We absolutely LOVE Aunt Lael and she came for Christmas. I think she is what made Christmas fun this year! I was sick most of the week, and Lael kept the treats a coming and the games a rolling.
We did one of our favorite countdowns in the old pop box. Each day a kid chooses a wrapped present from the basket to open and stick in the box.
The big girls took turns doing the elf on the shelf. It was fun to see their creativity. Pinterest was their helper!
We did the lame Redbox codes with popcorn for neighbors.
We went to the amazing gingerbread house at the Broadmoor.
We made our own. Kaylee nailed the icicles!
We did this puzzle again. It’s 1000 pieces and oh so fun with all of the color. We sang Disney songs as we would build each character.
Lael’s hard work paid off for the rainbow salad. It was a huge hit for our Christmas dinner.
Mom was sweet to make cookies and bring up for the kids to ice for Santa. My parents spent Christmas Eve and part of Christmas day with us. Keith’s family and mother-in-law came down for our Christmas Eve party. And before I forget a favorite cousin and his cute family came in from Kansas City, Christmas night and spent the night with us. LOVE being surrounded by family, especially when they are favorites!
Jerrica and Ashley’s Santa letters. I had to smile at Jerrica’s, “the elfs are so talintid” I think that is a little kissing up!
Lael made fancy pretzels and divine gourmet apples for each of us. I am so mad that I didn’t get a picture of all the apples lined up on the bar for us. I know that had to have taken her all night!
We had two trees this year thanks to Terry Freeman! We put the Christ tree in the piano room and then the multi-ornament tree in the living room. I so enjoy thinking about all of the sweet people that have made and given me ornaments. It is a full tree on all sides!
LOTS of games were played! A new one this year was from Aunt Lindsey. It was Wackee Six and makes you think and move fast.
And that is part one!
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