Surveillance

 

Christmas Eve, before they went to bed, the kids set up surveillance in hopes of a Santa sighting.

December 23

Where to find the true meaning of Christmas.

December 22

And now for today's pic....pretzel snowmen.

They turned out kind-of cute, but not near as cute as the ones we saw in Family Fun.  Maybe because of all the "help" I had. But, you know, I would rather have messy snowmen than no "help" at Christmas!

December 21-a day late

I am behind on the DPP so here are yesterday's pictures.

I have wanted this nativity since the first time I heard of it, I think Anna was a baby.  So, when I saw it at the store I simply could not resist. I love it and the chickabidees have already spent hours playing with it. It is my first purchase this holiday season that was not preplanned and budgeted for! I think this has never happened before.

December 20

Yeah, it's December 20th!

Christmas is so close I can hardly stand it! 

William is going to be so incredibly fun this year! I find myself lying in bed imaging his face on Christmas morning. I'm sure all the chickabidees will be incredibly fun and delightful, but there is something magical about this age to me. But, I digress, here is my photo for the day.

Today we made these cute snowflake tree ornaments.

If it wasn't so late I think I would get out the tripod and try this picture again. Maybe a more creative angle or something. I dunno, I just think there is a lot more potential here....maybe tomorrow.

The Gymnast

Anna had her gymnastics show yesterday. It was a lot of fun to see the things she has been learning the last couple of months.

 

Good Job Anna!

December 19

I have thought of several titles for this picture...

Scooby Snack
   ...editor's note...my kids just informed me that I know nothing about Scooby Doo because Scooby snacks are little. I guess this would be a Shaggy sandwich....oops

Teamwork

Leaning Tower of Pretzals

or maybe....dirty fingernails.