Christmas Eve

Christmas came too quickly this year; it does every year now. For breakfast, Cailey joined us this year. We went to Black Bear again, which was good, however they did shorten their menu, so there wasn't as many things. We left all stuffed to open Pjs and gifts. 

Our Pj's this year were bands (Cailey was Studio Ghibli-her favorite movie studio). Everyone liked what they got for their gift exchange too. 

Jacks got me Legos and we build one. Then we played Rock Band. We all played random things after and made pizza for dinner. 

Emery went through her Squishmellows and has a lot more than she even thought. 

After dinner Brad and I took the presents down, then most of us played games for a bit. 

Annual family picture. 

After a bit Brad and I set up gifts and went to sleep until they wake us up at 6 am tomorrow. 

Pottery

 

Emery took pottery this past semester. It was not her favorite class and I think were all happy with her being done with it finally. The things she made turned out cute. I'm pretty sure I smashed all of mine the day the class ended. 

Gingerbread Houses

The other day the older boys were gone and Emery and Jacks wanted to decorate gingerbread houses. We got 2 of them and watched Elf while they did them. I don't enjoy doing them, but they had fun. 

It is tough to pick one that's better. Until next year. 

IB Graduation

It takes a bit for the people to grade all the papers and test from the kids who do the IB program then around this time each year they do a certificate ceremony. Not all the kids are able to come to this, but most were there. Cam took 4 test and got 3 fours and a five. Passing is a two. This and being at Renaissance got him 18 credits in college. 

With Cailey home from college they have been hanging out every day. They  have done a few art projects too. I think they look pretty good.

His is the bottom one.

Emery's Post

Since getting her license, Emery hangs out with friends all the time. Thankfully she does take pictures and she even smiles in these ones. 

She went to the Boise Tree Lighting with Jenna and ended up seeing another friend Maddy there as well. 

For YW they did a Grinch night. We went to one of the leaders mom's house and it was decked out with Grinch all over. She had a project for the girls to do and it turned out so cute. We played BINGO and got prized, had a door prize and a hole punch prize. She said she gets all she can at the end of each Christmas season and saves us. I know all the girls had fun. I am now with Emery in the 16 year old class. 

Her and Jenna went today to Build a Bear to make bears for Christmas. Have to love these .5 photos.

Emery wanted to make gifts for all her friends, perfect trifecta for her friends. Little candy, fuzzy socks and a little Squishmallow. She also crocheted flowers as well. 

Tree Time

I love December and the decoration that comes with it. I love that we still all get together to put up the tree and listen to Christmas music. I don't know what I will do when Cam's gone and I won't have him to get up on the shelf, but for now, he is out heights man. 

She really was happy to put the tree up, just not for pictures. 

We thought the kids would be over the 'elf' but they asked the first few days of December where it was at. So we brought the elf back. Not as big as we did when they were little, but a few things. You can kind of see the candy poking out of their socks. 

The best look there is!

Another day they all got a small Lego car and we built it while we watched a movie. Just the time together is what I look forward to.