Matt and Ben's Christmas Concert

Matt and Ben had their Christmas concert today at the french school. They both sang very well and as Ben puts it "We were dressed up and looked very handsome!" I also thought I would put a video of Sam ... crawling. He stands and cruises but has a very interesting way of getting around!!! Thomas, Sam, Papa and I had a fun day at home while the big boys were at school. Hope you are all getting as excited as we are for the big day on Friday!! The MacNeills.

Thomas' Christmas Concert

Thomas had the Kiddie Town Daycare Christmas concert. He may not have sung a thing, but at least he stood with the other kids... surprising when this kid got up last year and "helped out on stage" when he was not even at the daycare yet!! Tom did manage to find the courage to go up to santa (of whom he was terrified last year) and receive his gift. Samuel seemed incredibly interested in Santa. We then had a wonderful lunch and headed home to play. One week until Christmas and counting!! The MacNeills

Flowers for Everyone!!

Shawna (from playgroup) makes these headbands for little girls. Since Liz and I only have boys, we thought we would try some on our boys!!! Pretty cute really!! The MacNeills

3rd Week of Advent!!

As we enter the third week of advent we finally decide it is time to get and decorate our tree!!! If you look closely you will notice about 10 small plastic balls all in the space of about 1 square foot... Tom had a great time helping out!! He also loves Bob der Baumeister, so he was proud when he had a Bob on his cheek!!! Sam is standing for several seconds at a time and he just loves to clap. The day before we got the tree, he decided it was time to start "scooting around... " Wish us luck..the tree is tied and I hope the decorations won't get eaten!! We hope everyone else is having as much fun as we prepare for Christmas. If you ask Sam how big he is .. he can answer "So gross" (which means "this big") with his arms up in the air!!! The MacNeills.

St Nikolaus Day

Not only did we try to squeeze in some St Nikolaus celebrations and treats (thanks Oma and Poopa for the surprises!!), we got to watch a Santa Claus parade and visit with Gramma and Dale and the Pendletons!!! What a busy and fun day. I think this is the first year that I recall us not needing snowsuits in order to watch the parade!! (As you see, Matthew took his jacket off!! It really was a warm night.) Happy St. Nikolaus to everyone!

Thomas shows he can make noise with a bugle while Matt, Ben, Jacquie and Sam found the bumble bee stuff we use for our "Relay for Life Team " that is called the "Hive Honeys". Amazing what happens when mama is at work and the boys have a day off school!!! They had so much fun baking, doing tons of crafts, reading and playing with Jacquie and Vanessa. Thanks again!!! The MacNeills.

Lights For Life and the Last Week.

Full of smiles and alot of drool, Samuel just got 3 of his top teeth this last week. (But still does not have his left upper top one!!! Weird!!) Matt and Ben still enjoy playing with all the new toys!! Sam is starting to stand..for about 10 seconds at a time now!! We also went up west to visit Cheryl and all the girls. Sam likes to check out Avery's mouth and her legs!! Watch out!!! Matt has been reading books to Thomas. Mama and the two older boys got to go out to "Lights for Life" which is the fundraising event for the PCH hospital. We even met Audeane there!! What a good light show to music!! The MacNeills