Merry Monday!!

Monday was a crazy busy day!!!  Turner had his preschool Christmas program that morning, while Maddie had her school Christmas party that afternoon.  Then Monday evening we met Mary, Treybug, and Garner at Bass Pro for pictures with Santa, crafts, and game time.  Mimi and Boo Boo came and watched Turner's program then kept Turner and Aubry for me so I could go to Maddie's party.  It was a fun day and we are officially on Christmas break!  Daddy wasn't able to come because he was giving finals Monday:(  The only downside to him being a teacher is he ends up missing Christmas and end of year programs.  But since he is able to make everything else, we forgive him:)
  Turner did great in his program and I just loved watching him.  He took it very seriously and you could tell he was singing his little heart out.  Aubry LOVED watching him and kicked and smiled the whole time:)  She is such a GOOD baby!!  After the program, we were able to pick him up and he is out of school for 2 weeks.  He has adjusted so well to school and we are so very proud of him.  He just loves being able to do things that he knows his sister does.  He looks up to her so much and I pray that they always have a close relationship.
  This was Maddie's first school party and those kids were bouncing off the walls!  They had cupcakes, cookies, and capri suns for treats and made a wreath ornament to take home.  We also played Christmas Bingo and they really enjoyed it.  There were several parents that came to help and Maddie always loves it when I am there.  It makes me sad to even think that one day she might not want me to be as involved--which is why I am loving every second that I am able to spend with them now!!!  Maddie is having a great year and we are really enjoying her teacher.  The kids all received a stocking filled with goodies to take home.  She had to go to school half a day yesterday and then her official Christmas break began!  We are excited!!
  Finally, Monday night we met the Gaines at Bass Pro.  This is another tradition that we have done together the past 3 or 4 years.  I sure do love our traditions!!  Turner had his magazines with him that we have been saving for a month so that he could show Santa.  If Santa doesn't bring him a "Jake pirate ship" and a new "dinosaur thingy", we are going to have one sad Turner.  He has been nothing but consistent, easy child!!  Maddie, on the other hand, has a million requests and seems to add more daily:)  I think Turner is sounding a lot like his daddy and Maddie might take after me!  Poor little Garner didn't care too much about sitting with Santa, but we sure did get a lot of laughs out of it.  After picture taking, Maddie made a cute ornament, and all the kids played a few games.
  This month has flown by and I am glad we have been able to squeeze in so many different kiddos!  Tomorrow the kids are making gingerbread cookies with Mimi and after gymnastics we are heading to Savannah for a few days to celebrate Christmas there.  More posts soon!