Winter break activities

As always we had a few activities over the two weeks of winter break.  The first was graham cracker houses.... I love hot glue, just saying.  We go to the store and load up on bulk candies and let the kids have at it.  Their favorite candy seems to be gummy bears because they make them do things, like sled down roofs and such. 

We also made sugar cookies, we've got it down now.  They're still figuring out the whole frosting thing so it'll be a while until they're pretty.  While we wait, they're still yummy!

We tried our hand at ice skating this year.  It didn't go how we'd thought.  Everyone ended up with sore ankles but the kids say they want to do it again next year.  Brian and Carson are skating basically in the middle of this picture.

It is really hard to take pictures when it's so dark!

Kayda's Character Award and Family Skate Night

Back in February I got an email from Kayda's teacher.  "Megan, Kayda is receiving an award today at the assembly.   Hope you can make it."  So Carson and I packed up and ran out the door, since I got it about 10 minutes before it was supposed to start.  We ran over and surprised Kayda.  She didn't know she was getting the award, she just thought that we were coming to see the assembly with her.  Carson got to sit with her during the assembly; which they both loved!

 Her award was for teamwork.  Her teacher chose her because Kayda is always the first to try to include people, always making sure people aren't left out, and because she's a leader and helper.  Kayda has told her teacher many times that "She just really likes helping people".

 Another day was the PTA skate night.  Daddy had an event he had to be at so I took the kids by myself.  The kids got to see all their friends and had a great time!  Carson especially loved his skating aid.  He kept telling me I should make him one for at home!

 Kayda and Dillon both participated in races.

They had such a good time that they are begging me to go again!  Excuse the blurry pictures, phone and a dim skating rink don't mix well!