CFG Christmas Program

Our kiddos did a fantastic job performing at the annual Christmas Program this year. Brighton sang "Three Little Angels" and Max and Bella got dooooown to Rockin Around the Christmas Tree (all of which we got on video - the kids were amazing). We are so lucky to have them at St. John's Center for Generation for preschool/daycare - it is a fantastic program. The picture above is of Brighton's Pre-K Bees classroom - she is second from the left. Below is a picture of Max, Brighton, Bella and their friend Ellie.

More Holiday FUN!

After visiting Santa at the Santa Brunch, Bella and her friend Reese were able to hang out for a moment - and show off their "best friends" necklaces.

Max decided to give himself a Santa beard.

And when we got home, the kiddos made a fantastic snowman...all by themselves! I was inside wrapping presents and came out to this masterpiece. I love the sea shells - they make great features.

The ARROWHEAD CHRISTMAS PROGRAM and SANTA BRUNCH!

Max and Bella did a fantastic job performing at their school's Christmas Program. My favorite song was "Mashed Potato" but all of their performances were smashing (or mashing).

Max is pictured top row, third from the left.

Bella is also in the top row, fifth from the left.

We also had a great time with Papa Jerry and Pam at the Santa Brunch last Sunday. The kids loved sitting on Santa's lap and telling him all about their Christmas dreams. Max, however, was having a hard time smiling "nicely" for the camera - BOYS!

The little munchkins are growing up!

Brighton's Conversation with Santa

The week after Thanksgiving we attended a fundraiser night at Barnes & Noble to support Arrowhead Elementary. When we arrived, Brighton could hardly believe that Santa was there! After waiting patiently in line for her turn to talk with the Jolly Old Sole, she approached him for her opportunity to let him hear all about her Christmas dreams.

Well, Santa promptly noticed that Brighton was a bit younger than the other kids and asked her, "you are too little to go to school, aren't you?" "Nooooo - I am a BEE!" Brighton replied. At that point Santa shocked us all by asking Brighton if she went to St. John's (which is precisely where Brighton attends daycare and preschool). Our jaws hit the floor when Santa said, "I'm sure you know Lucy and Sydney, then." Brighton almost screamed, "THEIR MY BEST FWIENDS!!!" Gavin and I, along with about 10 people in line, were now listening attentively to see what Santa was going to know about Brighton next. Brighton continued to stare at Santa adoringly until he asked, "and what is YOUR name, little girl?"

Brighton went silent. She looked confused, even disbelieving, and she said, "you don't know my name?!?!?!?" To which Santa responded that he had quite a lot of little boys and girls' names of which to keep track. Brighton, not believing that Santa knew her friends Lucy and Sidney but didn't know HER, said rather loudly, "SANTA, you know my name, you've known my name since my FIRST CWISTMAS!!!! .... It's BRIGHTON BRADLEY MURPHY!" Everyone laughed and the conversation turned to Brighton wanting "everything she sees on TV." Needless to say, it was pretty darn cute - we're still giggling a bit about it.

Sledding at the Ranch!

While relaxing at the ranch (swimming, watching movies - REALLY relaxing), we decided to take the kids sledding. We had a great time cruising down this little hill, although a little more snow would have been nice to cover the sage grass.

Wednesday before Thanksgiving

We love our new tradition (this is the second year) of spending the Wednesday before Thanksgiving with the Overstreet Crew. We head to the ranch for Thankgsiving each year and the Overstreets come to Montana...this gives us the opportunity to spend some quality time with our Auntie, Uncle and Cousins!

Max, Reese, Tavia Luke, Chani, Grandma Barbi, Colton, Bella, Me, Gavin, Papa Jerry and Brighton, and Cade all joined us for night of family fun.

Brighton's ARIEL Birthday Party!

Brighton's Fourth Birthday Party was a great success. She had a ball with about 24 of her closest friends at Kids Klubhouse in Billings. It was a lot of fun for the kids - they all left sweaty after playing so hard.

Brighton is obsessed with Ariel at the moment the cake - Ariel's Grotto - is shown above.

The Birthday Girl at the bottom of the slide with a shiner (she ran into a table a few weeks ago - it was MUCH worse a week ago).

Brighton with some of her friends.

Getting ready to have some cake and ice cream!