Elf Louise

One of our favorite traditions in SA is wrapping gifts with Elf Louise.  This organization provides gift to needy children each year.

My kiddos love getting to pick and wrap, and they pray over each family.  I pray their Christmas is as blessed as ours.

It's truly humbling to see all these gifts, wrapped and ready for families who need them...

The Honor Society kids!

Magic Stix - A Mom of Many Review

I just have to introduce you to my newest must-have!  

They are Magic Stix - washable markers that DON'T DRY OUT!  Yes, even with the cap off for 7 days, the markers are just a fresh as when you took them out of the box. 

Do you know what this means?  You won't need to keep buying markers every time your sweet-but-forgetful children use them :-)

They come in 12 and 24 packs - you can get them here.

Here's a couple of other facts - they are odorless, washable and completely non-toxic.

We love the bold colors, sharp tips, and the smooth feel. 

These are perfect for stocking stuffers - go get yours!

I was given a free sample in exchange for my honest opinion of the product.  I did not receive any compensation, and the opinion is completely my own.

SNOW in San Antonio!

For the first time since 1985 - it snowed in San Antonio, TX.  I guess we do have the knack of bringing the snow wherever we go :-)

It was big, wet flakes and we loved every minute!  It coated everything and the next morning we woke up to our own winter wonderland.

Best of all, it was gone by noon the next day - all the fun, none of the pain!  This is how I do winter...

I was excited to see this on my weather app!

Then, it started to snow!

The next morning:

More Music Man...

I think this is my favorite show!  Both because 4 children were in it, and because it was filled with fun music and dancing.  Thank you STAGE Theater for making awesome memories for us!

Mr. Shapoopy...  

Making her debut as a "Pick a Little Lady"

My dancer takes the stage again - this time as a Grecian Urn!

You can talk...

She really can do a southern accent!

Marcellus and Harold Hill

Even better with friends!

The trouble-maker boyfriend...

Music Man

4 of my kids were in the SAME show!  What a fun experience for each of them.   They were part of The Music Man, Jr.  - we have not singing the songs...

More posts will follow,  I just had to share these cast pics!

Nutcracker!

One of our favorite Christmas activities is going to see The Nutcracker (or dance in it..)

This year, the girls and I decided we did NOT need any male input, and had a girls date.  How nice to just enjoy the performance with no rude comments!

It was beautiful - as usual!