This weekend started with the kids going to a Polar Express party on Friday night with some of their friends. They went to their Church were everyone dressed up in their pajamas, had hot chocolate, and watched the Polar Express. The kids had a great time and are truly ready for Christmas to be here.
On Saturday we went and watched Cannon's last football game in the morning. His team ended up losing the game but he scored a touchdown and had an interception. Then the boys and girls split up. Jennie took Brooklyn and Payton over to her mom's house for a day filled with baking. They have a baking day every year, around Christmas, to make cookies and various other treats. It was funny because I told Brooklyn to remind the adults that I like Snicker doodles and low and behold Jennie came home with a bag of them. Those are my new favorite cookies in case any one was wondering or was baking.
Maddux, Nolan and I went out and did some shopping and hanging out. Maddux had his karate party last night and we had to get some stuff ready to take. We also got some Christmas shopping and other things done while without the girls. Then it was off to the karate party.
His dojo has a party every year for all the students and their families. Basically everyone volunteers to bring the food and they provide the place and the entertainment. It is really fun and a good way to get a bunch of people together. We ended up bringing macaroni and cheese and pretzel jello, which Jennie was very excited to make. They also give out awards to all the kids for the length of time they have been practicing as well as some other individual awards for various things. Maddux has now been in karate for a year and a half. He has worked very hard and progressed up through the ranks. This lead to him also being named the most improved for his division, which includes some 6 and 7 year olds. We had no idea he would get this and it is really a testament to the work and concentration that he puts into his karate. I have seen a big difference in him over the last year.
After his party we stopped by our local park to look at all the Christmas lights they have set up. Every year they set up a bunch of trees and decorate the whole area with lights and displays. It was very cold and windy but the kids managed to hang out for a couple minutes and a couple pictures. I had to try out my new camera and figured this would be a good place to do so. The following pictures are from that night.
Here they are at the beginning of the displays. They have a tunnel probably 50 feet long with lights all over you. It is really kind of a cool way to start the tour. I think this was the boys favorite part.
They they took a little trip to the North Pole, or at least the sign, to see the penguins. Here they are standing underneath the sign.
Here is Maddux standing in front of the train.
Nolan in front of the train.
Maddux and Nolan pretending to take a bite out of the huge lighted candy cane.
Well the holidays are rapidly approaching and we hope that you are all well. We are excited to be heading to my grandparents this weekend to introduce them to Payton. My uncle will also be getting there the same day we are so it will be nice to see him as well. I will definitely get some pictures up from that visit.
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