Galleria fun 2014

RISK

One of the boys favorite games. The three of us began this game 2 nights ago. That's like monopoly. It never ends!

Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt

The boys and I went out this weekend for annual tradition to look at Christmas light displays. I turned it into a game and printed a scavenger hunt for them. They got a little competitive and took the game a bit too seriously. I'm not completely sure they ended up enjoying the lights because they were too busy looking for what was on the hunt! Ha!

Ugly Ornament Christmas party

My brother and his lovely wife hosted an ugly ornament Christmas party. It was so nice to spend the evening with family and friends. The boys and I bought ornaments and modified them to be "ugly". We made zombie in a box, ginger dead man and death to Christmas. The exchange was so fun. Already looking forward to next year's party!

Christmas cookies

What's a Christmas season without cut-out cookies? Nobody said they had to be pretty, right? The boys and I had a great time with our creations. It was messy and the kitchen was a disaster but it was a blast!

Rollerskating fun with friends

Carson's 11th Birthday

My big boy turned 11 years old yesterday. I don't know where the time has gone. I love the man that you are becoming. You are thoughtful, sensitive, and such a beautiful person. I am so proud and thankful to be your mom. Happy Birthday Carson. You make everyday an adventure.

We hosted a Pokemon tournament for the birthday celebration. All of his Pokemon buddies cancelled school and showed up ready to battle. I love that we can make a birthday a 'National Holiday'. It was such a fantastic day. 

5th day of Advent

Weekday sleepover

Weekday sleepover with friends. The calm is setting in after high energy Xbox. Reason #4365 to homeschool.

Chicken - Sitting

We've been helping a friend who is out of town by taking care of her hens. Fresh eggs!

Who's schooling who?

I think my son is turning into Alex P. Keaton. He's been schooling me. 

Dog walk

Dog walk led us to breakfast tacos. Yum!

Fall Leaves

Leaf pile fun at the park

Our First Opera

The boys and I enjoyed our first opera, "The Elixir of Love". I was impressed with the performance and enjoyed it very much. The opera was in English but they had a large flat screen at the top of the stage area with subtitles. After the performance, they showed us the set and how the backstage/lighting works. That was very cool!

Then we enjoyed lunch with friends and headed to the Perot Museum. Exhausting day but so much fun!