The Jasons Great Outdoors: Calm, Warm Christmas...in Texas.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Calm, Warm Christmas...in Texas.

Scott and I still laugh when we realize we are in Texas. Seriously, we NEVER thought about this state, let alone living here! BUT this was our first southern Christmas and we made the most of it. I literally cranked up the air conditioning so that we could enjoy the fire, and our warm pajamas. We also added a new twist to our holiday traditions. Kids and I thought it would be fun to open presents on Christmas Eve. Four o'clock was as far as we made it that day before caving into our curiosity (plus I wanted Scott to have a chance to play with his new rollerblades). No regrets! The rest of the afternoon we all played inside and out. Christmas morning was lovely. Just a few presents left from Santa and our stockings. Plus, sticky buns and huge cups of coffee!
Today is our first day "back to school" and the kids are transitioning fairly well. We also pick back up on Spanish class, piano lesson, track, and horseback riding. Ethan also has baseball try-outs this month! BUT! Last night his coach from last seasons Allstar team contacted Scott. He asked that Scott be assistant coach for his team this year ensuring that Ethan would play for him!!!!!!! (All coaches and assistant coaches automatically have their sons on their teams). So, he will try-out with out much pressure because he already knows his team and coach! The kid could hardly control his joy! Coach Hall was a dream coach for the short time he had him on the Allstars.