A week in pictures

 

 

Lots of playing was done by all!

Merry belated Christmas

   

Today, we had a Schmit family belated Christmas celebration at my Grandpa’s apartment complex.  I made a feast and we ate too much food and chatted all day long. 

The new theater

 

This place is awesome!!  Firstly, it’s cheap as heck.  Secondly, recliners!! Need I say more?

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Thompson family (and Raven!)

Merry Christmas Eve

My Grandpa hasn’t been well lately, so we made the trip to my parent’s place for Christmas this year instead of having it at our house.  I much prefer to have it at our house.  Maybe next year we’ll go on that vacation over Christmas instead like we’ve been talking about for like 3 years now.

 

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

Run Run Reindeer

I saw this cute idea online and made my own last night, very quickly using whatever I had on hand.  Luckily, I had some giant googly eyes.

Kiwanis Holiday Lights

We forgot our skates, so we couldn’t try out the synthetic ice rink again this year. Ooops.

Krumkake

This morning Kevin and Lauren made some Krumkake.  This afternoon we watched the Maverick football team get killed in the National c’ship. :(  I guess I’m glad I couldn’t convince Kev to make the drive down for the championship game.  I guess there’s always next year (and they wouldn’t be a team from MN if they didn’t disappoint me.)

Santa pics

After school today, we trekked to the Mall to visit with Santa.  Lauren asked Santa for a purple desk chair and Jack asked Santa for a bow and arrow.  I hope the jolly fat man can deliver. 

I also got the hair brained idea to try to take a pic of them blowing glitter.  I’d seen it done by a professional photog and though, “hey, it’s worth a try.”  There’s a reason that photography isn’t what I do.  What a mess!

Jack’s Christmas Program

Another adorable Christmas program, another adorable sprouty photo!

Christmassy

Lauren insisted on a green streak in her hair today for so she would look “super Christmassy!”

Cash kitty has found a special place under the tree to call his own.

Feeling the Christmas spirit

 

 

I did both Lauren and my own nails for Christmas.  I wonder how long hers will last.  Also, there’s a kitty burrito for your enjoyment.

Go Mavs!

Tonight we did the family 4 pack of tickets to see the Mavs play hockey.  It was a good game and a fun time was had by all.

Nearly Life Sized

I replaced the photos in the entryway (finally!) I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do it since they were such an odd size, but my friend who works for Quality photo steered me in the right direction.

Happy Half Birthday

Today at school, they celebrated Jack’s half birthday.  Here he is with EVERYONE’s favorite blanket (that actually belongs to his sister.)

Cash Kitty