Cookie Day!

We had one day that free to make cookies and luckily it worked out for Lynn too.  We cut back a little this year since Mark was not going to be around.  Still we made sugar cookies, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, split seconds, rice krispie treats, fudge and covered pretzels. 

Lynn and I keep waiting for the girls to do ALL the baking but it hasn't happened yet. 

Lynn and I exchanged our usual baking ornaments.  Who knows how many we have on the tree now but I love our cookie day tradition. 

Kailei's Winter Choir Concert

Kailei had her first choir concert of the year today.  Her teacher is amazing and so the choir did a great job.  Kailei is a singing machine these days and so I know she enjoyed it. 

She auditioned for the state middle school choir and made the cut.  We are so proud of her.  Can't wait until February when she performs at a venue in downtown Denver.

The Davison Christmas

Today we had the Davison Christmas.  Unfortunately it was without Phyllis there.  Her Kansas family decided to have Christmas today as well so she had to go see them since she spent Thanksgiving with us. 

Lieu fixed more food than you can imagine but I guess if you know Lieu you know how much that is.  The woman is crazy.  Mitch redid the kitchen and living room so that was fun to see.

Adults drew names as usual.  I actually had Mitch but I let Zeb do him and I took care of Lieu.  Keara did great with the Santa hat for Mitch and Amy and Curtis gave Mark a captain's hat from Florida which gave us all a good laugh. 

I drew Mark's name for the Archer family but had to give him his gifts here since he was going to go to Scotland for Christmas.  I'm not sure if he liked his Chia Bob Rossy planter or not.  I was amused however.

Kids were spoiled as usual.  Had to cut out a little sooner than we would have liked because Keara has finals this week Kailei has a big project due.

MWCC Christmas

My mom's group has not had as much time together this year.  Seems to be getting harder as the kids get busier.  Nevertheless, I schedule the holiday party despite some families not able to attend. 

In the past we have done a potluck but changed it up a bit this year and ordered some Noodles & Co..  Probably more than we should have spent but definitely easier. 

The kids always have a good time together.  Beth brought activities for the kids to do and painting rocks was a big hit. 

Played some pictionary, ate good food and enjoyed catching up with everyone. 

A Little Girl Time

Talked Keara into doing a little holiday shopping with me.  We had a nice time together.  Went to a few stores, had lunch and then decided to get our nails done.  Love this girl.

Our After School Conversation