December happenings

Gavin is playing on a basketball team through the Upward sports program at a local church. He is on "The Heat." They've won 2/3 games so far. He's having a lot of fun. (That's Gavin in the silver in the blue circle). 

December 15 - Christmas Candy! For many years I have made Christmas candy for various friends and neighbors. The types of candy and amount I make changes each year. This year was a good year, I made peanut clusters, saltine toffee, rocky road fudge, and chocolate dipped clementines. My kids LOVE driving around and unexpectedly knocking on friends' doors to give them candy and a Christmas card. Gavin usually hands out all the candy because it's easier for him to get in and out of the car but this year Amelia enjoyed ringing the doorbell at Meemaw's house to give her candy. Hopefully by next year she'll have her car seat buckles figured out and can accompany Gavin at all the stops. 

 December 18 Amelia had her school Christmas concert. It was adorable and she did a great job.

Amelia is terrified of elf on the shelf (we don't have one). The whole coming alive at night part freaks her out. She drew this picture with an x through it and put it on our fridge "because no elf on the shelf is allowed."

 Practicing a few days before Christmas with no training wheels:

 Enjoying the nice weather on Christmas break (when it wasn't raining)

  Tablet fun: