2019 Christmas Recap

From Christmas Eve to Christmas Day

 Dinner

 Sparklers

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 Yes, I was making more resuable bags Christmas Eve.  Each kid had four bags: Want, Wear, Read and Make.  (Plus some special gifts from some other special people in the back).

Apparently Santa ate the cookies and replaced them with an indoor doorframe playground.

 Stockings were Junk food from Santa, they know it's from Santa because mama would never buy prepackaged snacks.

 Little miss would prefer to swing than open presents.

 When it was finally time to open presents (we have to take care of all animals before presents), Audra did the same as last year.  She gathered her gifts for me and had me open the first gift.

 Adrian decided to do the same. They are good gift givers. I always know the price when I open Adrian's.

 And their dad gifts are swell too.

 And the a starbucks one to replace his that broke. They are very thoughtful.

The gifts they get for one another end up being favorites too.

 I just love their excitement.  They are used Carhart pants. You'd think I got him the moon.

 He wanted a new Carhart coat last year. Too expensive, even on Ebay.  I bought this brand new one on Ebay in May of last year.  $20.  He's thrilled.

 Thank you!!

  

Audra has borrowed this book so many times from the library. She's thrilled.

 And how did I EVER know she wanted old fashioned boots?

 (Thank you!)

 Anna-Kate is still figuring all this out!

 She does like her peg people transportation set.

 Justin's epic gift.

 And my epic gift. The Christmas napkins I brought down from the attic and was looking for all month were found in this box under the tree. I was regifted my own napkins, thanks to Audra.  We at least got to use them for Christmas Dinner!

 Their loot

Truly, it was a magical Christmas. <3

Reading

Thankful the internet/phone company came today and fixed the non working situation!  But even more am I thankful for this non reader husband I have who has turned into a reader, reading to his littles.  I love that Anna-Kate is listening to longer stories now too.  Oh, I do love my books!

Merry Christmas 2019

Although our Christmas cards have sat here for over 3 weeks, our house is a mess and our to do list is a mile long, I aim to ignore all that and make merry memories. Merry Christmas all!

Mama made: Christmas Jammies 2019

Homemade Christmas Jammies x3, finished December 21st (before Christmas Eve for a change!). Coordinating, not matching, because 12 yards of fabric is what it would take to clothe my three elves ($$$).

 Christmas Eve ready we are (err...they are.  This mama still has a mile long list!).

Caroling

Kids' Christmas pageant at church. Feast for lunch. Christmas Caroling via Trolley. Norton Lights. Congdon's Doughnuts. Our day was filled with merriment and we're filled with Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. (Photo credit is my other half, the one who has a cell phone to capture memories when my bulky camera is left at home). Tomorrow is my last day of work and my husband's last day of work. We are ready for vacation to begin. More merriment in store, Merry Eve's Eve of Christmas Eve to you!!

Her first Christmas craft!

She threaded each one of those little beads on that pipe cleaner. She is beyond proud of herself and her addition to the tree. I think she's going to be crafty like mama. <3

Centerpieces

Kids have been clipping greens and making MANY centerpieces. 

Today we brought our crafting on the road and arrived at the nursing home with greenery, ribbon, wire and decorations.  I am so impressed with my kids. They coached the residents and helped them make some beautiful centerpieces. The dining room looked and smelled festive once we left! Proud of my little leaders!