It was nice to just be home this year and not go anywhere over Christmas break. It was a lot of days (at times that has its downfalls too) to hangout.
The gingerbread houses served as constant access to candy for the kids.
The Karaoke machine was hit with the whole family
Maxwell liked hanging out with Tyler (likely because he was on a screen a lot of the time).
We all went to a trampoline place. It was super fun!
Whew - no major injuries
We went to see a movie (although can't remember what it was now one year later...) Emmalyn and Maxwell were excited to take their snackeez cups (the lid on top opens up to a container for snacks which was perfect for popcorn).
Playing with Maxwell's new glitter glue pens
Enjoying nice weather outside with chalk
Uno!
We went next door to make smores outside on their new outdoor fire pit
We made our traditional pretzels topped with hugs and M&Ms.
Maxwell got a science experiment kit for Christmas and was super excited to start doing the experiments. He did a great job of reading and following (with guidance) the directions.
Maxwell's friend met Luckshya met us at the park to play.
I bought a piano! A guy in the neighborhood was selling it for 100.00 so we got a uhaul and picked it up. I am sooooo excited! It needs to be tuned but is in decent condition.
This stinker is heavy! It took 3 guys to move it.
Breaking in the new piano.
More science experiments
The kids and I went with Kimberly to the Dallas Arboretum but first stopped at Tida's shop to say hi and then picked up some BBQ for a picnic lunch.
Gianni showing Maxwell the big mixer
It may be winter but it's always a good time for a popsicle!
We got lots of running in on the pretty grass in the sunshine. We didn't end up exploring the Arboretum much beyond the portion by the entrance.
Peter and I went on a date out to eat and then to see the Book of Mormon musical (which neither of us really liked).
Another night we went to a movie and then over to Tida and Jason's. Kimberly watched the kids (they had a great time).
