Christmas!

Snow Fun ~

While i was working all weekend, Jordyn and Daddy worked on our sled run...

Looks like Jordyn gives it two thumbs up!  :)

The Polar Express ~

Jordyn builds a train to travel to the north pole with Santa and Squirrely...the in-flight movie, The Polar Express.  "Well...are ya comin....to the North Pole of course...this is the POLAR EXPRESS!!!"

A Christmas Card to All of You~

 Our Christmas card this year....

Thought id send out a virtual card to all my blogging friends....Merry Christmas!

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!