Winter Festival 2015

Lauren had her Winter Festival performance last weekend. It's my favorite Garden event of the year and I can't  believe it was our last! I feel so lucky that my kids got to go to a school my mom was such a big part of, it's felt like link to her. The man who plays Father Christmas was a dear friend of my mom's and after the performance he came over and told me how much she is still loved and remembered. 

At the Children's Garden this evening is a big rite of passage for the five year olds and true to form, Lauren took it very seriously.  She did a great job, it was a fun night. 

 Bonnie came out of retirement for the evening.

Lauren and Gigi

Lauren got to explain the meaning of the Troika dance.

Videos only a mother could love, and I love them!

 

Family Photos

Back in October I suggested to Chad we have family photos taken.  I said something like "you know, because it's been such a long year".  Chad responded with, "oh ya, because Lou is getting so old". Um, I was thinking about how grateful we are Chad is still on the planet, but either way we had some family pictures taken. 

Christmas Tree 2015

It seems like we were just at the pumpkin patch, but this last weekend we headed out to get our Christmas tree.  It was a freezing, fun morning and we found a great tree.  Lauren, this year you were so excited, you came home and carefully unwrapped each and every ornament and carefully set them out on towels before you helped hang them up.  You always have a game plan. 

 not our best family photos...