Charlotte is starting to get the hang of chess. My dad has come a couple afternoons when Edison has a class after school, so Charlotte is the only one he picks up at the bus. It has been really neat to see them bonding over chess.
The Friday on the last day before Winter Break was a dress up day at Charlotte's school - the theme was "holiday." I think she nailed it!
That evening Eben and I hosted the Social Studies department for a holiday party. It is really fun to see the kids get together. This is Reed with Maija and Eevi who just turned two.
With the Eevi and also Ben and Grant Goenen - keeping it real at the kids' table.
Saturday afternoon we took the kids to the Seattle Children's Center for the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." It was a great show and Reed actually watched most of it. Before the play we strolled around Seattle Center and took in the Winterfest sights, including the big model train display which was a big hit with Reed.
In the lobby of the Children's Theater are these cut outs for posing - this one from their earlier play this year and also a mock up of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car.
Saturday night Natalie and Aaron hosted a very festive Christmas party and we were so happy to be able to go. Eben and Lisa were the unofficial winners of the ugly sweater contest.
We had a roaring fire going. The whole evening was tons of fun and so wonderful to reconnect with friends like Sara and Jay that I haven't seen in awhile. Best part - it is a 3 minute walk from our house and Nana graciously babysat the kiddos.
To complete the big weekend, Eben and I went to the Seahawks game on Sunday versus the Cincinnati Browns. It was really cool to take in all the elements of the big game including this display for the National Anthem. Plus - it didn't rain!!! We also bumped into Mike Cross there which was quite surprising since out of nowhere he just happened to be in line behind us to enter. Craziness!
The kids and I are now on Winter Break. Eben took a little time off work this morning to go skiing with us before driving down to Oregon for work. It was snowing really hard and was a big powder day. The kids did awesome until they got too cold. I am just so impressed with both of them - Eben has taught them well!
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