On December 23rd I decided we needed hair cuts before Christmas and all the photos that would be taken over the weekend. K, D, M, and I all got ours cut while N stayed close by watching. Afterwards we kidnapped Hubby from work and had him take us out for lunch at Pizzeria Da Lupo. Then we told him the children had done draw names and wanted to pick out presents for each other at the toy store only 2 doors down. Somehow after all that he was still able to do what he needed to get done at work that day. I love this picture K snuck of him smiling at me while waiting at a red light. He loves me. I love him too.
After letting Hubby go back to work, we headed to the mall to use a $5 coupon I had and got some steals at Gymboree. The Apple Store is completely different than when I worked there and the kids couldn't believe that had been one of my jobs before they were all born. 10 years ago now. Wow. The Disney Store employees got to know us pretty well! M was quick to win the scavenger hunt one of them told her about and earned a tsum tsum bracelet. It was pretty tough to rip them away but I was happy they were having a good time. Claire's and Build a Bear where must visits as well. It's not very often we have the time to just hang out while school is in session.
My parents came over on Christmas Eve to celebrate with us. My mother loves to collect gifts for her grandchildren. I think the most enjoyed this year was the glitter and face paint. She even remembered to buy the dog presents! My father gave the children 3 trucks his mother had saved from his childhood. They were precious to him and have now become the same to my own children.
We highly recommend "Ticket to Ride: First Journey" as a board game. It's great for this elementary school age group and entertains the adults as well.
Hubby and I had a lot of fun with presents this year. I thought his idea of an Ewok in each stocking was so cute and the kids all loved having one. M has loved the one she brought home from spring break and now Wicket has friends to play with -- along with a twin wearing a green hood. (I paid for the Ewoks with credit card points so didn't even have to hand over money for them.)
D is totally in love with his DS we bought used at Game Stop. I wish we had a video of M realizing she got a Little Woodzees tree house. We got an amazing deal at Target for it -- 100% off with purchase of $12 accessory pack. I know! K got a new scooter and she and I both like it so much I told her I want one for myself next Christmas!
My husband loves me enough to sneak a picture of my children singing in the Christmas morning music program for me. I'm sure someone out there will tisk tisk about it but seriously, we go every single week. Why not have a photo to put in their scrapbooks to prove it?
The rabbit and guinea pigs were given organic carrots for Christmas and N couldn't have been happier to play deliverer. Or to have a lamb hat/scarf like her big sister. She was also the only one I could get to stand in front of the tree and cheese for me after the presents were opened.
The 2 days after Christmas D and M went to the local gymnastics place to participate in a Star Wars day and Minecraft day camp. They were missed but had a great time! I love that they get to do fun things while there is no school but also get lots of R&R as well. It's great to have them all around more. Happy Holidays!
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