Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent at Brian and Diane's home. We went to church and then had a wonderful evening including dinner and opening gifts. Lauren was happy to get her new Ipad.

Breakfast with Santa

This morning Lauren and I went to the Pointe for Breakfast with Santa. We have gone to this event a few years ago and I thought they did a great job. I love that Santa comes to each of the tables while we are eating to say a few words. The kids then get to listen to stories by Mrs. Claus and decorate cookies. Last is the visit with Santa. He really spends a lot of time with each of them. I love that he tells them a secret. Lauren won't even tell me the secret. It was a fun morning.

Cheer Christmas Program

Lauren's cheer team gave a program at a local care center. They did a cute Christmas dance. It was so cute and a nice evening. After the program we had a great dinner and then Lauren and Elaine went Christmas shopping for my present. Lauren wanted so bad to tell me what she got me but so far she has been keeping the secret.

Gingerbread Houses

This afternoon Sammie and Jacob joined Lauren to make gingerbread houses. They all had fun but Jacob just loved it. He was so interested making sure all the candy was used and that the houses looked great. It was a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Annual Family Cookie Bake Off

The cookies ready to be judged!

Part of the group
Blake and Rick
Our cookie for the contest!

The winners!!

The whole group!
Tonight was the annual cookie bake off at Janine and Don's house. Lauren and I choose a peanut butter, pretzel snack. We gave it our best effort but only came home with best looking cookie. Elaine's team was the big winner with a very good sugar cookie. We will get them next year.