Having a good time

Madeleine's friend Brittany. Face painting.

 We lived in the SAME house my whole life.
I never had to go through a move and all of its inherent challenges and blessings.
I was worried about how the kids would feel and if they would find friends right away or if it would take a while. We feel our children have been incredibly BLESSED in a smooth transition to our new community.  They quickly met and made wonderful friends.

Olivia didn't really even need a cookie as most of the decorations went first to her mouth.

Are we a little early to be doing Christmas sugar cookies?

Our 2 princesses

making the puppets for the 3 little pigs

 This is one of the Ball kids.  Our kids are about the same ages and get along so well. Today was the marathon play date...and it is still going (8 hours and counting).  Lauren and Madeleine have done Origami, made puppets and puppet shows, made bead key chains, had a tea party, sketched, went on a bike ride, played recorders and eaten lots of yummy treats (it is our treat day).

Nathan and Justin making their puppets

The grumpy grandpa and elf Oscar

Austin and Jonah

What would a play be with out a snack bar...Justin and Nathan prepared the whole thing, and only charged us a penny.

Puppet time

Justin and Nathan's show

The 3 little pigs

These are the key chains the girls made.

 

It has been a very full day and I think we will all sleep well!