I know I am making a bad habit of doing long updates rather than nice short daily posts, but hey at least I do update!
Life has been a bit crazy and fun around here getting ready for Christmas. Last week, Little Hema had some serious stomach pain. Our doctor sent us to the hospital to get blood drawn. Let's just say he freaked out!! Poor kid! By the way, he was fine and they think he just had a bug or bad gas??? At least he's okay!
We've been to the TGP dino museum about 10 times in the last 2 weeks. We love that place and it keeps us all sane in the cold weather. Here is a model skeleton Hema did all by himself. It's a Hemasauras.
Vela is so big she can do lots of the activities there now and loves it.
Here we are hanging out in the dino cave.
This is Hema's mean shark face, in front of the shark face. 
Hema and Vela riding their buddy!
Vela's new favorite thing it to take of her shoes every second!
On Monday we had the Hawkins family Christmas party at my parents house. Here are a few pictures.
My grandpa was telling some stories. He is in the far left hand bottom of the picture.
Another picture.
More family.
My dad with Vela and Maren. (My dad had just gotten off a LONG day's work and was so tired, but such a trooper.)
Every year our family plays the chimes to various Christmas songs. My uncle John leads it. It is SO fun and everyone loves it. Here is a clip for those family members who missed the party this year. (It sounds a bit weird on this video - but truly sounds better in person!)
We also played bingo and ate stack ups! I love the Hawkins party - it is such a fun tradition!
Today was Hema's Polar Express party at preschool. He got to wear his pj's and take little presents for his classmates. He had so much fun! He loves preschool and is going to miss it over the next couple of weeks. Good thing he'll have dad home for 2 weeks to keep him busy!
And I am looking forward to this to keep me busy....
Vela's new favorite thing it to take of her shoes every second!
On Monday we had the Hawkins family Christmas party at my parents house. Here are a few pictures.
My grandpa was telling some stories. He is in the far left hand bottom of the picture.
Another picture.
More family.
My dad with Vela and Maren. (My dad had just gotten off a LONG day's work and was so tired, but such a trooper.)
Every year our family plays the chimes to various Christmas songs. My uncle John leads it. It is SO fun and everyone loves it. Here is a clip for those family members who missed the party this year. (It sounds a bit weird on this video - but truly sounds better in person!)We also played bingo and ate stack ups! I love the Hawkins party - it is such a fun tradition!
Today was Hema's Polar Express party at preschool. He got to wear his pj's and take little presents for his classmates. He had so much fun! He loves preschool and is going to miss it over the next couple of weeks. Good thing he'll have dad home for 2 weeks to keep him busy!
And I am looking forward to this to keep me busy....I get to pick up my sister Jessica and her new baby Sterling. I haven't met little Sterling yet in person and can't wait to hug and hold him! We are also excited for Jen and Jim and their kids to arrive next week! We love Christmas! Yeah!!!
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You are such a good mom. Your kids are very lucky. I love that you go Thanksgiving Point all the time. My kids love it too.
Thank you for posting the pictures and video of the Hawkins family party. I loved going to that as a kid, but haven't been in FOREVER! It looks fun as always and makes me miss everyone. Maybe some day...
The dino museum looks like a lot fo fun! Thanks for the pics of the Hawkins Christmas party, I am sad we weren't there. It looks like it was a great party.
The Christmas Party was a lot of fun. We still need to plan a cousin party.
you know you have lived on an island too long when you dont recognize a TON of people at the Hawkins family christmas party- SAD!
but so fun to see pictures from it. thanks for posting them and i hope little hema is feeling better!
The pic in the hospital bed freaked me out- I just kept telling myself his boots wouldn't e on if he were admitted!! I am glad it turned out to be harmless!!
That is one huge family party!! How totally fun to have so many so close!!
...that same pic made me a bit nervous, as well. I'm glad all is well in those regards. You are an awesome mom and your family just rocks! Thanks for sharing...
that first picture of hema is so sad! poor little guy! I'm glad it wasn't anything serious.
Glad Hema is okay and we are sad we missed the Hawkins party. Can't wait to see you in a couple days!
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