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One last hurrah...

Before Christmas actually came, we had to sneak in a few more fun things in preparation. We knew post-Christmas Keaton would be getting out his tonsils, making us homebound....whether we wanted to be or not. So, we packed as much as we could in before Christmas.

I should also mention the pre-break fun we had -- celebrating Colton at the Fall Semester Academic Awards where he was awarded the Music award, most improved and no missing assignments. Super proud of his turnaround this year -- he's off to great places!


We also had a chance to go caroling with friends, spreading cheer in our small town for our 5th straight year! Such a fun tradition that these kids definitely look forward too.




We started our break with a cookie decorating party with friends. Thankfully, the decorating lasted 15 minutes before the calm December weather lured the kids outside. Which, was fine, because us Mom's got to drink wine, nibble cookies dipped in leftover icing and catch up. Super fun afternoon.









On Friday before Christmas we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house to help prep for the Hancock Family Christmas, and you kids lured Grandpa to a game of trickshots and "purdue". Trickshots being on his loft above the office, on his knees. Colton: nothing but net. Grandpa: P. It's a good thing Grandpa would go to the ends of the earth for these kids! HA
That evening, we hit the lanes with Uncle Matt & Aunt Sarah and the kids for our Hall Family outing. Instead of exchanging gifts amongst the kids, we just try to do something fun together. Bowling may have to be a tradition. All the kids loved it and we had a blast.





That evening, the kids were to spend the night with Grandpa & Grandma Stockment so Jason and I could hit up an adults only party. But we pooped out on the party....meaning we didn't need the sitter. However, Keaton and Em begged to stay, and like Grandma was going to say no to that! Colton loved the one on one time and they even talked me into an early morning deer hunt. It was great to be in the woods with two of my guys.









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