Taking a little break with lots of family time

Dwight has been off for a few days for the holidays and we have been able to do a lot of fun things with the kids that we haven't done in a while.  Dwight hasn't been off this long in 6 months, so it has been a very welcome break. 

Obviously we had Christmas...

The next day we hit the varsity...

...and went to the aquarium, along with 1/2 of the Metro Atlanta population.

We still have a couple of fun things left on the list to do before the new year.  I may not post anything else before then, so if I don't...

He's on the way

The kids are tracking Santa.  Noah is following the Norad tracker and then they find the location on the globe. 

It won't be long before they have to get to bed, if they are going to get to sleep in time. 

Enjoy your Christmas Eve!

Noah gave me the greatest gift

Yesterday, while out running errands, Noah says in the kindest voice and completly out of no where, "Mom, thanks for signing me up for homeschool." After catching my breath, I said, "You're welcome, Sweetie" and before I could say anything else, he said, "I really love it."

No words...no words...just a feeling of joy that still hasn't gone away.   Thank YOU, Noah.  I love that kid!

12 Days of Christmas

This video of the a cappella group Straight No Chaser was one of my favorites last year, so I had to dig it back up.

The Christmas program

Last night was Cooper's Christmas program and it was really cute. It was the nativity story with the Kindergartners playing the big roles and the other ages each representing another part of the story.  The four year olds were the twinkling stars. 

Here is my little star in the making. 

I took a video, but it was really hard to see from where we were sitting  (C is in the middle near the microphone, waving after the first little song).  Sorry it is such terrible camera work, but I was trying to film one son and do camera tech support for the other at the same time.  It does get better in the second half.  Also, pay close attention to Cooper  around the 2:50 mark, when he realizes the mic is in front of him and really starts singing his heart out.  :)

Our Weekend visit with The Man in Red

We went to see Santa Saturday and the boys were ready to tell exactly what they want.  This was actually Cooper's second visit with Santa, since he made an appearance at school a couple of weeks ago, but Noah was excited to finally get to give Santa his list.  BTW, Cooper asked BOTH TIMES for a live rabbit...ugh, sorry baby, NOT gonna happen.  Santa doesn't bring LIVE animals, LOL. 

Finally, a musical treat from Beaker the Muppet. 

Why you should always check your kids homework

This child's mother works for Home Depot.  She is selling a shovel.  The teacher thought she was a pole dancer. :)

Still sick....:(

Haven't had much to post this week as I am still trying to get over a case of bronchitis.  Maybe next week will be better.