Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Christmas Festivities (Part 4)

Christmas Day – Most of us got up late, because we were too busy snuggling in our warm beds on such cold, blistery, wet day. *sheepish grin* The day was fairly quiet, though some of us played games (Farcle, Uno, ping-pong, etc.). :)

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This was our breakfast: Quiche, Scottish oat scones, Cherry/Pistachio scones and eggnog (made by Phoebe).
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Singing carols
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♪♫ “Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes…” ♪♫

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It starting snowing in the early afternoon, and as of now we have at least 2 inches accumulation.
:)
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Christmas Festivities (Part 3)

Christmas Eve - All of us kids (except Joel) went to Ultimate Frisbee in the late afternoon. We got to see several friends we hadn't seen in some time (wish we would've taken some photos :P). Later on, Dad’s sister and her family came over for evening/night. We ate a special dinner together, played musical instruments and sang, read the Bible/did Bible trivia, opened presents, etc. :)

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Mom, opening some presents from Grandma :)
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My beautiful cousin (Rowena) and me

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Mom, Jaden and Aunt Becky during the Bible trivia
:)
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Visiting

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Answering the trivia questions

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Jaden thinks he has the answer!

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Abby, Rowena and me

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haha, Rowena’s expression is so funny!

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Grandma bought this dog tag necklace for Caleb! :)

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Phoebe, and the skateboard Grandma bought for her. Phoebe has wanted a skateboard for years (no kidding)! 

Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Festivities (Part 2)

December 23 - Some good friends of ours hosted a Christmas party. The day was spent studying the Bible, singing carols and playing instruments, playing games, eating, etc. Lots of laughter too! :)
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Playing "Pictionary"
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Jammin'. L-R: Jordan C., Mr. G., Phoebe, Stephen P. (in background), and Joel. :)
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Abby with Brittany C.
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Stephen P., while playing "Pictionary"
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Yours-truly :)
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Abby, trying to guess what Caleb was drawing :)
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Joel
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Caleb
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Jared C. and Stephen P. (photo courtesy of Brittany C.)
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Jaden and me (photo courtesy of Brittany C.)
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Mrs. and Mr. C. (photo courtesy of Brittany C.)
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Jadon C., Luke P. and Caleb (photo courtesy of Brittany C.)
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Background: David P. and me. Foreground: Mom, Mrs. P., Mrs. C. and Jordan P. (photo courtesy of Brittany C.)
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Miss C. and Mom talking. (photo courtesy of Brittany C.)
 

Christmas Festivities (Part 1)

Caleb spent Thursday night with us. So Friday night, he graciously took Abby, Phoebe, Jaden and I to a Christmas Orchestral Concert that my best friend invited us to. :) 
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The orchestra played several movements by Corelli, as well as several Christmas carols, Pachelbel’s “Canon for Strings”, and William Selby’s “English Fugue”. It was lovely!! =)

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My bestfriend's brothers (Jonathan and Benjamin) are playing double bass and violin in this photo. 

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The blonde young lady in the foreground is Kathleen B. (my best friend), playing violin.
:)
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Rebekah B. and Mr. B. (Kathleen’s sister and Dad). Rebekah is playing viola, and Mr. B. and playing cello.

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Mirren M., Clare J., and Elisabeth B. (Elisabeth is Kathleen’s younger sister– she’s playing violin).
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After the concert, there were refreshments and of course there was visiting too. ;) Our family was one of the last to leave, mainly because the last time we saw the B. family was about 6 months ago and we had a lot to catch up on. :)

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Theological discussion
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Phoebe, yours-truly, Kathleen B. and Rebekah B.
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Rebekah makes an interesting observation

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With my best friend, Kathleen. Love you, dear! <3 p="p">

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If only my eyes weren’t half-closed….

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Phoebe says something profound

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Two of the sweetest sisters I know (besides my sisters *wink*).
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We had an absolutely fantastic time! :) Hopefully we can make it to their spring concert. ;)