Annual Cousin Cookie Decorating Party!!

 

Another fun year down in the books.

It almost didn't happen due to a myriad of reasons, but when I was seriously debating the question, the doorbell rang and it was the aprons arriving.

 

I want my children to have a happy childhood. And they were oh so happy!!

Plus, they were incredible helpers. I couldn't have done it without them!!

 

Ram, your chicken chili was the hit of the night! Plus there was plenty for everyone to take home!!

 

Missing 4 of our cousins that came a little alter! Such a beautiful group of kiddos!!

 

The decorating this year was spectacular!!

 

Grateful for such wonderful family. We enjoyed caroling to neighbors also!! The night was a perfect temperature!!

 

Eli was such a hoot to watch. The more the frosting, the better!! He was so into making each cookie just right!! Very artistic!! It was really like he was in heaven.

 

Such a lovely night!!

Grateful to God for this life and all the happiness in it.

2nd Saturday at the Art Museum

 

It was a lovely Saturday morning together with my kiddos. They did a great job with their snowflake air dry clay ornaments, paper circle ornanments, watercolors, and charcoal drawings!

 

Plus they got to see Santa... no lines!!! Perfect!!

Ella wouldn't go near him except to get a candy cane.

 

 

3rd Grade Christmas Performance- Maria gets a lead!

 

Maria was one of 6 narrators in the entire 3rd grade for their Christmas performance. I was so proud of her. She did a wonderful job!!!

 

We got to see her at school and at the airport.

 

Christina was home sick for the day and got to take pictures. She's in charge of the music page for the yearbook club she's in. Maria's hoping she'll get in... I'm thinking some sort of hook up will be made.

TMCC Father Daughter Ball

 

Joe signed up for this event a year ago. It was their first time going and they had a blast!! The girls thought it was so special to have the night out with daddy.

He even got them special corsages.

 

 

The ball was at the Grand Sierra Resort. There were tons of people and Maria saw quite a few friends from school. They got to spend time with Amyra and Mya too which was super exciting!

 

I handed over my camera and am quite proud of the photos.

Mostly because they were clear and food pictures were taken!!

 

Favorite restaurant EVER. Liege waffles..... to die for.

 

They danced, took photo booth pictures, ate... ate some more, then watched the Charlie Brown movie after.

Party animals!!!

Builder's Clinic

 

 

The kids had a blast and so did I. I love being able to help instead of wrangle!!!! 2 people is so much easier than 1!! Hooray!!

 

Ward Christmas Party

 

The ward Christmas party was very nicely decorated. The food poisoned Jody. The entertainment was....

 

It could just be that I am a bah-hum-bug. I thought my children were adorable and I'm glad I got to chat with some friends.

Other than that.

Meh.

 

Best part of the night. Rachael's sign.

Vegetarian.

You're welcome.

And indeed, it was that good to be able to have a sign like that.