December 2015 Happenings

Carter's mummy project for 6th grade Social Studies

 The kids were excited about the Advent calendar again this year and one of their favorites is always Grinch Punch.  We snuggled up on the couch to watch the movie and drink the sugar, yummy drink.

Christmas at Gigi's Playhouse

 Carter has recently become interested in wrestling and just this once, let him sign up for both basketball and wrestling.  This was his first-ever tournament. We were so proud of him for trying something new.

More advent calendar activities -- Gingerbread house making.

Carter and Daddy's Christmas present.

 Christmas morning in our new clothes.

After nearly 4 years, Michaela, Jennifer and I were able to get together over break.  The kids got along well, although they are all growing too fast!  We went swimming and then back to our house for pizza and games.  We've got a reminder on the google calendar in a few months, so hopefully 5 years doesn't go by without seeing each other again!

Christmas at the Dodd house shenanigans:)  Minute-It-To-Win-It Christmas games; Matthew vs. Cameron at Candycane Pick up, Lanie vs Colyn at Ornament Roll, Carter vs Kaleigh at Catch the Kisses, Kedra vs. Grandma at Snowball pick up, Kaelan vs Grandpa at Cookie Shuffle, and Shannon vs Steve at Wreath" Toss.  We also did a rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas that we saw at the Talent Factory a couple weeks before, with actions.  The food was wonderful and we were thankful to get to be together.

Let's see. . . highlights of gifts; Kaleigh got a SeaHawks jersey that she went crazy over, Carter got a Fat Head for his room, Cameron and Kaelan got video games, Colyn got headphones for when he plays video games, Lanie got clothes and Doc McStuffins figurines, Shannon got mixed nuts, Steve got an ISU sweatshirt, Matthew got a box full of school supplies, I got good Shampoo and Conditioner, Grandpa got a Theisen's gift card, and Grandma got slippers.

Christmas morning, December 25, 2015