Happy birthday, Nana!

We celebrated Nana's special day a little early, since she had to go home!

8th Annual Bowden Bowl Bash

After a brief hiatus, the Bowden Bowl Bash was back in business!  Penn State played on December 27th in the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College, winning in a nail-biting overtime.  Nana was the second person to attend a BBB in two states.  After the party, she said we had such nice friends.  No matter how old you are, it always feel good to know your mom likes your friends!

2014 Christmas Letter

Our 2014 Christmas Letter can be found here.

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve Fun

Everyone opened one present early . . . 

Christmas pajamas from Papa & B'dette

We decorated cookies, then hung our stockings while watching It's a Wonderful Life.

Emily's Stocking

Sarah's Stocking

Greg's Stocking

Daniel's Stocking

Nana's Stocking

 Then we put Baby Jesus in each manger.

Emily did the Advent calendar Baby Jesus

Sarah did the manger on the mantle

 Finally, we prepared for Santa's visit . . . 

Emily helped Daniel write a letter to Santa

Daniel left cookies, eggnog, and carrots out for Santa and the reindeer

Emily is 14!

Daniel's Holiday Program & Party

Daniel's class sang "Mittens & Gloves" and "If I Could Fly Like a Snowflake."

Class Book Exchange

Daniel was thrilled to get a Fly Guy collection from his friend Will.  Imogen received Daniel's book Frosty.

Gingerbread Cookies

 Daniel's class decorated gingerbread cookies.  It was quite the adventure!

Emily's Holiday Concert

Mrs. Ludwig & Emily

Emily & Mrs. Schmitt

Get Up, It's GAMEDAY!

Daniel checks ESPN's website every morning, and learned ESPN's College GameDay was indeed coming to our city!  He and Greg had a blast, and if you saw the show, you saw Daniel!

Putting the Star on the Tree

This was Daniel's first year to put on the star!  He was excited, but "a little bit nervous, a little bit scared, and kind of happy."

Mayor's Christmas Parade

 Last year's parade was cancelled when it snowed, but this year's parade proved to be quite the show!  After about three hours of fun, we left, but the parade was still going strong!