December recap

December was very, very busy for us. And just as we were settling into our new house, we had to pack up and move again! Of course with the holidays there was a ton a of stuff going on as well, and the kids had programs going on at school and MOPS, and then there was Jamie birthday, who I feel got a little jipped this year (even more so than other years, with his birthday being right after xmas) and this year being 1 day before we left on our trip too. We promised him that we could go to the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center and never did, so we may just have to have a Happy Unbirthday for him in the Spring! And Chad also felt that he needed to get in his sailing "fix" before leaving for Japan and so December was also packed with a few boat trips as well.

Blake Island

Chad and Grandpa took Jamie to Blake Island for a night.

Gingerbread Man Play

The spanish kindergarten classes put on a Gingerbread Man Play. Jamie played Superman in el grupo of Super Heroes who tried to eat and chase the Gingerbread Men.

At the end of the play they did a cute macarena dance!

Naval Ave Christmas Program
Later in the month his school did a Christmas singing program at the high school. You probably can't see him in the video because we were so far back but he is on the bottom riser, 3rd from the right wearing a cream sweater. Afterwards there were refreshments and then we headed downtown to the see lights.

Downtown holiday lights
An annual tradition for our family. We ran into my brother Jon too as he getting off the ferry and he took a family portrait for us. We also enjoyed sweet potato fries at Fritz too!

MOPS kids sing
Abby was a bit jealous that her brother got to perform for us, so it was great when the next day we went to MOPS and there was a chance for her to sing for me too!

Sailing with Abby and Jamie

SO hard to get this kid to smile on camera!

Tristan

In December Tristan was still scooting around everywhere (although quite fast). He loves to eat real-people food and feed himself. He sleeps very well these days usually from 7am-7pm with 2 naps during the day. He is a very content kid as long as he is around people!

Jamie's birthday
We celebrated Jamie's birthday a few days early this year. Otto came over to play in the afternoon (and they did not leave the couch or their DS's until dinner). We all went to dinner along with some extended family to China Wok, and then came back to the house for some ice-cream cake and presents! Jamie was so sad when Otto had to go home, he misses him a lot.