December Daily 2012: 17-19

Monday, December 17th:  Tyson "cleaned" his room and did his morning chores quickly so he could have time to play before school.  I started to make some packing lists for our upcoming Christmas trip.  We said goodbye to the sisters as they left town in the morning.  Bye! :( Jack and I did a grocery store run.  For FHE we wrote letters to Santa-- Tyson was very specific in the things he wanted :)  So fun when they can write the lists themselves.

(I left the journaler empty so I can write on the photo before putting it into the album)

Tuesday, December 18th:  This morning brought lots of sorting and tidying--mostly of the craft room which tends to be taken over by Christmas miscellanea.    I had a nice chat with Dusty's Mom as we talked about the family party and what goodies we would be bringing.  I taught piano lessons (Tyson's favorite part of the day, he loves the twin boys) and we had breakfast for dinner as per Tyson's request. The evening brought buckets of snow and turned into one of those magical nights when the sky is warm-colored and bright and makes you feel like you are living in a snow globe.

(I love how the Christmas tree is reflecting in the window)

 

Wednesday, December 19th:  Today was cold.  The snow had settled and we had to venture out into it.  Tyson got a piano lesson today and was able to move into his new set of books.  During Jack's nap I did a lot of Photoshop research/experimenting/practicing.  So much fun!  Dinner was cornbread and Taco Soup.  Dusty thought we should all bundle up and take a little drive around looking at Christmas lights--which we did, while we listened to John Denver Christmas and a Windham Hill Christmas Album. 

Thursday, December 20th:  Lots of packing and loading happening today.  We are so excited to get to spend the holidays with our families! Elf on the Shelf is still a big hit.  Ours doesn't happen to be a particularly mischievous one (I think we got lucky) but he does find clever places to watch us.   I did some errands/shopping for my Mom and for us before the big day hits.  Tyson is getting super excited!  Left overs for dinner since we are clearing out the fridge.  Dusty and I talked and relaxed together watching a documentary.

December Daily 2012: 14-16

Friday, December 14th:  After getting Tyson to school, Jack watched Oswald.  We had left-overs for lunchtime.  I helped Tyson wrap his presents for others.  The sisters came and studied for finals.  I tried my hardest not to bother them.  :)  Dusty and I took the boys on a little walk to see the neighborhood Christmas lights.  It snowed!

Saturday, December 15th:  After getting up and cleaning a bit, we met the sisters for some breakfast.  We all enjoyed some Hobbit food.  Dusty's work had booked the theatre for a special showing of Arthur Christmas.  It was so cute! We all enjoyed a relaxing afternoon.  I baked Pumpkin Bread and for dinner we ordered Tyson's "Book-it" pizza.  Later the sisters came over and we watched a movie.

Sunday, December 16th:  A nice church time today.  Joie came to see us.  After church, we watched Sissel and the Mormon Tab. Choir DVD.  Dusty went hometeaching and I went visiting teaching.  Later in the day I delivered Pumpkin Bread to friends.  Dusty and Tyson read stories.  Before bed the boys played with their Polar Express Train.  (and may have had a hard time sharing the remote)
 

December Daily 2012: 11-13

Tuesday, December 11th:  The first thing Tyson did this morning was look for his Elf on the Shelf.  Jack was acting very clingy today--so might not be totally mended from his ailments.  Tyson has been requesting Gingerbread cookies for awhile and today we made it happen.   Lots of piano lessons today and Chicken Taco Soup in the slow cooker.

Wednesday, December 12th:  Early morning, after Tyson is ready for school, he reads and reads.  Jack plays/hangs around.  Jack and I go to the grocery store.  It's early out day for Tyson which means piano lessons for him.  He is almost done with his first set of books!  I got a little scrapbooking done today and made Butternut Squash soup (dairy free, and just as yummy).  In the evening, Tyson and I went Christmas shopping for gifts for Daddy and Jack from him.

Thursday, December 13th:  Tyson wasn't feeling super awesome today and after much debate he stayed home from school.  He got to stay the morning in his bed (not by his choosing), reading or drawing .  We are moving along on our traditional Advent Calender (passed down on my Mom's side).  Overall, it was a relaxing day.  The sisters dropped by in the afternoon and we chatted about blogs and photography.  After dinner, I taught piano, and Dusty and Tyson when Christmas shopping.