Better Together | The Holden Household
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Holden Update 03
Winter | Week 2 - Part I: Deck the Halls
Highlights
Monday - The beginning of the week marks the first day of winter break from school. The kids were home, so Darla, Dallas and Keaton enjoyed the central heating and had a quiet day at home focusing on their skills and hobbies. While Darla was keeping an eye on the kids, Wade went to Magnolia Promenade to shop for Winterfest gifts after work. The holidays are quickly approaching, and this family never misses an opportunity to be festive!
Tuesday - It’s Winterfest Eve! Nemo came down with a case of Woozy Kittyitis. Darla took Nemo to the vet first thing in the morning before anyone woke up, and whipped up some french toast when she got home for a special Winterfest Eve breakfast. The Holdens decked the halls with plenty of festive decorations and homemade crafts that Dallas had made in her art class at school. They celebrated through the evening with a trip to a special Winterfest ceremony, baked chocolate chip cookies, and spent some quality family time and cuddles with the fireplace channel on in the background.
https://i.imgur.com/FHw4SBD.png
~ Extra shot of the Winterfest tree! Wade, ..I mean Father Winter, went a little crazy and spoiled the kids this year ~
https://i.imgur.com/BVqJPLX.png
Anyway, the Holdens always carol around their tree every Winterfest Eve and today was no exception, but Keaton had a prank up his sleeve as always. The family sang “Jingle bells, jingle bells” (then Keaton went off course) “Batman smells, Robin laid an egg!” Then they all burst out laughing and hugged one another. A perfect holiday for the books!
Wednesday - Winterfest is here! The kids woke up extra early in the morning because they were too excited to open presents. Darla and Wade gave one gift to each child to hold them over until their grandparents arrived.
https://i.imgur.com/2qpqLBm.png
https://i.imgur.com/YEJHN9k.png
Mr. and Mrs. Holden, Wade’s parents, came over for presents and Winterfest dinner.
https://i.imgur.com/NBcp8Pv.png
The gifts the kids got from their grandparents turned out to be their favorite. Keaton got the most sought after video game console, and Dallas got...wait for it.. a HUGE diamond. Keaton forgot all about the VoidCritter booster pack he got from Wade, and that diamond blew Darla’s digital camera gift to Dallas out of the water (although the camera was more expensive :/). Once the kids went upstairs to play with their new toys, Wade and Darla had to sit the grandparents down to have a little conversation about the over-the-top gifts.
https://i.imgur.com/386HkLb.png
~ Some cuteness overload from that morning! ~
https://i.imgur.com/NLwn8Jz.png
Thursday - In my game, the day after Winterfest is called the Carnival of Kindness. Everyone has work or school off to focus on volunteering and donating to those who may not be as fortunate during the holiday season. The Holden family woke up early to volunteer at the soup kitchen, and they all picked a charity to donate to. Wade and Darla went in on a large donation together to World United, Dallas donated to No Sim Left Behind, and Keaton donated to Dragon the Dinosaur Fund, which naturally turned out to be an illegitimate charity. It’s the thought that counts, right?
Winter | Week 2 - Part I: Deck the Halls
Highlights
Monday - The beginning of the week marks the first day of winter break from school. The kids were home, so Darla, Dallas and Keaton enjoyed the central heating and had a quiet day at home focusing on their skills and hobbies. While Darla was keeping an eye on the kids, Wade went to Magnolia Promenade to shop for Winterfest gifts after work. The holidays are quickly approaching, and this family never misses an opportunity to be festive!
Tuesday - It’s Winterfest Eve! Nemo came down with a case of Woozy Kittyitis. Darla took Nemo to the vet first thing in the morning before anyone woke up, and whipped up some french toast when she got home for a special Winterfest Eve breakfast. The Holdens decked the halls with plenty of festive decorations and homemade crafts that Dallas had made in her art class at school. They celebrated through the evening with a trip to a special Winterfest ceremony, baked chocolate chip cookies, and spent some quality family time and cuddles with the fireplace channel on in the background.
https://i.imgur.com/FHw4SBD.png
https://i.imgur.com/BVqJPLX.png
Anyway, the Holdens always carol around their tree every Winterfest Eve and today was no exception, but Keaton had a prank up his sleeve as always. The family sang “Jingle bells, jingle bells” (then Keaton went off course) “Batman smells, Robin laid an egg!” Then they all burst out laughing and hugged one another. A perfect holiday for the books!
Wednesday - Winterfest is here! The kids woke up extra early in the morning because they were too excited to open presents. Darla and Wade gave one gift to each child to hold them over until their grandparents arrived.
https://i.imgur.com/2qpqLBm.png
https://i.imgur.com/YEJHN9k.png
Mr. and Mrs. Holden, Wade’s parents, came over for presents and Winterfest dinner.
https://i.imgur.com/NBcp8Pv.png
The gifts the kids got from their grandparents turned out to be their favorite. Keaton got the most sought after video game console, and Dallas got...wait for it.. a HUGE diamond. Keaton forgot all about the VoidCritter booster pack he got from Wade, and that diamond blew Darla’s digital camera gift to Dallas out of the water (although the camera was more expensive :/). Once the kids went upstairs to play with their new toys, Wade and Darla had to sit the grandparents down to have a little conversation about the over-the-top gifts.
https://i.imgur.com/386HkLb.png
https://i.imgur.com/NLwn8Jz.png
Thursday - In my game, the day after Winterfest is called the Carnival of Kindness. Everyone has work or school off to focus on volunteering and donating to those who may not be as fortunate during the holiday season. The Holden family woke up early to volunteer at the soup kitchen, and they all picked a charity to donate to. Wade and Darla went in on a large donation together to World United, Dallas donated to No Sim Left Behind, and Keaton donated to Dragon the Dinosaur Fund, which naturally turned out to be an illegitimate charity. It’s the thought that counts, right?
