2020, Here we go!

 Kate slept in curlers for church one night, and goodness gracious her hair was stunning all long and curly!

 We spent most of January sick. Emily had a bad virus that was like RSV, but luckily avoided the hospital. Jane then got sick too, and all the sisters had a small run in with it.
 But one office visit--I stopped Emily from touching the electrical outlet, and she gave me the best stink face ever!

 I made a fool of myself at a YW activity. I told the girls-- it had been a long time since I'd left the tower.

 Jon officially turned 36! I can't believe we are getting this old!! Almost to 40! AH! We celebrated him as best we could with sick kids!

 Jane's artwork and handwriting are getting so good! She's learning fast!

 Emily trying to get Chance to give Woody a ride. I couldn't help but picture the scene from Toy Story where old Buster just lays down when Woody tries to get a ride somewhere.

Emily loves reading books at nap time--or does she love stalling as long as she can?

Christmas Wrap Up

 Day after Christmas wrapping paper makes me feel like I have my life together. See, I'm ready to wrap next year!

 Our last day with Grandma and Grandpa we took them to play put-put. The girls--except Emily, had a great time! Emily was way too bored.

 Before and after pictures of the kid's game closet. It will only last for a few days I'm sure.

Emily is quite the wild animal these days. Licking her day while climbing on him is just one example. She also came to visit me while I was taking a bath, and found herself mesmerized with the bubbles.

 The big girls worked alongside dad to help build the porch swings for our fire pit. They were doing the holding and screwing alone! Their handy man skills are getting good!

 We finally got the South Carolina Walter Cousins together to do their gift swap. So glad these kiddos love each other!

Emily went full piggy on me at dinner....like Ralphie's little brother.

Christmas 2019

 Christmas Eve PJ's! Emily has Frozen 2, Kate Harry Potter, Jane Toy Story, and Abby light up Stitch. And the Grandma/Grandpa pile while reading Christmas books before bed.

 CHRISTMAS MONING!!

 The girls loved their gifts. Abby got her American Girl Doll. And the girls were excited about everything

 We then had a great lazy Christmas day where we ate yummy breakfast, and played with toys all day. So thankful for the precious time with Family.

Almost Christmas

 Cookie Decorating with Heather's family.

 Even in his old age Chance still sleeps with a tennis ball. And for my Christmas present, Jon is building me a fire pit with a pergola/porch swing surround. Sometime I'll have after pictures of the finished project!

 Grandma and Grandpa Jensen came down for Christmas! Grandma is under there somewhere.

More December Doings

 Letting the kids have free reign decorating the tree is always hard for me...but when it is over it works. I'm sure I'll miss it someday.

 Decorating the girl's little trees, always so fun!

 Fun new church dresses for the 2 younger girls. Then everyone wanted a picture by the tree

 I introduced the girls to my favorite childhood Christmas movie Prancer. The girls cried. But in the end they loved it.

 These two with their matching shirts and coordinating skirts. Cracking me up.

These girls are loving this old hippie costume that was my mom's when she was young. It was cracking me up as Emily danced to Jane's guitar music.