More Holiday Fun ~

There was some beautiful music with Christmas caroling and story telling at the library yesterday...and Jordyn and her friend Serenity got their groove on!  Any excuse to get up and perform...what a couple of hams!  :)

I tried a new way to display my cards this year...i think it looks kind of fun...and yes, the temperature was 19 degrees out!

Remember my dear friend Patrick that passed away in January?  He always sent out the best Christmas cards, so clever and funny!  Well, it appears those traits were passed on to his daughter, as i received this Christmas card from "Patrick" this year.  That's him hiding in the trees, and it says, "I'm watching you!"  I just LOVE it...thank you Jenny!

And it looks like we finally got that snow the weatherman has been promising us....7 inches outside...which meant a 12 mile drive of unpaved mountain roads this morning to Jordyns school with up to 12 inches along the manhattan road.  I decided to help out at the school a bit, and then go out to breakfast before heading home, which allowed the snow plow trucks enough time to cover my turf!  whew!  Thanks guys...you rock!  Enjoy the snow Coloradoans....we needed it!

Space World Adventure Station ~

 I am deeply saddened by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School today.  I read about it on my computer while my own daughter was away at her elementary school, and it was all i could do not to drive there immediately to hold her tight.
 When i went to pick her up today, all of the teachers and staff at her school were clearly troubled, and more than a few tears were shed.  I couldnt wait to get Jordyn home!
  When home, i received a few fun things in the mail... first, our Christmas cards arrived and they are beautiful, i also received my "new" diploma from college, that recently became a University, and i received a girl scout award for being a volunteer...alas, i could not find solace in any of these things.  As i watched Jordyn play, i realized how many parents were robbed of these moments today and forever, and that made watching her all the more special!  We enjoyed a movie together, Christmas Vacation, and then Jordyn decided to design a new rocket ship out of a package that arrived in the mail today.  Jordyn and Daddy visited Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Mars, Titan and io.  The it was my turn!  She made me a ticket for space travel, but this time we decided to take Trash and some night vision goggles.  It was the best trip ever!  (though Trash seems to disagree)  I love you kiddo~

Holiday Concert ~

The school concert was on Tuesday night, and all the kids were dolled up and ready to go!

 Jordyn had been practicing her songs for weeks, and tonight was the night!  Deck the halls was sang in full force, and she was one of only about three kids who actually knew and sang the last line of that song...Justin and i were soooo proud :)  She was also excited to be in charge of the snowflake for this number...

 And then there was the moment of Santas arrival...look at the joy in those faces!

Yep...the magic of Santa was in the air...surrounded by music, dancing and laughter!  Happy Holidays Everyone!

A Treasured Hand-Me-Down ~

 Thanks Denise and Teresa...this sweet package got me a little choked up yesterday when i pulled it out of the box!  Jordyn will proudly wear the "cousins" sweatshirt originally gifted by dad :)  Wish he was here to see her wearing it!  Love you guys!

p.s. to put a smile on your face, Jordyn is butt naked from the waist down in this shot...so glad her rear end isnt reflecting in the glass :)

Girl Scout Sleepover ~

 We had a sleepover this weekend at the fire station with the girl scouts!  They had an absolute blast, and i have to admit, i was rather entertained myself :) 

 We enjoyed pizza and snacks...played games...

and had an art show with the Brownies to earn their painting patch, while the daisies earned another petal patch.

 We also had a gift exchange, that the girls were really excited about, and after the presents were opened, all the girls shared their gifts with each other and then played some more!

 As the evening was winding down, we watched the new Tinker Bell movie and ate popcorn...

 but then it was time to dance....

 and dance some more!

 The last few kids fell asleep around 11:30pm...and the room fell silent to gentle snores...ahhhh sweet music!

 All in all a pretty successful first outing with the troop!  Im looking forward to our next adventure!

Meanwhile, its my month in the Birthday Block Swap on about.com...and these are the first two blocks i received from Diane.....Thanks Diane!!!  Cant wait to see what else comes in the mail :)  Oh, and if you are wondering, i picked the waterwheel block in blue batiks on Marcia Hohns quilters cache site.

Christmas Card Photo Shoot ~

 We finally got some snow today...which meant Jordyn and i could take her Christmas card photos!  It was a chilly 12 degrees outside, but she was a good sport about it.

 

These were just some of the shots, but not the one i chose for the card...ill wait till they're mailed out before i post the "official" shot.  :)  In the meantime...Hooray for snow!

Holiday Crafts ~

 Holiday crafts are keeping me busy right now!  I just added these four table toppers to my Etsy shop, so i hope you'll stop by and check them out :)  Ill be adding some different items as well, so stay tuned!

 This little table runner isnt quite finished, but i thought i would share it anyways!  Cheers!   :)