December 2014

We had a nice Christmas season as a family and enjoyed a series of impromptu surprises/treats that I treasure.

Early in the month I got to watch G sing on stage with the big kids at our MOPS Christmas meeting.  Considering he is 3, I did not expect it -- and I loved every second of it.  He was super excited about it and did lots and lots of clapping.  I had no idea watching your little one "perform" on stage would be so special. 

This is Corbin's first Christmas and he is a deer of a young lad!  His two front teeth cut on the 22nd and he has been calm and happier ever since!  He is one of the smiliest twinkle eyes I know!

We enjoyed a 2-day Cousin's Camp - Christmas edition... complete with holiday tie dye shirts! The littles love getting together and amplifying the crazy of kiddo awesomeness together!  It was our last shindig with the Texas Holderbys as they become the Oklahoma Holderbys in a matter of days!

One day on the way to the grocery store Gavin asked me if he could have a tree in his room.  (I have only been waiting for my child to ask that since I was in high school... I know - super random.  But I had a friend with a tiny tree in her room and I thought it was so super cool.)  Anyhow, we went by Hobby Lobby that afternoon to pick up a tree and found some firetruck and car stickers to make ornaments for his beloved tree.  It was a wonderful treat for the both of us!

I spent a lot of time planning our holiday/Christmas menu/groceries this month.  I'm always surprised by how much time & money could be spent in December... Anyhow, in an effort to streamline I bought pre-made gingerbread dough and it was one of my BEST decisions all month ; )  It allowed for us to do lots of impromptu "homemade"/fresh baked cookies for what turned into a gingerbread-cookie-monster of a little boy!  He ate at least 4 or 5 on the first day we baked them.

Another treat -- We received a gingerbread house kit in a gift exchange and G loved loved loved decorating a "candy house".  It was on display for a few weeks and Gavinator made sure to check on it often.  We had to have quite a few talks about why we couldn't eat it (I assembled it using hot glue) and I promised that we would make edible candy houses another time ; )

Other than fun festivities, we had a low key December with lots of brother bonding at home!  Corbs loves playing alongside Gav and is so interested in G's cars and legos!

 As a Christmas gift (for myself) I got the boys a few matching shirts because the next best thing to 2 young boys is 2 matching young boys ; )

We wish you a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
May the Peace of God be with you and your family.