This month started out on a bad note. I was supposed to spend the night with
Madelyn at her dad's house, but she got sick right before I was supposed to get
there. I was so disappointed and angry
the rest of the night, even though we made it up with a family fun night. Good thing good times were just around the
corner!
We had our last week at school before Christmas break and I
was sad it was over. I really miss
school when I am not there. I love to
learn! We had our Christmas party, and
the next day, I got to go to Emily's school Christmas party. The next day, we had our family
Christmas. Even though it wasn't on
Christmas Day, it was really nice to have a full day at home with our family
without having to rush off anywhere. That
was for the next two days! Santa gave me
a Descendants microphone and an Amusement Park Lego Friends that I put together
right away! It takes up so much
room. I got a lot of presents, but Mom
and Dad signed me up to be on a volleyball team! I've been waiting to do this since I was 5
years old!
We went to Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Tom's for Christmas Eve. I had so much fun playing our made up game of
Twister with my cousins, and playing and dancing with Hadley. I got the Golden Retriever stuffed dog that I
have been wanting since this summer! It
looks so real that I have scared several people with it when I place it in
strategic places!
Christmas Day was super busy! We went to Papa Ron and Nana Carol's house in
the morning. I had a lot of fun doing a
Nerf gun war with Chase (even though it scared me at first!) and dancing with
Papa Ron, Mommy, and Emily! I got the
Lego Friends pool (also put together the next day!) After that, we went and visited Great Grandma
Rose. It was really good to see
her. She had been sick so we couldn't
get too close. Since it was early enough
in the day, we raced back home, unloaded, picked up Molly, brought her back
home, and then went to Nana Arden and Papa Rodney's! More Legos and books (already put together
and read!)
I'm glad we got to see my cousins and family, but by the end
of the night, I was in meltdown mode. I
even said I hate Christmas and cried myself to sleep. It was a good Christmas, but probably too
much packed into one day. We spaced
things out a little more for the rest of break.
The day after Christmas, we visited Mr. Kenny. It is always nice to see him and see his
Christmas village. It is quite
impressive! I got to have a play date
with Ella the next day, and Mommy took me and Emily to Kirksville to visit
Stacey and her family the next day. I
got to hold Carter for the first time!
The next day, we went shopping as a family. We needed to do some returns and grocery
shopping. It was a busy and fun day.
New Year's Eve was celebrated at Brynn's house again. The kids played downstairs while the grownups
played games upstairs. This was the
start of me being completely annoyed with Emily. At one point, I even asked if we could sell
her! I just want my own space and friends
and that doesn't happen with her around.
She went home early with Daddy, so I got to have some time. We left before midnight, but I stayed up to
watch the ball drop at home!
Cami came over for a play date on New Year's Day. The next day, Daddy went back to work. That was a short break for him! We went to get our hair cut by Kaitlyn. I got layers put into my hair, and I really
like it! I had an orthodontist
appointment the next day, and he said I may get my braces off in April, but
definitely by May! I chose Mizzou colors
again for my power chain and bands.
The next day was back to school. It was nice getting back to the routine, but
only for 2 days. We had Lila over for a
play date on Sunday, and had a late start on Monday due to ice. We also had an early out that week because it
was supposed to ice. The next day, we
had a play date at our house, and things seemed back to normal. (I'm still annoyed by Emily!) I also had Ella over for a play date and
sleepover. We went to bed way too late, but the next day we played in the snow and her dad took us and her sisters swimming.
We were supposed to go back to school the next day, but it was called
off. Three day school week!
I got to start volleyball though! We had our first practice, and then a game
that weekend. I really thought it was
going to be like a Mizzou volleyball game, but it was MUCH slower paced. I really enjoy it though, and can tell I am
going to get better. I even scored the
first game point!
Family photo
Roller skating fun in the garage
Boyer girl snuggles (this usually ends in disaster because I get pushed away by Emily)
We get along some days though
The snowman wind chime I made during the Christmas party (I gave it to Dad for Christmas)
Ready for Santa means...
saying good-bye to Elmo
Descendants microphone (I was just getting warmed up!)
OMG-volleyball earrings!
Enjoying our presents at home
4 out of the 6 cousins
Volleyball sweatshirt
I loved this dog!!!
Playing Twister
Mizzou shirt!
And the Lego pool!
Dancing to Christmas music
Our family with Papa Ron and Nana Carol
Grandma Kathy and her girls (and Wonder Woman)
More Legos (I just can't get enough-I've asked to have my own Lego room and was disappointed at the answer)
Piggy back rides from Jacob and Jonathan
Holding Carter
Selfie with Mom
Before and after my first volleyball game
Ready for anything!
Passing
Ready to play in the snow with Ella (and Emily)
We played a game of "wolf"
Not great for sledding or snowman building, but I loved it anyway!
Cute Molly, snuggling her toy
Roller skating in the garage
Volleyball gifts
Dancing with Hadley
Dancing at Papa Ron's
Game serve (not the game point one)
