Before we came to Utah we had a wonderful Christmas break having Ashlyn home. She worked so hard with reading Hooked on Phonics finishing the Kindergarten level at home! She really is a great reader! To reward her I took the girls to Walmart and she picked out a stuff animal. She is really into stuffed animals and she has a great imagination when she plays with them. It reminds me of Toy Story. Brinley and Claire also took their money that they have earned from chores and bought a toy. We have a house full of hard workers. We love Dad's mantra, "Work hard, play hard!"!
This cutie is getting so big! I love her messy hair!
I love Ashlyn's crafts that she makes at school. My mom hung up our artwork around the house for decorations from elementary for years and I want to do that in our home. I remember feeling special seeing my projects up on the walls. It is funny that I can still remember them- painted rocks that were pumpkins and ghosts, the Santa Clause made of out paper and nylons, and more.
Ashlyn has always enjoyed watching TV. I learned early that I had to limit it because it would affect her mood. I learned that Caillou put her in a friendly mood when she was younger ha ha.Well with this Christmas break I spoiled her. She doesn't get to watch TV during the week because of school (which I am glad) and this is something that she looks forward to doing.
We spend a lot of the break in our pjs. Lunchtime at the Frozen table!
Ashlyn got a fairy book from Santa and we played a lot of games from this book.
Fairyland!
I would also take picture throughout the day and send them to Derek while he was working. Well I later learned that it was torture for him because it all he wanted to do was come home to us. I thought it would help him feel connected to us throughout the day. ha ha.
We did a lot of crafts!
Granny made this wonderful pillowcases! Thank you! We love them!
Enjoying our toys!
I look back on my pictures from when we were in Utah and I didn't take that many pictures. We had some fun memories, but I regret not taking more pictures.
We had breakfast with the Van De Graaffs!
That is a couch full of kids!
Derek and I gave the girls Disney World Trip! We are so excited! I did a scavenger hunt where I had the girls open a gift or do an activity to get to the grand prize!
We are so excited to go in February!
Flying with this crew is fun, but it makes for a long day. We were ready to be home, but we had so much fun with family!
Miss y'all!
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