Ginger's Jingle

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Christmas Magic

Although the magic we felt at Disneyland was wonderful... it just can't compare to the Magic at Christmas. We had a wonderful Christmas (even if the tree didn't get decorated)
We spent Christmas Eve with my family in Henderson for our annual dinner and white elephant gift exchange. Following a few traditional Christmas Eve photo's we headed to bed to await Santa's arrival.
Christmas morning was full of more magic and excitement. I just love spending the day hanging out with my family. Both kids received fun gifts and proudly displayed their new Snuggies from Grandma Dennett.
Even the dogs were thrilled with their new plush toys - which Gus immediately destroyed and shared with Sophie! After a relaxing day we joined friends at the Craigs' house for more fun and games.
I just love the Magic at Christmas Time! I want the season to last forever!

Disney Magic

After not going to Disneyland for over 6 years we've now been able to go twice in two months! Yes, we're annual pass holders to Disneyland (ok, you can close your mouth now) We were able to go again with our friends the Avery's and Spears.
I've never been to Disney during Christmas time. It was so festive and beautiful. The kids had a fabulous time hanging out with their friends and Ryan was totally happy that he was able to spend a couple hours at ESPN zone with the guys watching the BYU game while waiting for our dinner table while the moms took the kids on more rides. (really I didn't mind)

The weather was chilly but beautiful and we would definitely go back at Christmas again! Although I don't know about getting home at 1am - that was a bit crazy on our part!
Enjoy some highlights from our trip!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Forgotten Carols

Tonight we were able to attend the Forgotten Carols with Michael McLean.
We truly look forward to this tradition each Christmas. The script, and jokes, may stay the same, but the feeling you get while watching never grows old.
I remember years ago when Michael McLean first started putting on the Forgotten Carols. He did it in a Stake Center in Henderson. He played all the parts and sang all the songs himself. The play has changed a lot since then. I was able to be in the background choir the year Miranda was born and it was such a fun experience. We always run into friends there and I'm always amazed at how many have never seen it or even heard of it before. I can honestly say that for me, it just isn't Christmas until I've shed a tear (or ten) while "linking" with my family and singing "We can be Together Forever Someday"
And tonight I purchased two books from the store and one is a gift, so I get to Choose a sin to be removed AND my metabolism will go up 43%!
Hey, that's what Michael McLean promised so I'm holding him to it!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

On Dasher, on Dancer...

...on Sophie & Gus! Sophie is killing me with her energy and chewing!I'm not sure how much longer her adorableness will save her.
I finally wrapped a couple presents and put them under the tree.... complete with tags and bows...
Well, now they are tag-less and bow-less. How long before she'll start on the packages? Well, I at least got to have a little humor at their expense!
Darn, too late to put them on my Christmas Cards too.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Happy Day

Miranda and Parker both received their grades today for their Cell projects they completed last week.
Parker received 100% plus an extra 5 points Extra Credit plus he won the vote for "Most Scientific" earning him another 5 points for a total of 110%!
He brought home his project (yippee) and had the grade sheet with it, but dropped it at school so I guess we'll just have to trust him that it is true.

Miranda came home without her project and said the teacher put post-its in each booklet with comments and grade on it...
Here is her post-it...Miranda gladly let him keep it because she never wanted to see it again!
(Luckily I took a few pictures for keepsake)
Miranda has another Powerpoint project she's working on that is due Friday (darn teachers)

I keep telling my kids that they should try harder in school.
These grades are barely acceptable, but I won't ground them ... this time, because it's Christmas ;)

My BFF

Let me introduce you to my new Best Friend... LASKO.He entered my life last week while the downstairs heater was broken.... why didn't he come sooner?!!
He's very quiet and just loves to hang out with me.... He is very entertaining and will turn back and forth over and over spreading his warmth everywhere. I can even be across the room and he will turn on his charm.
Parker is also becoming fond of Lasko, and tries to keep him to himself, but Lasko will always be true and loyal to me first!
Thanks Lasko for making my home a much warmer, cozier place to be!