Presents from Grandma Sorensen (December 21, 2016)

My parents came for a few days just before Christmas.  We did presents over at Shauna's house on the 21st.  The kids were so excited to get to open presents early.  And Grandma did an awesome job of getting each kid something fun.

Gingerbread Houses (December 12, 2016)

The kids had so much fun making gingerbread houses out of graham crackers and frosting.  It made a complete mess of the kitchen, but it was worth it.

 

Kate's Haircut (December 12, 2016)

One weekend evening, Scott and I went out to dinner and left Savannah home to babysit.  During dinner we got the following pictures sent to us.

I wanted to cry.  I love Kate's long hair.  But, since you can't glue hair back on, our only option was to cut it all.  And it turned out absolutely darling.  It's so much easier to brush short, and it fits her sassy personality.  But, we've had lots and lots of talks since then about how you do NOT cut your own hair.

Eagle Country Christmas (December 10, 2016)

Eagle Country Christmas is always the same day as Breakfast with Santa, so it makes for a busy day.  This year Nate was singing in his school choir, so we went early to listen to him sing.  Scott was at work, and it was too cold for Gabe, so Josh stayed home with Gabe while he napped.

After Nate's choir finished singing, we explored around Heritage Park.

The kids got to pet a real reindeer.

They visited Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Then we hit the kid's tent.  Making reindeer food (oats with glitter).

Face painting.

Coloring.

Playing with LEGOS

Even the older girls found something to entertain themselves with.

Finally at the very end, Scott showed up.  He had a big project that he needed to finish up, so he spent that whole morning (on a Saturday) at his office.  The girls left from there to go get hair cuts and Scott stayed and finished up with the boys (who were happy to have more time at the LEGO table).