The first snow of the year

 It started snowing Saturday night, we woke up Sunday morning to an inch of snow. The girls begged to get out the snow clothes and go make a snowman. It's a good thing I let them cause by the time we got home from church the snow was melted.

 Silly Natalie

 As you can see they used most of the snow in the yard to make the snowman. But each one was able to create one of their own. The kids are praying for a white Christmas but I don't think it's going to happen. It's a good thing we are going to the cabin after Christmas.

The Pop-In-Kins

 We have truly enjoyed having the elves back in our house. This year Christopher brought his younger sister Christina Marie to add double the fun. So we have 2 elves to find every morning, most of the time they hide together but some mornings they hide in different places. One morning we found that the other toys had the elves trapped in a jar and they were being attacked.

Morgan has really taken a liking to the magic of the elves. She writes them notes, color them pictures, even wrap them gifts she has made. I find her talking to the elves all the time. One afternoon while Morgan was doing homework Christina fell from her hiding spot;  Morgan lost it she was  "CRYING so HARD" (that's an under statement) so bad cause she thought christina had broke her leg or arm. And then since no one can touch her (cause she will lose her magic) how were we going to get her back up in the hiding spot. It was very cute to see her so concerned. It's a good thing we grabbed a dish towel and used that to touch her and put her back in the hiding spot. She was glad to get a note the next morning from Christina saying she was fine.
I love the Magic of Christmas through a child's eyes.

Lane McGary Party

 It was the first year we have had our own party, that means more fun. It also means more baking for us women.

 Cousins waiting to go Christmas caroling. It was the perfect night to go caroling, it was snowing and we got 1/2 inch for white snow.

 All 12 cousins

Sing your little hearts out girls.

 We also started the cousins gift exchange, it was fun for the kids to go shopping for each other and see what each one got. Grandma also had a fun game and the kids each ended up with a fun gift.

 Madie got a day spa with Karyn which she was so excited about. She was able to go a week later and had a blast. She enjoyed 3 hours of being spoiled. Her favorite was the facial and putting sparkly hair extensions in her hair.

 

Brooklyn enjoying Baby Brynlie. She is always wanting to hold her.

Christmas Dresses

 I feel so very blessed to have 4 healthy happy beautiful girls. Merry Christmas

 

They are my life, so grateful for each one and the special spirit they bring to our family.

Brooklyn 2 years old, home with mommy

 Madalyn 9 years old, 3rd grade

 Morgan 7 years old, 2nd grade

Natalie 5 years old, kindergarten

Sisterly love

I went to check on the girls one night before bedtime and found this. These moments make being a mom worth every minute. They don't even sleep in the same bed. They have their own twin beds, but I often find them in the same bed together.

Santa is coming to town

 That's right we got to go see the big man on Tuesday at the church. This is as close as Brooklyn would get to him. I was really surprised cause she is always talking about Santa and saying she wants make-up and a princess from him. She asks everyday "Mom when is Santa coming home".

 Morgan asked for: cooking supplies, a camera, and big kitchen

 Natalie has had a hard time thinking of what to ask for this year. She asked for a camera,(just cause her sisters did) lights to decorate her room.

Madalyn wants: a camera, pet shop, and a easy bake oven.
I hope their letters go to the North Pole on time.

Piano Lessons

 The Christmas Piano Recital was last week and the girls did amazing. The both worked really hard on their songs. They did them perfect.

 Madalyn's 2nd year of piano. She played Away in a Manger.

 Morgan's 1st year of piano. She played Jolly old St. Nicholas

Most of the paino students

Who needs a boy......

 That's right, who says girls can't hunt. Garrett was teaching the girls about guns and the safety of holding a gun

Madalyn and Morgan want to go deer hunting next year. Garrett was teaching them how to shoot one night.

Christmas tree

 The day before Thanksgiving our Christmas tree went up, I was so excited for the Christmas season to begin. Garrett agreed to up it up then cause he worked Thanksgiving day and then you have Black Friday and a busy weekend.

 All the kids took turns putting on the star. Garrett holds them up to the top, I think it will have to be Madalyn's last year. She's growing like a weed and is getting so big to pick her up that high is almost impossible.

Merry Christmas

Craft day with Grandma

 Grandma McGary had the kids come down last week and make candy sleighs. The kids just loved it. They each made one for themselves and one for their school teachers.

 It was fun to see each child's project. Each were so different in their own style. Brooklyn made her own, she was sure she didn't need any help.

Natalie waiting for the glue gun

 Morgan's was piled high with candy.

What a fun project. Thanks grandma!!!

Spelling Bee

  The middle of November the kids had the annual spelling Bee. I was so Proud of both girls. They studied like crazy this year. They received the list of words about 2 weeks before the date. They chose to study instead of watching T.V and playing many of times.

 All their hard worked paid off they both took 2nd place. It was funny when both of them got down to the final two kids left. Both 2nd and 3rd grade ran out of words on the list. Which they were given about 300 words. So they had to move on to the next grades lists. Madalyn's teacher said they only had that happen one time in the 20+ years she had been there.

 Their medals

I was so happy and proud of these two girls, they worked so hard. Starting in third grade you move on to districts so Madalyn will advance to Decembers finals.

 Madalyn did very well at Disticts, she had a few really hard words. She spelled about 15 words. She took 5th place. Her friends Eather Poulson took 1st.

Flowers from Grandma Jenks