I almost titled it "An Embarrassment of Riches." Christmas was a mixed bag this year. We got a good solid 19 day break from school, including a week before Christmas. So we got plenty of time to just hang out as a core group. Then we traveled for the south Arkansas tour. It felt rushed like it always does but it was still almost a week from home. We had nice visits with everyone. Jared and his girls were only in town for one day so we didn't get much time with them. Holly and the AZ crew weren't able to make it at all this year so that was a bummer too. It was also our first Christmas without toys, which Jenna celebrated but kind of struck me with melancholy. Happy holidays to everyone. I sincerely hope it was filled with love and joy.
Cam's first program
Today a Thanksgiving Feast was held at Campbell's preschool. Mamaw, Papaw, Pops, Noah, and Dad were able to make it. She was so excited.
Our orange belt
Noah loves karate. He's worked so hard. He came into the last cycle partway so he's been stuck on white belt for a lot longer than the usual 6 weeks and he's had his forms down pat for a month. This weekend was his first graduation and I know I'm his dad but I'll have to tell you he was a rockstar. He was loud, he had perfect form, and he had all the answers for the judges. It was made even more special since Jana, Melissa, Mamaw and Papaw were there to see him. Today's his first time to go with his new orange belt and he's so excited he can't stand it.
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Mamaw and Papaw for the Weekend
We had a really nice weekend with Mamaw and Papaw coming to visit. They did the usual. Pancakes at McDonald's to start the day. Happy Meals at lunch. Then they play wherever the kid's want. On Saturday, Jenna and I took advantage of them and took off to Tulsa for the night. We went to the Heritage Beer Festival while the kids went to the Drive-Thru-Safari in Gentry. Win-win all the way around :)
