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Laura’s Grade hosted the class Winter Party. She and 2 friends made the snacks, including shopping for ingredients. 

Laura is sewing a pillowcase for Colin’s Christmas gift.  She is also learning valuable life skills!

This is how Colin shares a double bed.

We came to Houston for the weekend, which provided a good excuse to fulfill an annual tradition and go to the Nutcracker.  Colin came for the first time this year.

Lunch before the show:

Waiting for the performance:

This production was brand new, and gorgeous.  Lots of cute details, such as little bees dancing around the flowers in the Waltz of the Flowers.  The kids enjoyed pretending to be bees:

Colin really wanted to enter a contest in one of his favorite magazines, ChickaDEE. 

He built a robot from recycled materials and sent them this picture 

Both kids were very excited to put ornaments on the tree this year. It was such a fun time!  

Naturally, one needs ice cream after performing.

Laura’s first formal piano recital!  She did a great job.

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Colin asked to carry the box to the cashier. 

Faces still painted from the Holiday Party at Sarah’s work and spending the evening catching up on the Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar. It’s great to have Mommy home after a few days away.