Christmas Festivities

We've been able to enjoy two different Christmas parades the past couple weekends.  The Wake Forest parade was crowded but still fun.  We don't have any pictures of this one but Zane caught this really short video.  It's not very fun but I just loved Ashlyn's shy, little wave that she would do to everyone who passed:

We also decided we needed to visit the Youngsville parade since it's right by our old neighborhood and we've been going to it for many years.  The kids scored a TON of candy at this one and had a lot of fun:

Zane ended up taking more videos than pictures so if you want to feel like you're at the parade with us or if you just enjoy looking at my kids' backs then you can watch this collection of parade videos.  Nothing exciting really happens unless you want to see Bryson's fun dancing a little after the 3 minute mark:

I've been having so much fun baking with friends and we've enjoyed a few Christmas parties, including our small group party!

Bryson has been bringing some fun things home from school.  He made a wish list for items he wanted for Christmas and of course I had to question his 3 items:

He explained that the video game is for him because he wants a new game player that he can hold in his hand (similar to a Nintendo DS).  He asked for dolls because he wants to give those to his sister and the tv is because he heard his Daddy say that he wants a new tv.  What a sweet boy (although I was tempted to question why Mommy gets nothing)!  :)

He brought home some wrapped gifts for Zane and I.  We thought his reindeer ornament was so cute:

And I LOVED these candle holders he made for us in art class!

Only 3 more days of school and both boys get to stay home until January!!  I definitely better get working on the gifts for Bryson's teachers!