Our Annual North Pole Breakfast

It has been a busy week but we have still made time for some Christmas fun.  Our Annual North Pole Breakfast was this past weekend.  I decorated the table with lots of red and stockings for this special occasion.

As tradition goes, I made Rudolph pancakes for breakfast.

Each year, I love this breakfast even more.  Leyton was just a little excited not just because the sun was shining so bright (sorry for the bright pictures!) but he loved the Santa hats and pancakes.

Each boy received their Christmas pajamas.

This year I went with plaid, I think the boys are going to look so cute on Christmas Eve night!  I can not believe Christmas is just a few days a way!  We are busy baking, looking at lights and trying to enjoy this busy but special season together.

Basketball Season has begun!

Basketball season has begun.  Back in the fall Holden tried out for competitive basketball league and made the team.  We were all a little surprised and excited.  We were surprised that Holden made the team seeing that basketball is not one of Holden's best sports and the fact that he did not even practice before his tryout!  When it came time for Holden's first practice we were all a little shocked at how tall all the kids are!  There are two or three that are already taller than me!  But Holden went into the first practice nervous and came out with a ton of confidence.  His coach played college basketball and is the nicest guy.  He is out there playing with the boys and showing them what to do as opposed to yelling when they are not doing something correct.  Honestly, I think he has learned more in the past month than he has in all the years of playing basketball for fun.   Holden had three games the first weekend and then this past weekend, he had three more.  These boys played super hard are have won every game thus far.  It has been an exciting two weekends filled with basketball.

I am sure I will have more updates and pictures in the upcoming weeks but right now we are so proud of Holden accomplishments and hard work.

I never thought I would say it but I kind of like watching basketball....or at least for now.

Christmas Concert

The boys had their Christmas Concert this past Thursday.

This years theme was "The 12 Days of Christmas"  Holden's group was 4 calling birds...hence the cell phone for "calling birds".

Rylan's group sang silent night in German as well as some other classic Christmas songs.  I did not get the best pictures despite getting to the school super early for seats.  Better luck next year.

These two are growing up so fast and looking a little bit older each day.

 

I know we are all looking forward to Christmas break and a little fun.

Everyday Joys {Week 50}

Here is a little recap of our busy but fun week.....

Mom to Mom Christmas brunch at church.  This our table for my group.  {December 10}

A spectacular sunrise on this Friday morning.  {December 11}

A foggy night downtown.  {December 12}

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree.  'Tis the season for festive waffles!  {December 13}

My Mom's Group got together tonight to decorate sugar cookies. Not sure how many we actually decorated but it was so much fun sharing this time together. {December 14}

 

Our Elf is just hanging around.  {December 15}

Cookies galore at tonights cookies exchange!  We all were asked to bring 7, yes 7 dozen cookies, then we walked around and took 3 of each cookie to bring home.  Lots of fun and soooo many great cookies shared.  By the way, check out this gingerbread house, can we say amazing!  {December 16}

 

Everyday Joys {Week 49}

It has been busy around here!  Between school and activities, I have hardly had time to do much else. Here is a recap of our week...

We received this letter in the mail from school...Rylan is student of the month!  {December 3}

Our neighbors gave us last minute tickets to the Wisconsin Badger Volleyball game.  Holden had baseball training so Rylan and I decided to go.  The Badgers WON and are now headed to the Sweet 16 in Austin, Texas.   {December 4}

 

Breakfast with Santa! {December 5}

 

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...{December 6}

I love this magical time of the year!  {December 7}

Leyton is always trying to steal ornaments off his brothers trees.  {December 8}

Gingerbread House Party with my favorite 1st grader! {December 9}