Sun, warmth, beaches, Bucs, family, fun, new shades, a penny skateboard, Bumpa and Gramma’s new house with a pool, hot tub, bocce ball, and pickle ball steps away…
Beach Christmas 2019
All of the details captured in the kids’ first scrapbook!
Until next time Florida!
Flying to Florida on Christmas Eve, so “we” brainstormed writing Santa a note asking him to come to our house early!
When we got home from cousin staycation, our wishes came true!
Theme of the gifts…electronics!
New phones for Caleb and Luke, airpods for Mark and Jayne and first phone for Brynn even though Yokom kids don’t get phones until 6th grade…right Mr. Claus?!*
Wishes do come true!
Lehr Christmas
Secret cousin gifts are always a hit with the gift giver darn near incapable of standing the suspense!
Vintage homemade Christmas tree gift for Gramma! Only a very few would be this joyful to receive (and store) this gift!
Swimming.
“We always stay at a hotel and ALL of my cousins go swimming with me.”
Kate Lehr, December 2019.
Games
Massages
And not pictured, but available by video if requested, Mark introducing Luke and his amazing Lukulele for his musical performance prior to opening up his Papa and Gramma gift. Jingle Bells on the ukulele prepared and practiced for this very moment. Mark’s intro was impromptu and hilariously unforgettable!
The Christmas staycation is tradition with different spins of fun as the kids grow older, but togetherness and the promise of tradition remain.
Merry Christmas Lehr Crew
Spring musical…lead part for Mark!
And “You’re Hired!” for Jayne and the yearbook club!
Big news and smiles for our 7th graders!
Last Longfellow Christmas Music Concert!
We have been watching this same concert for 10 years, and while we agree that there is no reason to shake up what has been working for years (and years and years), we have seen this concert enough times and will remember the “star dance” with fondness.
Cheers! Selfie Worthy!
Crystal Strings at West Acres ~ Mark
Is that the hum of a sewing machine?
Nothing else to do this time of year, may as well make all of our stuffed animals fleece blankets
Longfellow 4th and 5th grade Orchestra, Choir and Chimes concert
The orchestra part is about 5 minutes of a very lengthy concert. Brynn asked her teacher, after her part, “Can I leave?” When asked why, Brynn stated, “My parents are busy.” She has always been our favorite. We bolted, and are sad we did not know this was an option previously!
Ringing the bell WITH carols
Brynn on the ivories for her piano recital
Mark choir concert
And the gift that keeps on giving. Caleb and Luke’s winter orchestra concert had a silent auction also. Upon Mom’s arrival to the concert, Luke said, “Did you bring money?”
“Yes, why?”
“I’m bidding on a ukulele.”
Do you hear what I hear? Winning this holiday season one note at a time!
XC Skiing (no injuries)
Blenders (also no injuries)
Pit Crew letting others do the grilling
Post concert pizza
The 7th graders were so into their phones that they did not see Mom pull into Blaze Pizza. When Jayne realized where we were, she squealed and jumped with joy!
Tradition of 5th grade classroom birthday pizza party
R&R
Warm fun!
Snow fun!
Friendship is my favorite season
