Merry Almost Christmas

Here are some highlights from the past few weeks.

Violet's ballet class had an open house where parents could watch them do their moves.

This picture is pretty funny because each of the girls are doing different moves.

Ava's class had a party. Here she is playing bingo.

A "Gingerbread" play house.

A snowball fight made with mismatched socks.

They also made ornaments, decorated cupcakes and had snacks.

Visiting Santa was the best this year. We took the girls ice skating at Campus Martius park and inside the Compuware building was Santa! No line, excellent Santa. It was wonderful. We will probably have to go back there every year.

Ava quote, "I can't wait until Santa comes because then we're going to be rich!"

Merry Christmas!

Getting Crafty

Usually we don't get super crafty until January, but it's started. Am I crazy for letting my 17 month old paint? probably. But the giant smock worked like a dream.







We also started making gingerbread cookies. You can fit 3 kids on one small stool!



There is a sound that goes with this that's pretty funny.


Violet is really allergic to raw eggs. So she can't help as much as she would like. She gets these odd itchy bumps. So she just enjoyed watching.

Reflections 2011

Ava won second place in the 2011 Reflections Art contest at school! It was the most entered category. We are so proud of her. From the time she was little she has loved drawing and getting messy. I think that is pretty much how she is.













She was so proud of herself. Just beaming. Seeing your kid so happy is just priceless.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow

It's not the first snow, but it's the first really fluffy flakes that have come down.

A Gift for Scott Norton

As many of you know our dear friend Scott Norton was diagnosed with stage 2 brain cancer. Scott has many friends, family, and acquaintances that would like to offer him words of support, but live across the country and perhaps around the world.

We are organizing the making of a "Fighters' Quilt" to uplift him when he is down, cradle his family when they need strength, and give them something to memorialize this time in his life after he beats this disease! We are all fighting with him.

Who: Anyone who knows Scott or his family

What: Write a message of inspiration to Scott on a 6 in by 6 in piece of fabric

Why: To show support for one of the most amazing people we know

How: Write with a sharpie or other permanent ink on a 6 x 6 piece of fabric.

If you do not have one, simply e-mail me at thepaxtons@gmail.com and I will mail you one with a return envelope.

*Make sure to leave at least a 1/2 inch around the edge of the square blank*

When: All squares need to be in by Jan. 31.

Where: Mail the squares to me, Sarah Paxton, at 520 Parkdale, Rochester, Mi 48307. If you need additional information, or have questions, please e-mail me at thepaxtons@gmail.com

Spread the word! Please share this post in any way you can. We want TONS of squares!!