Staley's actual birthday was in the midst of the busy Penguin Project rehearsals and shows. She enjoyed a sleepover with friends over Christmas break as her celebration with friends, but we were able to squeeze in her dinner of choice (Zach grilling, of course), dessert (Oreo balls and ice cream), and a few gifts before rushing off to a Penguin rehearsal on her actual birthday. Staley's main birthday gift was tickets to see the musical 'Six' in St. Louis in February.
We celebrated January birthdays with my family.
Cousin time is always the best time.
As a Christmas gift, we got tickets for me to take the girls and my mom to see Les Mis at the Fox Theater. It's my mom's favorite show and one of my favorites as well.
We drove down to St. Louis for the day. We ate a yummy lunch at Fountain on Locust and grabbed dinner at Steak and Shake on the way home.
We all enjoyed the show. The girls had a little trouble following the plot in places, but still said they liked it.
I much prefer giving experiences rather than things as gifts, and I think this one was another winner.
While the girls and I were gone, Briggs and Zach had a fun Daddy day. They went to the Caterpillar Museum and the Riverfront Museum, watched a movie, played games, launched rockets, and ate out. So much fun!!
We took advantage of the first not-frigid and not-melty snowfall of the winter to do a little sledding.
It was a fun time, although Zach and I realized that our old people bodies are not made to go down hills on saucer sleds or snowboards anymore.
The rest of our month was filled in with play dates, activities, lessons, rehearsals, and some cozy time at home when our schedule wasn't full with all the other things.
Our January was full and fun and flew by. Here's hoping February does the same.
