For Christmas Kelsey gave Avery this cute skirt. At the time she cried when we tried to put it on her, but suddenly now she loves it. We all laughed for the longest time while she twirled and posed for the camera. What a girlie girl.

Who's more fun than Aunt Kelsey? Last Thursday she stopped by and decided to make cupcakes. Several hours and three grocery store runs later she finished her project. We had some trouble finding red and purple sprinkles (too close to Valentines Day maybe?).

Hickory Dickory Dock
the mouse ran up the clock
the clock struck one
the mouse ran down
hickory dickory dock.

This year "Nursery Rhyme" day for kindergarten and preschool fell in the same week. So we made a clock for both the boys to use. It was a fun project.

Baden turned six last week! He took his friends to the Bean Museum to see the reptile show. He was so excited to find a turtle of his own waiting for him at home, a gift from his Aunt Kelsey. Maybe this pet will last longer than our last!

Last night we went with Grandma Blick and Uncle Jason to ride the Heber Creeper, which at Christmas time turns into the Polar Express! The kids all wore their jammies and we sat sipping hot cocoa and eating cookies while waiting to see Santa. Just before he arrived, we read the story "The Polar Express" and the kids drew pictures with their fingers on the steamy windows. Santa finally came and handed out sleigh bells to all of the children. The elves told jokes and we all sang Christmas carols. The look on Gavin's face when he first spied Santa was magic. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for this memorable experience! We love you!