Marshmallow Igloo

Luke started a pre-K program here in Georgia shortly after we moved. He attends Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. One of of his assignments was to make an igloo at home and bring it in to the class to show. We decided to make an igloo out of marshmallows and cream cheese frosting. (2 very delicious sweets!)

Morgan had worked all day but willing spear headed this project with the kids.

Of course we ate more marshmallows then we used in the igloo!
The Fife Igloo

Luke's teacher, Ms. Brenda, was very impressed with his igloo. He got to choose a prize from the Treasure Chest for his hard work. Needless to say, a few days later he begged to make another igloo. His teacher accepted the second igloo too and he got to choose another prize. Luke is definitely motivated by prizes!

Ballerina Miriam

Miriam loves to dance. On Friday morning, it was just us girls at home and she found a tape with ballet music. She had fun dressing up and practicing her steps. She created her own moves and kept dancing for 15 minutes. Here is a short clip from her performance:

Christmas Day

Santa ate our cookies!

Here's a few pictures of the kids opening presents. Santa made his second stop to our kids this season and found them with no problems in NC. Just one more visit from Santa when we get to Georgia and are reunited with Daddy!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Christmas Eve with the Lewis Family

After eating a delicious meal, we settled into the den for a Nativity play by the grandchildren. Luke was Joseph and Kaitlyn was Mary. Eve played as baby Jesus. Miriam was supposed to be an angel but wanted the role of Mary instead. What a diva! Madison was an angel and Connor was a wise man.

After the play, we opened gifts. Here's Miriam opening the pots and pans that Maw Maw gave her. She was so happy and just smiled so much!

Luke was excited to get more Book of Mormon scripture action figures from Maw Maw.

Eve acted impartial to most of her gifts but I think she will love them all in just a few months! ( I liked them all and can't wait to start playing with them.)

Paw Paw gave Connor this cool tractor. Doesn't he look so cute sitting there with his John Deere hat?


We had a great afternoon with the family and the kids were so tuckered out that when I asked them to lay in bed with me for a nap, I didn't get any refusals. They were out in 3 minutes! Now that is what I call a Merry Christmas!

Snow in NC

We arrived in NC on the 15th...just in time for a major snow storm to hit a few days later. We loved watching it fall from the sky! Luke had a great time crunching through it a few days later (he was sick with an ear infection the day it started snowing). Miriam didn't really like the snow...too cold and the glare off the snow made her pretty upset.

A Visit with Santa

Before we left Washington we were able to sit on Santa's lap and give him our requests for Christmas. Even little Eve had a chance.

My 3 little ones

When we got home, Grandma couldn't resist taking a photo op of Eve under the tree since she looked like a present in her outfit. Eve is 6 weeks old in this picture.

Eve's Blessing

We were able to bless Eve Leona Fife the Sunday that Morgan was home. Here's the five fabulous Fifes afterwards:

Our sweet Eve