Christmas Dance Show.

The girls had a formal Christmas dance show this year and were so excited to be back on stage again. They both get so excited for all the costumes, makeup and family that come to watch!

 Getting ready at home!

 Kenzie did a ballet dance to "Let it Snow." It was simply adorable.

 Kadence did a tap dance to the Hawaiian Christmas song.  She was the star as usual!

I think Kenzie may have been a little nervous but big sister did a great job of getting her more excited than nervous!

 We all had so much fun watching and can not wait for the big spring show.  Grandpa Ken, Grandma Debbie, Papa Gary, Grandma Sue, Jill, Curt, AJ, Annabelle, Holly, Mike, Jack, Christina, Landon and of course Ryan and I were all able to watch the big show!  How lucky are they to have all these people to love and support them!

The Nutcracker.

My mom, Jill, the girls and I were fortunate enough to go see The Nutcracker ballet.  I had never been to it live so I was very excited.  I wasn't quite sure what the girls would think with no dialogue and a lot of sitting but they LOVED it!

It was so cute, when the show was over Kenzie was just sitting there, I wondered if she was not feeling well.  Then she said, "Momma, I don't want to go.  I just want it to start over and watch it again!"  I'd say that was good feedback!  So fun! I think we'll have to make it a tradition! 

How cute were these three getting ready together!

The boys were at a Fargo Force hockey game while we were at the ballet.  They had a great time as well!  

Snow Fun!

 We finally got enough snow for the kids to go out and play.  They had fun shoveling and playing with each other.

These two could play all day together.  They were pretty cute pulling each other around in the sled while Landon was playing with the neighborhood boys.

They always want to have some hot cocoa when they come in to warm up.  How could I tell these 3 faces no?!

Cookie Time.

Today was the annual Christmas cookie baking with the kids.  I always try to tackle the cut outs when Ryan is around because I really think they are the most high maintenance cookies to make, especially with little people helping.  Each year it gets a little easier.  They have fun decorating them and eating all the goodies!

These two helped all day.  Even when Kadence was at her birthday party!

Kenzie's Church Program.

Kenzie had her Christmas church program today.  She did so well.  We were not really sure she was going to get up there and sing because she was pretty nervous about it.  Much to our surprise she got up there and sang and did all the hand motions.  It was adorable and we were able to see her perfectly from where we were!

Kadence's School Program.

 Kadence was very excited for her school Christmas program.  She has been practicing her songs for a month at home and at school.  She was very glad both mom and dad were able to see most of her program (daddy had to leave a few minutes early to get to work.)  It's always fun to see their school programs.  The music teachers do a really good job with them!

 Kenzie was so proud of big sister!  She actually didn't want to leave her!

 Kadence and her friend Riley.

 Kadence and Izzy.

Kadence and Lilia.

Sewing with Grandma.

We were lucky to have Grandma Sue and Papa Gary visit for the weekend!  We had a nice dinner at Holly and Mike's Friday night followed by some fun watching Landon play basketball Saturday morning.  Ryan and I were able to get some Christmas shopping done and eat a yummy dinner out while the kids were home playing with Grandma and Grandpa.  Sunday we went to church then hung out and watched some football.  The kids were very excited to that Grandma brought her sewing machine and were helping them sew!  The girls even made their own scarves.  Very fun!

I was excited to grab this quick video of Landon, Ryan and Gary wrestling.  It is a normal occurrence with these three.  Love it!  (Don't mind the clothes basket...laundry is never-ending!)

Bella LOVED Vinnie and kept going and laying buy him.  She was pretty cute and Vinnie was extremely tolerable as usual.  They look pretty cute here!