silly and says the wrong thing…good thing Doc knows he’s joking. 

Meeting Baby B

He’s finally here! 

And so so so cute (especially since I’d not have to feed him!). 

We had to wait and wait to meet him due to us having influenza. Boo. 







He’s three months old now, but we still love his cuddles.