Merry Christmas!

 Now the fun part begins, let's eat!

Skates from Santa

More Christmas 2013

Christmas 2013

Fun at Grammie and grandpie chandlers.

Fur reals from Santa

If we listen well, we learn that five year olds can teach us wonderful lessons in life.  At the start of this year we started an allowance program when the kids could start earning $5/week while maintaining chores.  Of the five, $2 went into a savings jar, $2 went into a spending jar, and $1 goes into a charity jar.  Earlier this month we counted the amount in our Charity jars and asked the kids what should we do with the money?  They thought about it and decided to give a portion to the Zoo, a portion to Page's Place, and a portion to the holiday can drive at their school.   We had a BLAST getting cans in the market and they quickly figured sale items would mean more cans/food for the money.  They purchased carefully so that they could get the most cans possible.  We are grateful the school acknowledged their efforts by honoring them with the BEE Caring award.  They reminded me to enjoy giving, instead of giving just for the sake of it.  These awesome kids fill each day with sparkle and joy.   Now if only they could stay five forever... 

Bowling anyone?

Good way to stay warm in syracuse!

Brrrr!

Look who found each other in the night all snuggled in Sissy's bed.

This new found independence of having her own room suits my Jojo well! She loves having her own closet and space to play. LOVE her colorful and expressive choice in garment selection today. Shall we call it Shabby Chic? Love most of all that she stood in front of the mirror and said "I look so cute". Coming from this normally quiet and shy kid, that speaks volumes.  I couldn't agree more sweetie!!!!

One of our last nights together!

Big night at the miller home. These former womb mates and roommates are sleeping in their own room for the first time ever. Sniff sniff mana and hooray for them

No snow

But mud

'twas the night

I mean month before Christmas!