I thought I posted these pictures

Nicholas had his preschool Christmas program a week ago. He was so cute in his button up shirt and tie. We were very happy that he was actually singing too. After his program we went out for ice cream at Baskin Robbins.

Nicholas and Miss Tricia after the show.

During his class song

Nicholas and Trinity before the show.

Nicholas in is cute... oops I mean handsome outfit.

Cookie Day

Every year we (my mom, dad, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews) get together before Christmas to make cookies. We have pizza, decorate cookies and the kids all enjoy playing with each other.

Well, I spent last night making cutout sugar cookies, 93 of them. The dough just keeps going and going. This morning I did some rearranging of tables. I moved the dining room table into the kitchenette area so the kids would not be on the carpet with the colored frosting. Then I moved the kitchenette table into the kitchen area for extra counter space. The table was a little cramped but it worked.

My kids are the youngest of the group so sometimes I have to remind the older kids that my kids are not toys. Other than that they all had fun playing and rough housing.

Christmas is coming

I am not sure if we have any pictures of me and both of the kids. So, today I set up the camera with the timer and got this one. Not too bad for only having a few seconds to run to the couch and get seated.

We have been getting ready for Christmas here the last few days. The kids decorated a gingerbread house and then ate the candy off on it in about 2 days.

Today Dominick crammed a tree into the back of my hatchback and brought it home. Do you know the first thing that I thought of when he told me about the tree? Not how much did you pay, or where it was purchased or anything like that... No, it was Awesome! Who is going to vacuum all the PINE NEEDLES out of my car?

Dominick has not been the only NAUGHTY one though =) Trinity had a huge fit today when I did her hair for school. After I was done she decided she hated it. I reminded her that Santa keeps a list of all the kids who are naughty and nice. She got over her fit pretty quick.

Nicholas is always very NICE. He helps out around the house. We have been working in preschool workbooks while Trinity is in school. He can write his name all by himself now!

Jake Owen concert

Dominick came home from work last week and told me that he bought tickets to see Jake Owen (I had no idea who that was at the time) He told me about the show and that all the proceeds went towards Oregon Foster kids. I was not going to say I didn't want to spend the evening with my husband so I went along. The Governor Hotel is beautiful (they are celebrating their 100 year) and the food was delicious. Jake Owen sings country music which I don't listen to but Dominick does. I like alternative rock mostly. However, I do have to say that I really enjoyed the show!