Easter Day 2012

Jamie's parents visit from Michigan each Easter.  We had a really fun time together.  Here are some photos from after church on Easter Sunday.

Happy New Year from Davis

A Special Nutcracker Performance

Last night we had a very interesting and unique performance of the Nutcracker last night.  Luckily for you, we were allowed to use flash photography for this one-of-a-kind event. ;)

Clara at her parents' party

 Herr Drosselmeyer presenting the Nutcracker (Snow White Barbie-ha!)

 Clara falling asleep

 Oh no! The Mouse King!

 There was quite a battle!

 But in the end, Clara & the Nutcracker prince prevailed over the wicked little brother Mouse King

There was a very lively Candy Cane Dance

 And a beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy Solo

 And the ballerinas take their bows

It was a very special evening!

what we do in winter by Jordan

animals migrate,
animals hibernate.
They do it here,
and every year.
People wear jackets,
and put up ornaments
and decorate gingerbread too.
Snowflakes fall,
fires burn,
stockings hang above,
and every day
especially Christmas
we love.

More Thanksgiving

Aren't they sweet??

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving in Michigan with Jamie's family, where I heard from a number of people that I've been a bad blogger-mama lately.  Point taken.  I've been slack.  Here's some shots of the weekend.

Davis & the giant polar bear

Friday, the kids played "Black Friday."  Where they got this from, I do not know because none of our family does the shopping thing.  It was hysterical.

Making Christmas ornaments

Lots of game playing

Costumes were everywhere

Davis & Mama made a tiny Starbucks run

Jordan's dolly Molly made her first trip to Michigan