Christmas 2013

Had fun on Christmas! Hope everyone had a blessed one with their loved ones.

Christmas Morning at home---

I was so spoiled and surprised by my handsome boys this year...Andrew made me TWO brand new ornaments for my tree and Daddy got me an opal necklace to match my favorite ring (he got me for my birthday last year :) )  

Countdown to Christmas: Day 24

CHRISTMAS EVE! 

Where do I begin. It was a Festive, fun day, filled with love. Had an amazing day. Missed daddy while he was away at the firehouse but am so excited to see him tomorrow and spend Christmas day with him. Love him and am blessed that he is such a hard worker. We missed you and it wasn't the same without you----but so happy we have tomorrow!

The kiddos and I headed to Mass this afternoon for The Christmas Eve Service. They were so good and afterwards we played and enjoyed the sunset while traffic died down. A man sitting next to me smiled at me and said, "your children are so well behaved. Good Job mom.". So sweet and such kind words from a stranger. It melted my heart.

We then headed over to Tata and Nanas house where we celebrated Christmas with my husbands side of the family! What a lovely night!

The girls got matching Schwinns....seems like just yesterday the boys were being surprised by Tata and Nana with their brand new bikes!

I just love this...

Then we came home and the kiddos went straight to sleep....

...and we were visited by SANTA!!! 

Countdown to Christmas: Day 23

Christmas Cookie Baking Day!!!

"Ho Ho Ho----ONLY 2 Days to go!!!" 

Today the kiddos and I tied our aprons on and headed to Gramma's house for a day of baking :) 

 We were able to finish up 8 different treats in only 6 hours! Not to shabby, if I do say so myself! :)

Countdown to Christmas: Day 22

LET IT SNOW!!! 

Today, we talked all about SNOW! The kiddos made a snow craft: "Christmas snow in a jar" and made pretend snow out of paper. Today we have snow in our house!!! 

Countdown to Christmas: Day 21

Glendale Glitters Fun! 

We took a special trip to Glendale Glitters to enjoy some family fun and most importantly, see Kaylee and show her support at her FIRST Dance Concert! She did so well---we are SO PROUD OF HER!!! 

We had a lot of fun enjoying the glittery fun downtown! 

So proud of you, Kaylee! Such a BIG GIRL! She looked so grown up out there on the stage, it brought me to tears.