Christmas

Santa is always good to my kiddos. E only wanted a kayak. I think he has learned to ask for one big thing like I did when I was a kid. This almost always assures you’ll get that one big thing along with other little things. 

Z had a long list. From jump ropes to a fingerling, to Taylor Swift Merch, she has big plans and wishes. She got lots off her list but not all of it. But…she did get a surprise: tickets to Dancing with The Stars Live. She just has to wait until March. 

We played Mario Cart a million times today. And we also played catch with her new flying orb ball a million times. Somehow, she was still bored all day. I was not!

 I hope your Christmas was rich with memories and good food. Ours was!

Christmas Eve

I have been really glad to just chill this holiday. Rozz pretty much sums up the mood I’m looking for:

We just stayed home today. We did venture out after dinner to a candlelight organ recital at our church across the street. It’s one of our newest family traditions. Older ones are leaving things for Santa: 

And Santa being really good to us!

Cookies

The annual cookie party. I’m glad for this because then it’s a big mess with more hands to clean up and then I don’t have to make any. Thanks to those who organized, helped and hosted! We love our adopted family!!!

 

Stop Growing

 This boy got a new suit in the past few weeks. I cannot believe how grown up he looks. Any of you have a hack to slow down the growing process? I keep telling him to stop and he keeps not listening…

A feeling…

 Being on break feels a lot like this:

Thanks to Archie for portraying it so well.