Cookie Exchange tomorrow

Our cookie exchange is tomorrow here at the house. We decided to allow other things as well as cookies to give everyone a bigger variety. I made cake balls. It was the first time I made them so they aren't the prettiest things but they sure are tasty!

We'll be having brunch tomorrow so I am making a feta quiche, french toast casserole, some finger sandwiches, and a spinach/herb dip with veggies for dipping.

I'll update tomorrow with lots of pictures! For now I need to get some sleep. Lots to do in the morning!

Christmas Pictures!!!

We got the kids' Christmas pictures done yesterday. They came out great! Robert wasn't very comfortable but this was the first time he didn't get upset and cry, and he did his best to cooperate.

Dancing Girl 02

Dancing Girl 01

My girl loves to dance!

Holiday decorating

We decorated the Christmas tree tonight. It's so pretty! I love this time of year. There is something so soothing about looking at my tree in all its glory.

We will keep the gate up until Christmas day so Robert, Alessa and the dog don't break the ornaments.

Robert is getting so excited about Christmas this year. It's really starting to get fun. He's really getting excited about Santa and is learning all of the songs and wants us to sing them over and over again. He's going to love it when he comes down tomorrow morning and sees the tree all decorated!


I ordered a personalized ornmanet this year since our family is complete:

A friend of mine made these for me. I LOVE them! She did an amazing job and they look gorgeous on the tree!



This last one she made has a picture of all of our group's October 2007 babies. So sweet!