Christmas programs

Drake performed in his preschool Christmas program. He sang Christmas songs, including a happy birthday to Jesus, Jingle Bells, and Away in a Manger. He did all the hand motions and he was absolutely adorable. He loves being in school with his best friend from church, Luke. They enjoyed cookies together after the program.

 Drew performed SO well in his Christmas piano recital. He worked so hard on both his songs, Ukranian Carol and O' Christmas Tree. He only had a few weeks for O' Christmas Tree and his piano teacher even was surprised how much better it was the final week before the recital. He aced it and I mean he nailed this performance. All that hard work paid off and we were so proud of him.

Santa Picture 2014

Our yearly visit to Bass Pro shop to meet Santa was met with a 40 minute wait but it was worth it. The kids played, rode the carousel, and explored the store until it was time to meet Santa. When it was our turn, Dakota walked right up to him and sat on his lap. I was shocked but she was so friendly. The big kids told Santa Claus what they wanted and the picture turned out great. Candy canes given out afterwards and Whataburger on the drive home made it an awesome night.

Pistorius Family Christmas 2014

Wendy's family and Colleen came in town for our Pistorius Christmas. Lisa's family was unable to come because she had her baby :) We had a lot of fun exchanging gifts which we did just among our two families and of course, making ginger bread houses with lots of candy. Colleen gave me a Christus statue which I wanted for our piano and she gave the kids lego sets. Drew got a new game, Blokus, Dilan got a new Barbie, and Drake got a ninja turtle that he loved and carried around for days. That night we went to Christmas on the square at Frisco square. It was cold but a lot of fun eating pizza slices, listening to a choir sing, seeing the lights, petting a real reindeer, tossing bean bags for free Cane's chicken finger meals, and taking pictures with various costumed characters.

Fall Break 2014

 Our Thanksgiving break started off with a Drouet/Woods dinner at our traditional Mexican restaurant in Baytown. Since it's over an hour drive to get there, we left Dakota with my mom for the evening and enjoyed getting to see everyone. MawDee was there and in good health. We had fun catching up, the kids had fun playing and coloring multiple coloring books Nannie had brought with her. We all took turns holding Lorelei and helping with Liam and Leif. The "kids" split the dinner and the parents were very appreciative and even surprised. We love this tradition!

 For the week of TG, we met Keely and the kids at the Houston zoo for the day. The cousins had a great time being together and seeing all of the animals and exhibits. Dakota wouldn't stay in her stroller like her cousins would but we all had a good time.

 

We had a great Thanksgiving at Damon and Amy's house. Lots of great food and we brought rolls and made potatoes like we usually do. Drake said the blessing this year and it was so funny. He thanked God for being able to play upstairs and eat downstairs. Everyone started laughing and I was so proud that our 4 year old little boy could say a blessing the way he did. Later, I ended up black Friday shopping all by myself and seeing some craziness at Walmart that evening including going to the front of the line because I could pay with a credit card. Once we got back to Lake Jackson that night, David went out with me again to get some things. :)

 After our TG dinner, we celebrated Dakota's 2 year old birthday by  having a Doc McStuffins party. She loved all of her Doc McStuffins gifts especially the sing-a-long boom box. She kept playing the songs and singing to them over and over again. It was precious.

Kinder TG program

The kindergarten put on a Thanksgiving program for their Good Morning Nichols time. David was able to come with us and it was so cute the songs they sang and the principal dressed up like a turkey. My favorite was the rap seen above. Dilan looked great with her Native American headdress she made in class and her braided pigtails.