Wrapping up the end of the year, the final month ... December. We started it off with some sickness (Not Covid. Keaton got tested even though the symptoms were more like a cold). Keaton was down for a couple days, then Jen for several days. Not "down and out" but she missed Zumba for two-weeks. We had a cuddly kitten (Joy in heat) and BIG snow (school moved online, Zumba was cancelled). The water heater started leaking, but with Gray's connections, were able to get back in business the next day. New couches (after Christmas). Other notable events from the month ...
- Basketball ... as always! Colton has had quite a few games. Last year he played on all his eligible aged teams, Freshman, Soph, JV and Varsity. This year, he's just JV and Varsity. He'll often play the entire JV game, and has been getting quite a few Varsity minutes. He started one game, and has scored almost every game.
- Birthday ... Colton turned 16 years old this month! We celebrated with a family dinner to Red Robin. Colton completed his Driver's Ed class 1st semester, got all his roads/ranges in, and only had the driving test left. Then basketball season started and he just hasn't been able to fit it into his busy schedule. We'd planned on him getting his license right after his birthday/Christmas (had an appointment Dec28) but had to postpone (while you can take the driving test at the DLD, we were scheduled for just the basic appointment).
- Christmas Parties ... the Blackham Bash was up first (12/18), a "Cash Cube" was introduced this year. Yes, one of those enclosures where the air blows bills around whilst the one inside attempts to grab as many as possible. The kids (and adults) had fun. The Westra gathering took place on Christmas Eve, as is tradition. Soups, breadsticks, Brazilian cheese rolls, SO many desserts. Calendars handed out, the annual slideshow, and of course, the candy bar game. Grayson dressed up as an elf for the Symphony Christmas party.
- Christmas Home: Very minor decor this year. Got the tree up ... light on, but never added ornaments. Stockings up (but not down, Santa didn't "stuff" them, but just laid out the goodies). The "Santa Head" filled with M&Ms was probably the highlight of the season (the kids love eating candy from it, but don't eat m&ms anytime else through the year.)
- Baking Spirits Bright ... lots of sourdough loaves, many handed out to friends/neighbors for Christmas. Made the "swig" sugar cookies, and brownies (mint, marshmallow) for family parties (and just to eat). Peppermint puffs (meringue cookies). Did NOT get around to many of the other traditional Christmas cookies this year.
- Winter Waltz ... another date/dance for Colton, complicated a bit by their basketball tournament on the same day. They had to do the "day date" in the morning, and then rush home from the game to make it to the dance.
And with that ... 2021 came to an end. We had the grandparents over for games, and actually had the kids home (sans Cal&K8, but pretty surprised when Keaton/Colton stayed and played). Progressive Rummy and Pirate ... aaaarrrrggg, Grandpa won. And we even made it until midnight! On to 2022 ... but first, a One Second recap from December to wrap things up.
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