The Wizard of Oz

G, Papa and I took Avery and her friend Lila to the Wizard of Oz last night. Both girls had been to kids theater but never an "adult" show like this and they were great! Avery was so excited all day and asking when she could leave for Wizard of Oz. Of course she wore her sparkly dress from Lila since that is pretty much all we wear these days. 

The show was nicely done and both girls were pretty engaged the whole time. Lila had not seen the movie before so she had lots of questions :) Avery was into until the end when she got bored and just folded her program over and over. But she was paying attention because before we climbed in the car she tapped her heels together and said "There's No Place Like Home" :)

Many of the characters were out in the lobby after the show. Avery did her typical be sort of shy but also want to meet everyone. 

It was such a fun night and can't wait to take them back for another show!

Posing before the show - Lila was not willing to smile or look at the camera :)

Goofing around at Intermission

Meeting the Actors

Catching up on Christmas Activities

I realized I had not posted about any of our December events...Here is what we have been up to this Christmas Season:

• Lots of cookie baking. I was able to make my Grandma Hopkins frosted cookies this year - lots of work but totally worth it! Avery was not as into the decorating as I had thought she would be....It ended up being mostly me and my friend Jaime.
• We had the Christmas Party with my mom's group. It was at Candice's church and we brought in a bounce house and "roller coaster" - Avery had a lot of fun! Usually she wants to play with Hung and me the whole time but this year she was off playing with her friends Leah and Elise and Hung and I got to actually visit with the adults.
• We have been going to UHS basketball games and Avery is part of the Band! She plays her tamborine (G played the "trumpet" and I played the "flute"  the last time- plastic instruments from her Ariel Little Mermaid Band). I think we really added to the songs!!
• We went to a Game Night at Marija and Bill's and Avery got to play with Lila and wore the x-mas dress that Lila got her for Christmas
• All 3 of use went to Zoo Lights with Alicia and Lila's families. It was SUPER crowded but the kids all had fun. We ended at the playground where I think they had the best time running around together.
• Avery and I went to cookie decorating pajama party at Candice's house. The kids watched Polar Express and decorated cookies. Avery played with Elise the whole morning and I had to drag her home :)

Last year we were moving in the middle of December so it's been fun to be able to enjoy the Christmas Season with Avery this year. We have a few more events and then lots of family time to celebrate and be together. Avery can't WAIT for Santa this year and talks about him, the elves and Frosty all the time.

Dressed up to go play with Lila

Karate Kid in front of the tree

Playing in the UHS Pep Band - A little blurry but the best I could get!

Cookie Baking and Decorating

Zoo Lights! It was too crowded and crazy to take pics once we were inside....

Mom's Group Christmas Party (As many of us as we could get in one shot)

Pajama Party - Avery would NOT smile normally like Elise :)

Avery needed to check out her play set and we found a frozen towel outside - She was totally fascinated by this