The LCBCrew: January 2025

December was a big month to say the least! As soon as the girls and I got home from the mountains we got our Christmas tree -- Everyone is at great ages to enjoy decorating the tree, so that was fun to all do together this year. Lily was busy with Nutcracker rehearsals and then lots of shows. I just love watching her dance! She was a soldier and mother ginger doll this year (the mother ginger dance was our favorite part!). We had fun doing all the Christmas "things" -- the boys went to Santa's bag, we made cookies, worked on our Christmas puzzle, watched our favorite holiday movies, and went to the Polar Express!

It was a big Christmas morning! Everyone got what they wished for from Santa -- Crew got his remote control tiger monster truck. B got his telescope and roller coaster legos. Charley was surprised with a Barbie dream house (something she's always wanted!), and Lily got Harry Potter legos!

Then it was Crew's 5th birthday! HBD to our sweet and silly boy! He had a dinosaur party at Discovery Place, and then cake and presents with family at our house. Happy 5 Crew!!!

And then we had a super fun New Year's Eve. The kids did a family talent show and took turns singing songs. The girls made it 'til midnight! Here's to a happy, healthy 2025!

Reading the Christmas story.

Making playdoh for preschool.

It's that time!

Haha. Tradition.

Never too big. 😉

The elves have started making mischief!

Congrats Briggs -- dragon of the week!

Tower by Crew. When you leave your Costco lying around...

Dinner before her first Nutcracker show of the year.

Backstage!

Santa's Bag!

Picking out special branches. 😊

Watching Claymation.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Just to remember what Nutcracker season looked like. 😉

Starting our 1000 piece puzzle!

Lindsey Stirling. Felt guilty taking them out on a school night, but so good!

Elves!

Taylor Swift's birthday.

Elf zip line.

Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Mom stayed with us during Hogan's trip -- always love having her at the holidays.

Christmas cookies!

Haha. Found this on my phone.

Kneeling at the Manger.

Last preschool Christmas party!

Northwest audition!

B's note to the elves.

Happy (school) birthday, Crew!

Snowman game!

First grade Christmas party.

Crew's note to the elves (with a little help from B).

Pajama day!

Proud of myself for getting the inflatables up this year (and we finally have a penguin for every family member!).

And my old fashioned door (and cute helper). 😊

Ready to see Santa!

Pre-Christmas cousin visit.

Cookie run!!! When you get ready for Nutcracker just in time to stop by the store and literally run to get cookies and book it. 😉

Nutcracker 2024!

J'Adore this soldier!

From tea one year to helping with tea hair the next.

Mother Ginger!

I LOVE this pic. ❤️

Reading me My Father's Dragon.

Hehe.

Watching Lily dance!

What a wonderful Nutcracker season. First time in three years she didn't miss a show (thanks to pneumonia she did miss dress rehearsal, but thankfully she was well by the first show and stayed well). Go Lily!!!