Basketball

We went to basketball class today. How can they come from Indiana and not know how to dribble a ball? They had so much fun and Ben kept yelling, "Did you see that, Mommy? I almost hit the net!" Guess I should have told him the ball goes in the net from the top, not the bottom!

Happy Birthday, Corey!

Alex and Ben were invited to Ben's buddy, Corey's 6th birthday party today. It was at McDonald's, which Alex and Ben LOVE! It was really a wonderful party. They all played in the tunnels and tubes having a blast, then they came and ate their meal and had cake and ice cream. They loved the McDonald's Happy Meal toys- that they usually never get. I think they thought it was the best party ever!

New Hairdryer

Alex used her new, hot pink hairdryer tonight. Wow does she look like a star!

Happy New Year!

We rang in the New Year with lots of dazzle and noise! Virginia came down and helped. Alex and Ben even beat Grandpa. who was asleep on the couch. What a wild group!

The World's BEST Nutcracker

Alex and Ben put on the World's finest Nutcracker Ballet today. They put on the music and then they whirled and twirled and spun and danced. It was phenomenal! The hat Alex wore was definitely a well added touch! What talented and gifted children I have!

Gingerbread house

OK - It really should be called a gingerbread slum! It was the funniest thing I have ever witnessed! I had to shower halfway through because I apparently made the icing to runny and had it in my hair - all over. Nothing would stick together - it just kept sliding off. Alex and Ben did not seem to care - just more icing and candies for them to eat. The only place the candies would stick was on the their noses! Frosting is a food group, right? I did not even realize Ben was licking the table until I saw the pictures! I guess this is one of my things that seemed like a good idea at the time!

Soup Plantation

I love it when my mom comes to visit. I get to eat at Soup Plantation. Alex and Ben love to go their too. their favorite is the ice cream! YUMMY!