In December, Sydney received her Young Womanhood Medallion. There was a lot of work and effort and faith that went into her projects and we are really proud of her for accomplishing her goals.
She also got her driver's license. She is legal and official. I wrote a cute little ditty about her, her license and her purse over here. (click)
Also in December, Sterling celebrated his birthday. He even received this beautiful, hand-crafted birthday crown. Lucky boy.
The family went to Home Depot to run a few errands (with cousin J) and we discovered a music speaker to put in the shower. It was pretty awesome and now I want one.
At the Dewey family Christmas party, we decided to try something different for the nativity. We started in an effort to do a shadow box play and instead, ended up with a puppet play. It may have been a little rowdy and imperfect, but the kids really enjoyed being behind the table and working the silhouette puppets.
Uncle Mike is always a hit at family gatherings. In good weather, he skateboards. In cold weather, he does all kinds of tricks inside.
One of our favorite Christmas activities was going to see "Forgotten Carols" by Michael McClean. It was awesome!!! And the perfect lead-in to Christmas!
One more thing for December. I bribed my kids with their own box of ice cream and their own box of toaster strudel to sing Great Grandma Gabbott's song,
"Around the World at Christmas Time"
for the ward party.
It was awesome. She left behind beautiful words to music and I'm so grateful my kids learned it and that it could turn their hearts to their ancestors. Even if it takes a little bribery.
