Wednesday Out

Hello,
We just returned from an unusual all-day outing. We went to Holland's dance class this morning to see her little Christmas program. They had a Santa come & when she took her turn sitting on his lap, he asked her what she wanted for Christmas. Well, we had seen another "santa" a couple of weeks ago when we picked up our Christmas tree, so when this one today asked what she wanted, she said, "I already told you last time I talked to you at the pretend North Pole." It was hilarious! He bluffed a bit, and I whispered in his ear (out of Holland's sight) "Easy Bake Oven." So he was able to refer to it. We'll probably reveal the truth about Santa just being a tradition next year to Holland, but for the time being we're still chuckling.

We looked at two pet stores and a humane society today for a pet for Braden. We've promised him something, but have yet to agree on what to get. Eric is set against any type of rodent, and I'm a little hesitant about doing the dog thing again--though we're in a much different situation now, both with house size and not much traveling--and a couple of friends willing to dog sit if we should travel. Hmmm. The hum. soc. had dogs that were too large, and the pet stores were way pricey, but when we arrived home, we found an and in the paper for beagle puppies, so Eric might drive to Foley tomorrow and have a look. At least we don't have much carpeting... We stopped at Chrissie's place for a few minutes (since we were in Buffalo), and the kids were able to take a short horse ride in the arena.

Eric's not feeling well, but otherwise we're ok. Just tired! Between Friday night, Saturday morning, and Tuesday night, we had over 50 people in our home this week. The parties went well. Glad they're over now. I can finally go to the grocery store and get some normal food since there's room in my fridge again.

Yeah--I'm done with school until January. After that, only 4 classes to go!
We bought Aidan a ukulele (sp?) for Christmas--it's going to be a guitar to him, of course. I can hardly wait to give it to him! It was only $17 at Walmart, but I'm hoping it will hold up against his boy-ness! Someone blessed us with a Target gift card, so Monday night, while another couple from church babysat our children, Eric and I were able to go to dinner and shop for gifts! Aside from the pet, with the exception of a few stocking stuffers, we're pretty much done shopping for our children and Chrissie. Short & sweet!

Tomorrow night we are going to a dinner theater play, compliments again this year of Daemynn's dad (our realtor). Daemynn & Tara & we have lined up 2 babysitters to come here and watch our 6 kids while we go. It's such a neat thing to get to do, and all we pay for is drink, dessert & tip (& babysitters)! I'm pretty excited!

Tonight Eric has his first premarital counseling appointment for the first wedding he will do at our new church. The couple is coming here, so Eric and I will still get to have our Wed. evening 8 p.m. date to watch The West Wing together (we've done that a few times this year).

Well I guess that's enough blogging for now!
Have a blessed holiday season!
Kelly for the Dykstras