Gingerbread House and Cookies

We attempted to make a Gingerbread house yesterday. We got a little kit from Wal-Mart and although we had a good time doing it our house did not want to stick together so the roof kept falling off. So we gave up after we got it all decorated. Nick decided we needed to make some Gingerbread men for the Gingerbread house. So we made some Gingerbread boys and then we made cut-out sugar cookies. The boys had a blast making all kinds of shapes and decorating them. I had sprinkles from one end of my kitchen to the other but the mess was worth the fun.

Santa at Bass Pro Shops

I really didn't think there would ever be a day where I really enjoyed going to the Bass Pro Shops but they really do put on an amazing display at Christmas. The boys had a blast playing all the free games and doing the crafts. Aidan wouldn't go near Santa again and Nick asked Santa for a truck. Nick didn't want to leave and actually ended up going back there again with his Daddy the next night. All my boys love the Bass Pro Shops!

Random December Pictures

The boys and their favorite activity, wrestling with Daddy.

Nick playing with his new Yugi-O trading cards from Auntie Linda.

Aidan playing with his new Thomas train set from Auntie Linda.

Aidan trying to stay warm under the blanket at the Zoo.

The boys riding the X-mas train at the Zoo.

Aidan making a snowflake ornament at the Mullens X-mas party.

Nick and Best Bud Ben at the Mullens party.

I just thought I would clear my camera before Christmas where I always take too many pictures and also with leaving for Florida the day after Christmas I figured I wouldn't have a chance to upload pictures for a while. These are just random events from the month of December. We have been busy but have really enjoyed the time spent together as a family. We have been invited to lots of Christmas parties and fun events. Nick had a Christmas music program at school and at church. I had an ornament exchange at my Mom's group and playgroup. And now that all 3 boys have 2 and a half weeks off for X-mas vacation we are going to do some Holiday baking and relax and have some fun. We are thinking about going fishing tomorrow if the weather cooperates. Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and we hope to see many of you in the New Year!

ACSC Holiday Ball

Jeremy's work had their Christmas Ball last night. We enjoyed a wonderful child free evening of dinner and dancing and great comaraderie with both old and new friends. They really went all out for this party with amazing door prizes and gift baskets etc. The top 4 door prizes were a 32" flat screen tv, a diamond tennis bracelet, a Wii, and a Garmin GPS. So there were some very happy people at the end of the night. We had a blast and are really enjoying the Holiday season this year. Now if I could just finish my Christmas shopping and get through the other 3 parties this weekend I can relax and enjoy the Holiday season.

Pump It Up with Playgroup

On Thursday our playgroup met at Pump It Up, an indooor bouncy house place. The boys ran around like crazy for two hours and had a blast. They actually asked to go home at the end they were so tired. Aidan's favorite bouncy house was the one with the huge slide on it. He made me go on it with him once and it was way more work then I thought it would be to get up and then it went way too fast. Man I think that means I am getting old.

A Beautiful Winter Day

As the rest of the country (especially the family in MN) got pounded by snow today, we enjoyed the most beautiful 71 degree day. All sun not a cloud in the sky. A little windy here and there but just gorgeous. We opened up the windows in the house because the house was getting so hot and I almost put on shorts. So we decided to pick up the leaves that are still only half fallen off our big tree in our front yard. The boys had a blast playing in the leaves. They were both very helpful in raking and putting them in the garbage bags. We raked up 6 large trash bags full and only got about half of our yard done. Then the boys helped me finish putting up the rest of the outdoor Christmas decorations. I am glad we got out and enjoyed the beautiful day because it is going to be cold and wet the rest of the week.

ACSC Winter Fest

Jeremy's work hosted a WinterFest last Saturday for the kids. There were all kinds of crafts, games, food and of course Santa. Nick sat next to Santa but Aidan wouldn't go near him. Nick asked Santa for a computer. We did all the crafts first which included marshmallow igloos, penguin bags, ornaments, decorate your own sugar cookies and so much more. Then we went and had a snack and played games. Nick went right to the cake walk and played for the next hour. Aidan and I went to all the other games and came back and he was still playing. Eventually, they ran out of goodies and he never won which brought him to tears. Luckily, he was easily cheered up with hot cocoa. All in all, it was a fun day at Daddy's work. There is just so much fun stuff to do around here for the Holidays I don't know how we will fit it all in from parades, to riding the Polar Express, to lights at the Zoo, to Santa at the Bass Pro Shops. Prattville truly is a fun little town.