Day 360

More from Christmas Day...

The calm before the storm:

Rosey and Franklin enjoyed some new treats and a new bed!

We decided to just have some appetizers this year instead of a full meal.  I set the table like I did for the Nutcracker though.

We had a great time celebrating with Carson, Katie and MiMi.  We sure did miss Papa Neal.

I completely forgot to take a picture with MiMi and Katie.  I meant to do that.  I wanted a more formal photo of the kids, but this is all I could manage to get between Jackson and Carson.

We had such a blessed day.  We all got more than we deserve.  We are very thankful and were so happy to celebrate the birth of our Savior.

I am especially thankful this year for our sweet children and our health. 

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M E R R Y    C H R I S T M A S!!!

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More Elf Shenanigans:

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More from the Christmas ornament making...

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On Sunday, we went to church, and then I wrapped presents for the kids while JC put together one of their Christmas presents.  We got them a Springfree trampoline for Christmas, and it was delivered on  Friday in 4 HUGE boxes.  JC put together a Survivor-style scavenger hunt for all three kids. They got a letter when they solved each clue.  The letters spelled out the word TRAMPOLINE.  It was fun watching them run all over the house trying to figure out the clues.

On the way home from church, we stopped by Starbucks, and I saved my peppermint mocha for the afternoon.  I put it in my new Starbucks mug and topped it with whipped cream and peppermint sugar!  It was a fun afternoon of listening Christmas carols and wrapping.

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On Saturday, we did lots of baking for the neighbors, and Emma and Jackson built a gingerbread house!

This is one of the desserts I tried.  I got the recipe from Pinterest.  Obviously I nailed it! Haha

And here is the gingerbread masterpiece. I was so busy in the kitchen that I forgot to snap photos of them decorating it.




I love how it turned out!

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Friday before Christmas, we had some friends over for desserts and cocktails.  I set up an ornament craft table for the girls to make some homemade ornaments.

More pictures of the ornaments to follow...

Here are some goofy photos that were taken on my phone while I wasn't around.  Haha

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Throwback Thursday...

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Elf Shenanigans...

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Emma helped me set up a Hot Chocolate Bar.  She has loved it this week, and makes herself a cup every afternoon after school.

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More from the Nutcracker lunch and ballet...

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Today we took the girls to see the Nutcracker Ballet performed by students at the UNC School of the Arts.  This is our 4th year in a row, and I love this tradition.  Emma and I hosted lunch here before the ballet.

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Merry Christmas Y'all!

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