The LCBCrew: February 2023

Nothing says it's December like the return of the elves. ;) Christmas Tree and Elfie got up to some fun this month (as you'll see). The boys were old enough to really join the girls in enjoying some of our favorite Christmas "things"... tree decorating, cookies, Claymation, etc. All four had fun at Santa's Bag (Lily was Crew's helper this year). And Lil had quite the busy month with Nutcracker. It dominated the season, but what an experience. Proud of her for of all she put into it, and so much fun watching her light up that stage!

It was was a Merry Christmas full of love and also everything they hoped for. Lily asked for a hoverboard and baking stuff. Charley asked for the Miko robot and a microphone. Briggs asked for a kinetic sand construction set and M&Ms, and Crew asked for a Bluey jeep.

Oh and Crew turned 3!!! How is that possible?

So here's to another special Christmas, HBD to Crew, and cheers to a new year!

Briggsy's tree.

Off to Santa's Bag.

Let me in!

Meeting baby cousin Allie!

Crew was not a fan of Santa... again.

And in the end they all got in. ;)

Then they cut off Santa's head on the one pic that was actually good of the kids. Haha.

Spied this on the monitor when B and Crew were playing... (B got into the Christmas bin and got out the Santa hat and Mrs. Claus gown.) ;)

Making a countdown to Christmas picture (Inspired by Curious George).

Dress rehearsal! Stage door drop off. :)

By Briggs.

Lily had an unexpected long break during rehearsal and all her friends were leaving for dinner so thanks to Grandma for stepping in last minute so I could take Lily out for dinner at Rooster's. Unexpected and special little night out. :)

Christmas card 2022.

Found this going through Charley stuff and just wanted to remember. Just a folder for silly stuff. :)

Opening night! Ready for show 1 of 12!

Before...

And after!

Happy 75th birthday, Grandpa!

Lily was showing me where in the tea dance she was using hair pins and a medicine cup. ;)

Backstage with friends.

She was wonderful!

"Where's the music?" -Briggs. Haha.

Thinking of you, Mot Mot!

Charley's school party.

So sorry Lil was sick for her school party, but her friends signed a bag with get well wishes and sent home all the supplies for her to make her gingerbread men. :)

11 Christmases.

Love this silly pic!

He drew a map from our house to Ben's house, and was so excited to put it in the mail for him.

McAdenville for the first time in years. It was almost a fail, the traffic was so bad. But we parked at Burger King, had dinner, walked it, and made the best of it.

Loved watching him mark off his Christmas countdown calendar.

Fun wrapping with the girls.

Backstage pic with Clara!

And all time fave ballerina Sara Hayes!

Raven. :)

One more day!

Love this pic.

Cookies for Santa.

Watching the Santa tracker.

Claymation.

Looking for Santa's sleigh.

And taste testing his milk.

All is not calm, but all is bright. Trying to savor these people at these ages at Christmas (and always).

Can you guess what Santa's noise is? Ho Ho Ho!
Riddle by Briggs. :)

Merry Christmas!!

He really wanted breakfast in bed. :)

Sentimental about the Christmas trees just like the girls used to be... snipping off a limb to save.

And one from his tree too. ;)

Off to skate at WWC!

Crew even skated!

Crew is 3!!! HBD!

He had a beep beep party with family and a few school friends.

He was so excited for these clothes from Ben (Karly's clothing line).

Crew with his Little Blue Truck lovie. I was hoping it would help ease the transition from having his paci.

Honestly, I think the paci goodbye went as perfectly as it could. We talked about it -- no surprises... we rock rocked and said goodbye (maybe a few tears from Mommy, too). And then he was good! He asked for it a few times and nap was hard to come by for a few days, but overall he did amazing.