Monday, December 21, 2009

Day 21--Smith Christmas

Saturday night we had our Christmas on Daddy's side of the family. It was at Judy's house and the food was so good.

Once, Katie Lee figured out what opening Christmas presents meant she was so excited.
Playing tea party with Poppie.
Checking out Grammie holding baby Noah and trying to convince her to give him back and hold her.

The two of us.... pretty sweet looking couple.. HAHA
The great-cousins.

Future bloggers.

Daddy and his brothers Freddy and Charles.
The family. Judy, Brenda, Freddy, Charles, and Daddy

December Daily--Day 20

Friday night we celebrated Lillian's 3rd birthday. Katie Lee just adores her and was so excited to go to her princess party. On the way, she told me that she was going to become Cinderella and Lillian could be a mermaid. When the party started and the centers of beauty began, Katie Lee wanted no part. She did finally get her finger nails painted. Sadly, my battery in my camera died so I have only a couple of pictures.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

December Daily--Day 19

Class parties and simple machines.
Yesterday was the Christmas party for my class. Unfortunately it was not our last day of school like most over systems around here. Check out the my class blog at www.helumsheadlines.blogspot.com for more pictures of my kids. They had a great time and I got several wonderful gifts. We have to follow the "sugar free" guidelines at our schools. My class could vote for either a pizza party, chicken nuggets, or Subway. They picked Subway and asked for chips, fruit, and vegetables. They really ate and ate!
Here are a few pictures of the Christmas crafts made around our room. We have a few more fun crafts to make in the next two days, too.

Outside of my class are math snowmen. They had to work out a word problem with multiplication on the belly.
They made the reindeer with their feet and hands and then wrote a help wanted ad for one of Santa's elf.
We are working really hard at becoming better writers, so here is our color wall. Helps make writing paint a better picture.
Our tree. They wanted to make chains to count down until Christmas which is a little kindergarten-ish, so ours turned into a multiplication chain which they loved. Our candies are descriptive words to describe it.
We are also learning about simple machines so as an at home project they had to build one. They also had to show how it works and explain the parts. They LOVED it!! I was very proud of all of their hard work.


Friday, December 18, 2009

December Daily--Day18--Mail


I love getting mail. It really doesn't matter what it is as long as it is not a bill, but this time of year is even more fun because there is always a Christmas card. Since we moved, we have a P.O. I don't always get the mail everyday like I would in the mailbox at the drive. Well this afternoon, Katie Lee and I headed to the post office. It was packed full of Christmas cards!! It was so fun looking at all of the cards from friends and family near and far.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

December Daily--Day 17---It's a Start

Last weekend, Mr. Pitts moved off of our land which really let us see our new home site. A trailer has been in that spot for as long as I can remember and he had been there for the last 14 years. James and crew staked off our house. It is not much, but at least it is a start. I cannot wait to get into all of the planning and picking out new things for our new home. If it will stop raining and dry up maybe they will be able to get some more done soon.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

DECEMBER DAILY--DAY16

A few pictures from Mother and Daddy's house.







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December Daily---day 15

Last night, Katie Lee and Mother went to Virg.'s Christmas party at the Manor. Of course, they all had a grand time. While they were at this party, I was at our annual SSM Christmas party. That is a great bunch of girls. I forgot to take any pictures from the SSM's.

Katie Lee and Virg. waiting on the food.

Katie Lee getting the "royal" treatment being wheeled back to Virg's room.

Monday, December 14, 2009

December Daily--Day 14

Tonight we had our school Christmas Party. Katie Lee and I attended. We had wonderful food and company. Sadly, I did not win any of the wonderful door prizes. Maybe next year.



Katie Lee and Miss N. They are just a few days apart in age.

Me and Nicole

Sunday, December 13, 2009

December Daily--Day 13

Saturday night, we took Katie Lee to see the Christmas Lights at the Botanical Gardens. We started our night with supper at Out Back. She was so excited about seeing the lights. Donnie and I had not been in years and they have really expanded since the last time. As soon as we pulled in and paid, I let her sit up in the front with us so she could have a better view. She loved it!! She kept saying wow look at all the lights.





December Daily ---Day 12

Check this out!! Just copy the link below and paste it in the address bar and watch. We thought this would be a great way to show you our Christmas cheer. Enjoy!!

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