9 December 2012 - Finals Week/Decorating

Since we're going to Florida for Christmas this year, we decided on a minimalist approach to our tree.  We got another plantable one like last year's, but this year it's only about three feet tall.  Much less expensive and easier to manage physically.

Joanne brought it home and went to work decorating it.  It will be a nice addition to the yard come springtime.

Joanne took a shot of our four active young women this past Wednesday.

While hanging Christmas lights in the entryway, Joanne decided to clean the chandelier and change a couple light bulbs.

On Saturday we had our ward Christmas party.  The bishop had to have his photo with our special visitor.

The girls decided to have a "sleepover" in Jessica's room.  They were out cold quickly, but at least Emily and Jessica looked pretty comfortable.

Madeline on the other hand, did not look so comfortable.

'Tis the season to make and decorate cookies, and the girls have been hard at work.  Once the cookies were ready to go, we took some time and delivered them as a family to neighbors.

This week was finals week, and I've never given a final exam without bringing Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to my students.  This year Krispy Kreme had snowman doughnuts.  The students loved them.

Beginning this year I am the faculty advisor for the wrestling team at W&J.  Most of you will probably know that I was a wrestler in high school.  On Saturday (before the ward Christmas party) I went to watch our first home meet of the season.  We lost, but it still got my blood pumping.