Thomas earned his green belt

Thomas is loving Taekwondo with his best friend Joey.  They go to school, Taekwondo, and swimming together.  They are so cute together!  They have learned so much already.  It will be fun to see them after two years of Taekwondo.

Drama Mask

Makayla had to make a mask for her drama final. The girls spent the weekend with Amber and Bo. Amber helped Makayla make the  mask.  Then helped her find supplies to decorate it. 

Sisters bonding:)...I love these two ladies!

She had to use Vaseline to help get the mask off her face.  Come to find out, Makayla is allergic to Vaseline.  Her face got so puffy and irritable.  Ryan took her to the Dr. to see what we could do to help her.  Makayla's skin is so sensitive.   

Bowling Fun

We went down to Osan for a fun night.  This bowling alley is the best!  They were smart to have a play area in there.  When the little kids get board of rolling the ball they can go slide.  And they had shorter lanes for kiddos.  Then they had other fun things like basketball, air hockey, pool, and foose ball.  

Then we ended our fun night with Chilis.  We worked up quite the appetite.  

Garden of the Morning Calm Lights

We decided to take a Saturday drive to the Garden of the Morning Calm.  We loved the light displays.  It was fun for the kids to see snow and lights:). We rushed through it because it was just too cold for little fingers and toes.  I should have dressed them warmer.  

Ryan's New Job

Ryan is enjoying his new desk job.  I'm LOVING it!  He gets to eat breakfast with us.  He comes home for lunch.  He is able to go to the kids different activities.  It is a nice change for our family:)

The kids love going to his office...I think it's because of the big TV with cable:)

Christmas

Christmas was so fun and relaxing.  Christmas Eve we made gingerbread houses. (super bummed I didn't get any pictures of them). Then we did the nativity.  We decided to use our puppets instead of dressing up.

I made the kids baggy pj's.  

Bo and Amber made Christmas so much fun.  Amber was a trooper.  She had been really sick all week.  We sure LOVE living near them!!

Ben was so happy to get candy.  While the other kids played with their gifts Ben downed a king size candy bar:)

Amber helped Thomas build his leggo helicopter.  He was then in his own world.

The builders:)

Funny story about Thomas' Santa gift.  When he came out he walked right past the table.  He thought Ben and him were sharing Ben's Santa gift.  Ryan showed him the table and he was super excited!!

Christmas continued at Amber and Bo's

I'm not sure why Shelby has that expression.  The girls were thrilled to get their own racquets.  They love playing tennis with Amber.

They gave me a fun gift.  My own shopping cart for the fabric market:) 

  It was so nice to be together as a family just hanging out!!

Pre-Christmas 2014

I LOVE the Christmas season!!  I love how everyone focuses a little more on our Savior Jesus Christ.  They are filled with a desire to serve and give to others.  The music and lights just add to the spirit.  We were able to attend several concerts thanks to our kiddos.  Sydney and Thomas sang at the DHL with their classes.  Sydney was super excited to have a speaking part.

Shelby and Karley played in the band concert.  

We continued doing one of our family's favorite Christmas traditions.  Delivering treats to friends and neighbors.  I love my little elves!!