We enjoyed celebrating Lucas, Tyler and Joey's 3rd birthday in sunny CA. They kids played outside all day and came in long enough for some cake and gifts. What a great beginning to a fun week ahead!
Tonight we had our family Christmas. This year Eric made the girls new bedroom furniture and Grandpa made the boys new beds as their gifts. The girls loved the surprise but Lucas wasn't to sure that his bed was a very good "present", he couldn't unwrap it. 
Since we won't all be able to get together on Christmas Day we celebrated Christmas with the VH gang this weekend. Lots of fun was had by all! Grandma made each of the grandkids a scrapbook of highlights from 2006...they were a huge hit!
Last week was the week for Christmas programs. Mia had a Christmas Chapel on Friday and they all wore the traditional white cape with red bow. (Eric even wore the same attire years ago!) Holly had a pre-school program in the evening called "The Shepherds Christmas." They both did a great job!
...you'll hope he does some tricks. And that just what he did. Today, being the first day back to school in a while, Holly finally got to be the "special" birthday girl. One of the things the birthday girl gets to do is a magic trick. Holly decided she didn't know any tricks but knew someone who did so we asked the teacher if Uncle Dave's dog, Butch could come do her trick for her. Well, he came and did an outstanding job! He even accompanied her class on a couple songs...The "ABC" song as well as "Old McDonald Had a Farm". Thanks again, Butch!
