Wisconsin

 The week before Christmas we met Capers and went on the Wisconsin. When we scheduled it I had forgotten about the pasta dinners and Colin had missed the first one when he was in Cary for his swim meet, so he chose to go there.  At least he was a little conflicted about which one to do! ha!  

The weather was perfect and we had a great time. And Capers I think this should be an annual tradition! 

Christmas round 2

The kids were in school most of the week leading up to Christmas. So, we didn't get to our family Christmas until later.  Christmas was on a Sunday, and we came home late Monday night. Brent went to work Tuesday so Joel was waiting all day for our Christmas to happen.  

Norah spent a month working on a board game to give to Brent. They play it every morning.

Joel made this bird ornament in art class. 

Santa gave Norah backyard chicken books to try to convince her mother to get chickens.  Norah is thrilled that Santa is on her side. She got one stuffed chicken from Jeff and another from us.  If the price of eggs keeps going up she might get her wish.

This Dutch oven blanket has gotten lots of use.....

Joel made this ceramic box for me in Art class.  His teacher kept them busy  making gifts this year. 

The aftermath