You got to have cookies for Santa! On Christmas Eve, we waited for MamMam and G'daddy to make our Christmas cookies. There were crosses, trees, candy canes, stockings, snowmen, stars - all with lots of icing and sprinkles.
Carly and I have made a gingerbread house the last 4 years. This was the first year that Carly did it ALL by herself. All I got to do was separate some of the candy by color when she asked for it. She was all business.
Not only did we decorate a gingerbread house, we did some cooking and wrapped some presents but best of all we stayed in our pajamas until it was time to go to the Burnett's for the Santa party.
There is something about going to the movie in the middle of the day. It feels like you are getting away with something. A super cute movie, popcorn for lunch and special time with Carly....perfect!
We ate too much - spaghetti & meatballs for Friday's dinner (I think it was the best meat sauce that Celeste has ever made - and that is saying a lot). Saturday was beef tenderloin and lobster ravioli. We had fabulous antipasta, sides and accompaniments.
In a shower of wrapping paper, we tore into some wonderful gifts. Carly bagged a new camo coat, a heater for her bathroom, pajamas, slippers, paper dolls, a board game, and a fingernail polish kit.
{equals a plate full of fun!}
This was the first year for this activity in the countdown box - it was a hit and will probably make it back next year. I had all the items needed in the pantry and Carly loved that she could do her thing without guidelines.
{Last week on our anniversary date night out}
I'll be loving you
Love, Me
