Preschool Christmas pagent

Leah had her Preschool Christmas program last night that was .....cancelled due to snow. Of course it was rescheduled for the noon hour today. Ed was able to go and watch and THANK YOU, took pictures! My new camera also can record a minute video! Almost as good as being there...... My baby is getting so big! ....Leah is saying "A is for Angels bending near the earth"

I am baffled

More people access my blog through google by this picture, than any other!
It's just a picture I thought my snake adoring son would love. He really wasn't even that impressed...but just chuckled a little that I thought of him to grab a picture. I am not sure why about once a week, people check out my blog on referral of this picture?!? If you stayed to follow this little blog about the love of a momma for her snake loving boy and his sister, THANKS! Of course you know by now....that is the closest picture you'll ever see of another snake!

Traditions

Traditions start one year at a time. For years - I have wanted to have a tradition of taking a / my little girl to a Nutcracker Ballet. The yearning started with my almost 15 year old niece. However, it just never happened, and then Luke was born. Luke just isn't the type of boy that could appreciate the culture of dance and ballet. Finally, I had my daughter. Now she is 5 and into all things girly and dance. Her gymnastics class is with a dance studio that put on a community performance. Leah has been excited for weeks. We invited aunt C and cousin J, and then we had a wonderful surprise visit from long time Des Moines friends, so C and T came as well. All day long, Leah was so sure it was time to leave and she sat spellbound until she quickly realized this performance differed from Barbie's movie version, and even the Mikhail Baryshnikov's version that she loves. Her disappointment did not last long! This was live and we knew some of the dancers and I had such JOY watching my girl's eyes sparkle with fascination at what the dancers could do, the costumes, the music and the THRILL! Hopefully, a new tradition has started!

The wii is broke.....

No power.
How will we survive? INSERT SEVERE DRAMA.
Call wii support.
Write a letter to Santa (even though we think we no longer believe). The front side is a desperate plea for another wii. The back is for any game system. You'll note all bases have been covered as the small print says (aka Mom or Dad)

Never fear Tech support called back and the wii has it's own surge protecter that trigger when the TV had a problem last night. WHEW!!!!

I'll keep a look out

Meow, You say someone has been climbing the tree?
I wouldn't know anything about that!

....I hope Santa hasn't been watching, meow.

Trip to the city

Big day today....after school, we all went to Kohls! I thought I should get to the little city nearby since a reader of my blog thought my ALDI's love was a tad pathetic. I believe her words were..... "that girl needs to get out more". So all of us, yes Ed agreed to go and of course nothing was stopping Leah from "buying something" (desperate whine) and Luke needing to bring a friend. After eating out and buying 2 pairs of kids shoes, ear muffs and a XMAS present, we were done with the excitement of the city.... it had a lot to do with shopping with 3 children!

With sales, Kohls earned money and a 15% off coupon on the whole purchase....I saved $86..... now that is better than ALDI's!!!!!!!

Then I got to "talk to baby E" on the webcam. Actually it's more wistfully gazing at such a beautiful child as she finishes her bottle and falls asleep on Daddy's shoulders. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!! Makes me want another....but then they grow up and you have to take them shopping!!!

Luke's having a sleepover with his little friend..... Do I give to precious sleep or do I keep an eye open to keep the party to a dull roar? Actually, they'll deny it....but they are getting pretty quiet!

Note to self:

Do not forget gloves when Iowa recess is held outside unless -80. Seminary City really spoiled us for Iowa winter! Actually.... I'd be surprised if I ever forget my gloves on a school day again!