Hunter had a middle school breakfast Christmas sweater party today, Noah had an ugly Christmas sweater contest and Abbie had an ice skating party. What a fun way to end the week.
Abbie was in the church Christmas play this morning. The play was called, "Christmas in the Country." Abbie was the narrator and did a wonderful job. So fun getting in the Christmas spirit.
Our cousin Noah Loomis drove into town on his way to his parent's house in Northern California. So fun seeing him. Hoping he'll get to stay longer next time.
The kids had there Christmas performance at school on Thursday night. Lulu got to come and see the kids perform. It was very special. Hunter played the guitar, Noah and Abbie had singing duets and Preston sang his little heart out.
It was a fun festive festive night.
Tonight we lit the first candle on our Advent wreath. We lit the purple candle to celebrate Hope, as we wait for the coming of Jesus on Christmas.
Our dear friends the Carters from Boise came for Thanksgiving. We met Jon, Michelle, Linden and Stone 10 years ago after Kelly and Michelle had their second babies. We have both moved several times in those 10 years but we have still remained close friends. It's so nice to be able to pick up right where we left off.
We had a wonderful time showing them around Bend. We ran in the "I Like Pie Run". Everyone had fun and we had great weather which was nice. The Carters hit Black Friday deals in town and we managed a trip to Sun River for ice skating and a visit to the Sun River Lodge.
We will miss our friends but we look forward to the next time we are together. We love the Carter family and are so grateful for their friendship.
Hunter's teacher last year read the book series "Wonder" to her 5th grade class. The kids and I let Hunter's class sit together while we snuck in and sat in the back to watch.
The movie was about a boy with facial deformities who enters middle school for the first time. He learns how to navigate life as an average middle-schooler with courage and, most importantly, kindness. So many wonderful lessons were taught throughout the movie but most importantly to "Choose Kindness" above all.
This is one of those movies for the whole family. I only wish I had read the book first. You'll find yourself laughing and crying throughout the movie. Warmed our hearts!
What a great group of kind hearted middle-schoolers. So grateful their teacher arranged for them to go.
Lulu and Papa came for the weekend. It was a fast but fun weekend. We played lots of cards and games, went to the Veteran's Day Parade, watched Noah play soccer, went bowing and to the movies. We did a lot! We can't wait to see them again at Christmas.
For Hunters science class they had to create a model of an Atom. Hunter decided to select the biggest one on the periodic table. A gas called Oganesson. I had never heard of it and for good reason it was just formally named in 2016.
