Well, it’s past time for a family catch up on what’s been going on. The holiday season feels like it’s going so fast, but we’ve had so many wonderful experiences this year.

First of all Sunday evening I got a very unexpected treat. Due to some circumstances, I got to share the stage with ALL FOUR of my kids. That is right! And Jo directing as well! What a treat! It was the church Christmas program. Robert had the lead of Leon the child director, Jaclyn was a soloist not wanting her solo to be cut because her Grandma was coming all the way from Iowa to hear her sing and then Thomas was a fabulous looking wiseman. Ben found himself as the baby Jesus (and did a wonderful job I might add) while I played Grandpa (didn’t take as much theater magic as some might think). Overall just a wonderful experience.

Monday evening the kids had their school concert. All the groups did wonderful, especially Robert’s class with their version of Feliz Navidad. (You know…learning Spanish for fourth graders on a tight time schedule is tough so their version included went something like…Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Faliz Navidad, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah). It was simply too funny!

Tuesday was carolling at the nursing home with the Cub Scouts and the boys made it a joy this year. Wednesday night was the annual Jesus Birthday Party celebration at AWANA at church.

The rest of the week found us finishing up school and getting ready for the holiday break. Today we had the great annual event of the Janssen Christmas gathering. It’s always great to see the kids playing and having fun.

I guess before I go I should give a quick bathroom update…the drywall is ALMOST all up (should get finished tomorrow) and the drywall should get seams mudded tomorrow as well. It appears I’ll miss the Christmas goal, but shouldn’t be long after that!