Our Christmas celebrations started off with our class party. Mommy was our room parent. We played some fun games like Don't Eat the Reindeer, Roll a Snowman, and Do You Hear What I Hear? We also made a Christmas tree ornament out of paint chips which I helped get them ready.
Before our other Christmases started, we celebrated Nana Arden's birthday at her house with Shakespeare's Pizza.
I got my first Christmas present a little early. Mommy and I had a date and she took me to get my ears pierced. I was very startled by the noise and also didn't know the earrings were going to go straight into my ear. I thought they were going to put them in later. But, I was very happy with them. They are turquoise flowers and are very pretty! We went out for Orange Leaf after to celebrate. Wedding cake with rock candy is my favorite. We also went to the Humane Society to look at dogs and cats. Later that night, I had a Daddy-daughter date at an MU women's basketball game. I got Dippin Dots here. I am all about the sweets!
The next day, we made a visit to Mr. Kenny's. He put up Miss Annie's Christmas village. It was so beautiful! She would have been proud. Too bad we didn't think to take a picture of it.
The Christmas celebrations then started. We had our family Christmas on the 23rd. Santa brought me an American Girl doll with a dog and dog pj's. I gave Emily a book and some of my old Little People princesses.
She gave me a stuffed Everest dog from Paw Patrol. I was so excited when I found the package that I didn't even let Emily give it to me! The next day we went to Washington to celebrate with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Tom, and the next day to Grandma Rose's and Papa Ron and Nana Carol's. We had a day at home to rest and play and then went to Nana Arden and Papa Rodney's.
Corinne got to spend the night the next night. We always have a good time together. I love how we get along so well. We also had a nice visit with Stacey, Jaxson, and Harrison before the new year.
The next day was pretty exciting. We took down the Christmas decorations early so we could bring up Mommy's old desk for me. Now, Emily has my old desk and I have a big girl desk! It is only temporary because I will probably get a different one when we get new furniture for my room.
We had several play dates over the past month. We have been getting along so well lately! No more fighting and tears and jealousy. Everyone is a lot happier. I think we are growing up! Mommy and I went to a New Year's Eve party at Brynn's. It was so much fun! We played downstairs, watched a movie, and had sparkling grape juice at "midnight".
Auntie Heather, Uncle Sean, Ashley, and Ian came for a visit too after the new year. Ashley, Ian, and I practiced to put on a show for everyone.
Before going back to school, Papa Rodney, Nana Arden, some of my cousins and our family went to another MU women's basketball game. I was really excited to get back to school and learn more! My New Year's resolutions are to learn about the brain (which Mommy is teaching about in counseling!) and to spend more time with my family and not go in my room as much.
I started selling Girl Scout cookies too. My goal is to sell 80 boxes, but that might be hard because some of my customers from last year are not able to buy. I know I will get some patches though.
When Mommy and I were in a parking lot, she grabbed my hand. When I asked why, she said, "They are backing up and can't see you. I'm taller than you are." I said back to her, "Soon
I'll have to hold
your hand!"
I am only one month away from turning 7 and I am soooo excited!
Before family pictures
Watching PJ Masks with Emily
We don't like to be disturbed!
Reading girls
Snuggles with Twist
Crazy fun on the stool before bedtime
Visitng Mr. Kenny (and Pedro!)
Getting my ears pierced...I was a little nervous...
OK, maybe a lot!
The before and after
Cookies and milk for Santa, carrots for the reindeer
Dog pj's from Santa!
And my American Girl doll (Ella) with the dog!
A dog calendar, of course!
Christmas time with my sister
Christmas snuggles with Merry and Bright
A dog ornament!
And more dog pj's!!!
Holy cow! Dog decals for my dog room!
And Paw Patrol figures!
I do like things that are NOT dog-Lego Friends!
Family photo with Great Grandma Rose
The "Ali Kreklow" hairstyle
Another dog for my American Girl doll!!!
Uncle Duane helping me with my watch-does it go on the right hand or the left?
Excited for Christmas with Corinne
Time to relax and play (this was a present from 5 years ago-still a hit!)
I can still do the angel with Mommy!
Emily loves playing with me (and I like it too!)
I put this Lego Friends together 3 times in one day!
And of course I arranged the animals in this house by color! How else would you do it?
Fun in the rugs at Home Depot
All getting along at our play date
Ummm...we experimented with make up on New Years Eve. What do you think?
Welcome 2016!
Family selfies!
The next generation in Boyer basketball
Most likely watching PJ Masks
And more snuggles with Twist
A kiss for Emily
Ready for the MU basketball game with Nana Arden
Crazy selfie!
Group shot with Ashley and Ian (Emily wasn't feeling it)
We did all enjoy the very old Princess book
I seriously LOVE homework!
Sometimes I don't even take my coat off. Good thing I eat with my right hand and write with my left!
Sister Act
Nothing like a good sword fight on Christmas
Fun with bubble wrap!
