our Christmas time

A visit with the real Santa. William saw Santa at the church activity and didn't want to tell him his Christmas wish because he wasn't the real Santa so we had to take a trip to the mall to see the real guy.

Kiersten was having way to much fun in Claire's trying on all the hats, sunglasses and hair accessories. so much fun. She reminds me of Julia Roberts in this one.

1st grade always has a pj party with pig pancakes the last day of school before the winter break. I got to go and help out and William was a guest for school. it was a lot of fun. most of the kids ate pancakes like this one.

prepancake cooking

reading pancake stories with the teacher Mrs. Harris

gingerbread cookies. so much fun so creative and well not so yummy but the kids liked them.

We each had to have a picture of the gingerbread cookie we ate this was Dan's choice.

So Robin was here visiting us over the Thanksgiving holiday and helped our family decorate our Christmas tree. With all the ups and downs of the holiday seasons we have found ways to enjoy most of the days together as a family. We have had a great time doing fun activities and old traditions. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.