Student of the Month

AJ was chosen as Student of the Month, for the month of November, at his school. Student of the Month is for a student that has shown outstanding performance and behavior. Only a few are selected each month out of the entire school. This was not AJ's first time receiving this award. He received one last year in Pre K as well. 

 I was so thrilled to find out that Ronde was chosen for Student of the Month for the month of December!  It makes me so proud of my boys for their dedication and hard work at school.  For receiving these certificates, they both received a free Happy Meal coupon. So I will be taking them today for dinner :)

We are a diaper free house for the first time in 6 years! This is a huge mommy milestone for me!! Jamal  was super easy to potty train and it only took a week. Andre says I have potty training down to a science. My goal was to have him potty trained before I start my classes again in the Spring. I'm proud of my little man and I'm so happy that I'm done changing diapers!

Gingerbread House

Unexpected Snowfall

We were so surprised to wake up to snow this morning! We were only expecting icy roads for today. The weather didn't feel very cold, no wind, and the only child that wanted to play in the snow was Jamal. So we dragged his John Deer Tractor out to the front yard and played. The snowflakes were so big and pretty. I just drank my coffee and watched the snow fall. So pretty! 

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning! We had an awesome Christmas this year. Our first Christmas in our new home. We even got some snow! The boys got everything they wanted this year and we are so grateful to be able to provide them a great Christmas. Ronde got a lot of action figures, super hero masks, spiderman web blaster, and a light saber that he asked Santa for. Both AJ and Ronde got a pair of new roller skates, Wii,  and Skylander Giants Starter Pack. AJ got a new skateboard and pogo stick from Santa and a dream lights pillow pet that he has wanted for months. Jamal got a John Deer tractor, a pirate ship, Chuck the truck, and a few other gifts. I got Andre a new Playstation 3 and he got me a new Macbook Pro!! Everyone was very happy! I cooked Christmas dinner the night before so I wouldn't have to cook on Christmas. We ate leftover Horseradish crusted steak Roulade, sauteed green beans with garlic and tomatoes, buttered dill red potatoes, dinner rolls, and strawberry cheesecake for dessert. I also baked sausage cheese balls to snack on. This meal is becoming our Christmas dinner tradition. 

PS.  Jamal got his first haircut!

Family Turkey Project