Parties

 Olivia and Averie had a performance at school and did a great job memorizing their lines and speaking clearly.  Aves was an angel and Olivia was an elephant.  I made Olivia wear her Christmas skirt that Bran and I made a month ago.  I think she is sick of it but I love it! :)

 Christmas Eve party with the Haliday side of the family is getting bigger!  The kids made sticker stables to keep them occupied for the $5 gift exchange.

 Coy was one of the first and Steph picked him out a present and it was ALL candy.  (She knows I HATE candy and I HATE my kids eating it even more.) I secretly threw all the candy away but left a few.  A mom's gotta do what a mom's gotta do.

 Candice got a knitted beard. :)

 After the party Grandma got the kids attention, which was no small task and handed out a gift of P.J.'s to all the kids to wear that night. She also gave them new games and puzzles to play with her.  The most favorite gift of all was.........

A new turtle!  The debate is on as to what to call him.  I think some of the choices were: Rocky, Lightning, Speedy, and Spiky