Santa

We had a really fun ward party last week. The middle school jazz band played for us, and they were so impressive! All the kids that were there went crazy over the music, it was so cute.

And Santa came!

Go Jessica!

Well what do you know, I've got another stellar girl! Jessica was student of the month for November! In her latest progress report, her teacher said she was "every teacher's dream." I'm so proud, and not at all surprised. Jess is such a good little girl, it's very important to her to always do what's right.

On Marmee's command.

My mom said it's time for me to do a new blog post, and I am nothing if not obedient, so here you go mom.

Actually I didn't think I had any blog-worthy pictures but upon uploading I found that my memory card was rife with cuteness! Enough for many posts to come! Or at least one more after this.

We've been very good this year about getting a jump-start on Christmas. We're basically done with our shopping and we got our tree up the Sunday after thanksgiving. Today I actually finished the decorating, thusly: (ignore the boxes in the corner, we're in charge of ordering the ward emergency supplies . . .)

(Tanya, see your quilt?? It's my most favorite decoration of all!)

On to baby news, Manda is 6 1/2 months old! I can't believe how big she's getting.

She really loves her solid food.

But putting her in her bouncy/feeding seat is becoming treacherous.

So sometimes she gets to sit in the high chair! She thinks this is the best ever.

And our last pic of the day is what I often wake up to on Saturday mornings. Natalie will get Mandie up and entertain all the kids with craft projects in her room while I sleep in. Isn't she cool?