Polar Express and School visit

Carla took us to polar express in Palestine Texas. It was about a 3.5 hour drive through some really pretty land. We got there in time to explore the steam powered train and station and cars. The girls fell in love with the pine cones. 

Really neat to see a steam powered train. 

Tired girls

On the train we drank hot cocoa and sang Christmas carols and listened to the book. Eli danced with a lady conductor. 

Santa made a visit. It was really funny because Emmy immediately asked, "Do you remember me?"

We went to the kids holiday meal at school. They aren't allowed to say Merry Christmas and yet they don't have a meal before spring break. 

We pulled the kids out of school a little early so they could go shopping. We then ate frosties and went swimming. 

Nutcracker

So Bridget bought Dora nutcracker ballet tickets. But when the night came around she was too sick to I went with Dora and my mom. Bridget really missed out. Dora was so fun. She had a blast. 

Here is a big gingerbread decoration. 

Big tree. Just Dora and Me. 

Grandma Lila had fun too I think. 

Sitting on my lap was a better seat. 

Great seats!

November fun

Bridget had her ultrasound and got blood work. Baby should be a boy in May. Names:

Lastone

Theend 

Alldone 

Finished

I have taken to teaching Eli the art of throwing knives. 

I'm trying my hand at painting and art. 

Here are some charcoal sketches. 

Blue Mosque. Haggi Sophia. The bridge grime east to west. 

Mt Timpanogis 

Here's a pathetic dumb dog. That's really good with the kids. 

Dora made dinner tonight. Then Threw up. While waiting to make sure she was done. She fell asleep as she is. 

Girl Daysand drawing lessons

Fun days with the girls. Some days we are happy. Some days we are miserable. 

We went to Bass Pro Shop. 

We fed Ducks by the house

At night Eli and Dora and I have been having drawing lessons. I've been trying to show the kids the lines to draw then they mimic. Their only problem is they are following my lead. We've been working on shadows as well. 

Eli drew this. It's St Peters In Rome

Exciting Times

Carla took the two littles off our hands for a few days. Dora and Eli got off school early and I had the day off so we send out for ice team. Bridget stayed at home with nausea. 

Afterwards, we went down to UTMB for an ultrasound on Bridget. Things look ok. We are expecting nausea for the next 10 weeks. 

After the ultrasound we went to the beach and enjoyed some sand time before dusk. 

Hopefully Bridget does ok.