Lighting the Advent Wreath

Clint, the kids and I were honored to receive a phone call a few weeks ago from Rev. Trudy at our Church. She had asked if Clint, the kids and I would like to light the candles on the Advent wreath at Church during the Advent Celebration (Over the past 4 weeks). Luckily we were all able to be together this weekend - even more special is that today was the Cantata service. (Celebration with music)The entire Church Choir and Orchestra played the story of the "Creation" and "Jesus' Birth" - it was such an amazing service. Even Alexis sat still and payed attention.

Alexis' School Program

This evening was Alexis' 2nd Grade School Program.
They did Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" - It was adorable
Alexis was a narrator and had some lines all on her own - we were all extremely proud of her.
Here are some pictures of her this evening.
(She is in the Dr. Seuss hat with the white shirt and plaid skirt)

Click on the grid to get a close up view!

The picture of her with the two ladies are her teachers Mrs. Morrison & Mrs. Nelson
The picture of her with the Grinch is with her Cousin Alyssa and her Best Friend Piper
The rest are of her in action on stage!

Visits with Santa

The kids were able to sit on Santa's lap last night at the Children's
Christmas Party for my work. They ice skated and then
ended the evening like this....(pics above)

Advent Festival

This evening was the Advent Festival at our Church. Clint, the Kids and I made an Advent wreath, the kids played games and sang Christmas carols. But the best of all was the kids
had a Christmas Pageant - it was WONDERFUL


Joe and Hailey were the "Stars" of the show. The story was told from the Bethlehem Stars point of View.
Alexis was one of the three kings. My Friends Daughter (and my "almost" daughter), Lizzy, was an Angel. There were so many children dressed up and it was truly
a Joy to watch and see the Children reenact the reason for the season.

(Click on the collage above to see a bigger view)

Our Christmas Family Photos

Today we went for our "Photo Shoot" in the Park

Our Photographer was Omi!

She did a great job on our Family Christmas Pictures -

You will get a copy of one in your Christmas Cards but I had to share some on the blog too!

(I had to post the "Muscles" picture - it cracks me up!)

Work Christmas Party

This evening was my work Christmas party. Usually for Christmas parties the dress code is semi formal - this year it was called Rubies and Denim....Meaning you could wear whatever you wanted. Because I only get to really dress up once a year I was still up for a dressy evening. Besides, it isn't often that I can dress up and go on a date with my Honey!

This is a picture of us before the party - Thankfully, Omi and Opasan watched the kids for us so we could go and have a good time.

A Time For Giving

This evening Alexis' Girl Scout Troop (#410) created "Christmas Socks"
for the Homeless staying in the Comea Shelter in Cheyenne.

Each Girl Created 2 Pair of Christmas Socks
The Socks Contained:
1 Large Bar of Soap
Deodorant
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream
Razors
Small Bars of Soap
Mouthwash
Tissues
Once they were filled we put 2 sets of 6 Pair into Giant Stockings
(All of the items used were donated by the girls)

This was a great way for the girls to be able to Give
and not just Receive during the Holiday Season.

Click on the Collage below to get a closer look.
Alexis is in the Teal shirt with the Brownie Vest on!