December 2011

One day I discovered McKinley doing this (above).  No one even showed her how to correctly hold a pencil. I was impressed considering the struggle I've had with some of her older siblings (and am still having). 


Later in December, my parents were able to fly out for a few days to have a mini Christmas with us.  It was so wonderful.  We were able to fit an many things, yet still had time to just relax and chat.  During our gift exchanging, Grandad was our santa, passing out many fun things...

like this dinosaur that growls and stomps...

this collector's book of UofA basketball (very exciting for a certain big fan)!

A friendship bracelt maker - we've had many fun hours using this (sometimes I let Lexi use it too - haha).

A remote control dragon, complete with stomping and growling so he can battle the dinosaur.

The brightest, prettiest, sparkliest light up shoes you ever seen!  At first when McKinley wore these in the car at night we thought we were being pulled over because of these really bright flashing lights we saw out of the corner of our eyes.  They're so fun!

And my elegant diva mom apron :)

We also went to our church Christmas party while my parents visited and we were able to take this nice picture.

As I said in the last post, we stayed home for the holidays for the first time ever.  It was definitely different not traveling or being together with our extended family, but it was nice just taking it easy here at home.  We actually had to try to figure out some of our own traditions. 
Here are the kids sporting their new jammies that they opened on Christmas Eve.

Lexi & Tyler playing a very "serious" Mary & Joseph as we acted out the Christmas story.

1st official Colorado Springs Lincoln Family Christmas Eve

Bright and early Christmas morning.  We decided to open up our stockings before we went to church.

The loot!

After church the gift opening marathon began :)  McKinley in her fairy princes, butterfly costume.  She recently developed a thing for butterflies.

It's Woody!  Colton still loves him some Toy Story.

Tyler and Lexi scored some new scooters.

What's Christmas without some snow?

We were able to get out a few times and sled.  Luckily our street is a pretty sweet sledding hill.

Spending some time with friends: McKinley & Skyler (the baby that was born in our basement last spring). Sadly, Skyler & her family moved away to California a few weeks ago and we will miss them dearly!