Pictures and tidbits!

The boys enjoying apple cider after decorating their trees.

They also had ccokies they helped make during tree decorating.

This is not a great picture, but. . . Cody received 2 perfect scores on his SOL's last year. They have a small program for all those who score at least one perfect score. It is a very hard feat and we are extremely proud of him!! Way to go, Cody.

Keegan is making a project at school for Christmas. As you can see he is quite intent on working. It turned out to be a cute little wreath. Great job, Keegan.

We have in the past bought 3 trees--one for each boy. This year, we bought 2 and they paired up. Since living here in Spotsy, we visit Belmont Tree Farm to cut our trees down. It is a nice experience and the kids look forward to it each year. They each spent time decorating their trees (Cody did his alone as Chloe had other ideas of what to do.) Chloe entertained herself with the countdown to Christmas house. Jonathan and the kids pose in front of the lake at the tree farm.

Our church, Pillar, attended the sleigh ride event in Dumfries. It was not at all what we expected, but the kids had fun. It was EXTREMELY cold!! All the kids had a pony ride except for Chloe who screamed when we tried to put her on the pony. They were able to feed the animals and play on the different things.