Christmas Events

We have been having lots of fun this December. After our Tulsa Christmas, we had a house full of friends over to bake cookies! Well, that's what the moms did. Each mom brought her favorite recipe and the ingredients to make them. My kitchen was busy for hours but it was so much fun to share baking time with such great women!

The kids painted ornaments, made Christmas trees with sugar cones, frosting and M&Ms, some watched Polar Express and then I think everyone spent some time outside chasing Brendan!

Last week, we went to the My Help Co-op Christmas Party on Monday. Crafts, pizza and book exchanges were the events for the party.

Wednesday, we took Granny and PawPaw to see Christmas lights, celebrating Granny's birthday, as well. We went to the Yukon park for a fun display and then we spent some time driving around the Chesapeake lights. The Chesapeake lights are such beautiful!

Friday, we had our Piedmont Co-op party. That party mostly just involved food after Cam's PE time and before Bren's. No pictures of that party.

Saturday was my mom's annual Cookie Exchange. Just look at all these cookies!!!

This is our main get together for mom's side of the family and it's always good to see everyone, eat brisket and lots of cookies!

Oh, and look! A picture of my big belly! Christmas Day will put me at 32 weeks! Although some days my body feels ready, my mind knows not to rush this one by wishing the due date to hurry!
Sunday we had brunch and our Christmas Service at church and last night we went caroling with our church members before sharing communion and visiting over snacks.

It has been a busy December. We've had colds and other virus floating around and hopefully we're done with those! We are looking forward to Christmas with family and a relaxing week before the New Year begins!

Merry Christmas!