Holiday programs and Charlie's arrival

 Meagan had a mini-performance for her dance class last weekend.  Her class is a tap/jazz/ballet combo.  It was a very laid back little show of their skills and the kids had a good time.

 The first grade put on a show called "The Mitten."  I was very impressed that the school pulled of a show with 7 first grade classes.  I had to take off a morning from work, but it was totally worth it.

 One of my dearest friends, Steph, had a baby on 12-12-12.  His name is Charlie and I am in LOVE.  He is simply adorable.  I love Steph and her husband Mike and love, love, love how happy they are.  Steph's daughter, Lexi, is one of Meagan's besties.

 We had a breakfast this morning at McDonald's.  Not too fancy, but it burned three hours!

An outfit I bought Charlie on the day he was born.  Have I mentioned that he is the cutest?

Channukah

 Channukah was a lot of fun this year.  For the first time Matthew was able to really understand it.  Much like with Halloween where he wanted to wear his costume every day for a month, he wants to light the candles now everyday and get a gift.  We are exchanging gifts with Grandma and Papa Greenstone on Christmas day, but the kids were pretty excited about their gifts from Grandma and Papa Leubitz.  Natalie LOVES her Furby.  I have to admit.  It is really cute.  Meagan got all five of the One Direction dolls.  As you can see in the photo, Matthew got a helmet for his new Cars Scooter that Andy and I got him (it is a cars helmet) and a huge piano like in Big.  The dogs like it as well. At night, sometimes I hear them walking on it.
Matthew had a great time at his Faith Montessori Holiday program.  I bought him a new button down shirt and bowtie from H and M.  Very stylish!