December 2019

December 7th - We celebrated Maden! First, we went to his ballgame, he had a great game, he made 2 baskets! Clark was so funny at the ballgame, he would not look at me when I tried to take his picture  We celebrated Maden's 10th birthday (He was born on December 5th) with dinner, cake and bingo! Sure do love this boy that made us grandparents! How did he get to be 10? Grandpa Chin Chopper (or Chambers as most know him) was the bingo caller.  There were lots of prizes, but Jared won the grand prize for Blackout Bingo! He was way excited to win the grand prize.

December 8th - Nikelle brought an ice cream cake and we had a little early (his birthday is the 11th) celebration for Jared. I loved watching Hallie's expressions as we sang to Jared.

Dec. 18th - Ryder got to see Santa at the Snake River Library, he was a little shy, but was thrilled with his book and candy cane.  He was fascinated with the upside down tree at the library, actually, I was too!

December 21st - Chambers Family party at the Matsuura's Clubhouse.  Julie planned a nice dinner, then we played a gift passing game, and a cellophane gift game.  The kids (big and little) thought it was great fun.  Then the kids enacted the Nativity.  Molly was a beautiful angel, Mylee was Mary, Joseph was Joseph, Hallie was a big baby Jesus with a bottle and pierced ears. Other cousins were the shepherds and wisemen.  It was a fun night.

December 22nd - Nikelle and Molly and I went to the Live Nativity at Jensen's Grove with my parents and Lynne's family.  We got there early and only had to wait in line for about 15 minutes.  It was great, but it was kind of weird that it was still a little light. I love that our community comes together and does this every other year.  Such a great reminder for the reason for the season. It was also nice that it wasn't extremely cold this year.  Then, we enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies in the shelter. 

Christmas Day! We started the day with Monkey Bread at 10:00 for those who wanted to come then.  There was still some left for those that came later.  We opened presents for a while.  We got all the kids except Hallie a little motion activated drone.  They are kind of crazy little things.

December 26 - Hallie in the funny purple ball.  She thought she was so funny.  December was a good month, with a lot going on.  I didn't seem to take a lot of pictures, though. Maybe that should be one of my resolutions for 2020, take more pictures!