Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Final Rush

All of a sudden, it seems that Christmas is coming SOON...and there's a lot left to do!  It was looking like Christmas last week with a little bit of fresh snow, but now we have been inundated with rain, and it's looking like we may have a green Christmas.  We are keeping our spirits bright despite the soggy weather with lots of fun pre-holiday activities.  Last week there was gingerbread house making with the Girl Scouts, a cookie swap and decorating party with neighbors, a Christmas concert for Matt, Christmas caroling in the neighborhood, fudge making, and a fun family movie night watching Elf.  It has been busy, but joyful and fun.  Noah said, "Mom, doesn't the house just feel cozier at Christmas time?" and I couldn't agree more!  The kids are still very excited for Christmas, even though they're getting older, and I find that they appreciate some of the traditions even more now.  Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas next week!



Someone is enjoying the Christmas tree!


Cookie party with neighbors!

Matt was all dressed up for his concert, so I insisted on a photo.  His mom shared this photo from a *few* years ago.  We both agreed that he is equally cute in both photos!

Christ the King Xmas concert for Matt

This has been Noah's big project of the week.  He made his own Lego helmet, complete with a face mask!  I'm so impressed with his ability to envision a project and make it happen!

Evie and Aunt Pea...yes, those are OVEN MITTS on their feet, not high heels!  Let's just say we had lots of laughs!

The popcorn team


It appears that we have a mouse in the house.  EEK!

Mouse-eaten chocolate. Ewwwwww!

Neighborhood caroling in the rain.  The Bailey's offered by our neighbors made it not seem so bad!

The rain is a bummer on many levels, including a flood in Aunt Pea's basement.  All hands on deck!


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