The Callaway Family

My friend Kristi summed up my feelings in one word....ahh...! Winter Break could not have come at a more needed time. It is time to catch-up at home and enjoy time with the fam! Here are a few highlights from the last few weeks.

We FINALLY were able to get a picture of Jackson with Santa. He is five-years-old and this is the first year he was willing to get close enough to capture a picture! We were going to go see the Santa in the mall, but Nordstrom had a Santa,and there was no line to wait in. It was time for Madelyn to eat, and she was all snug in here stroller, so we did not attempt getting a picture with here and Santa.

At school we were teaching Fairy Tales. My team decided to have a Fairy Tale parade. It was so much fun seeing the children dressed in their costumes. The teachers also had fun! From the left we have...The Gingerbread Man, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood (me), Peter Pan, The Frog Prince, a Princess, and The Big Bad Wolf from the 3 Little Pigs.

Last week we had our first freeze and ice storm. Our driveway and street was a sheet of solid ice. My school and Jackson's school was delayed 2 hours. Then at the last moment Jackson's school closed for the day! I had been calling my principal letting her know that it was much worse at my house, and she told me to just take my time and that I could bring Jackson with me if I needed to. So, Jackson was in Mrs. Callaways' class for a day.

And finally, our Christmas shopping is complete. I am not one of those smart people that have their shopping completed before Thanksgiving. I do, however, know what I am going to buy, I just choose to wait until the last week to get it. Hum, sounds a little like procrastinating; something I am pretty good at. I usually do my best work like that! Tomorrow, Jackson and I will be making cookies for Santa and a few other sweet yummys.

Madelyn had her 4 month check-up today. She weight 13lbs 10oz, and is 23 1/2 inches long. She has really blossomed in the last month. I love to hear her giggle when Jackson is doing something funny and silly.

Merry Christmas!