Kids Christmas presentation was extra special this year because it was Jayson's first...I was so involved with his practice, Jay so exicted for his new outfit, that we didn't even realize the girls were also singing that same day :) I know, bad parents! He did so good, I wish I could post the video but too big, but here it is on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeDme415LzI
Christmas fun continued with Michelle's annual cookie party
where the girls rolled...
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and decorated sugar and gingerbread cookies
cookie with your icing Lauren :)
helping Moxa make peanut butter ritz dipped in chocolate, a southern treat
Ashley's pretzels dipped in caramel, rolled in nuts and then drizzeled with chocolate...my next thing I want to try
I did chocolate covered oreo balls for the first time, turned out good but just need more practice on making them perfectly round as you can see
we had cookies for the whole week to share with the rest of the team
Thanks Michelle for being a lovely hostess!
took my 3 children to this place I kept hearing was fun with good food, free house wine and cappuccino...somewhat of a tourist spot...
especially known for this old man who comes around and plays the accordionwent with the seafood again, but I really need to go back for some traditional spaghetti
I have always had spumoni ice-cream, didn't realize it came in cake form, so that was interesting, it was pretty good
love these girls, they know me too well...made me a princess basket along with wine and a massage...still can't get over how good and real the picture looks :)
then our team Holiday party the next night...white elephant theme was "animal" so we decided to dress appropriately
Ashley in the suit won best dress, I probably came in second in my nightgown :)
played a fun present wrapping game
not surprised these two nerds...I mean perfectionist won :)
and Brit wins for getting the best animal themed gift...a pink, furry catsuit :)
early presents...got together with the Julian's where the kids opened up their first gift...Jayme and Jayson got new shoes, but not Jaylin Auntie Jackie knows she loves her sassy clothes!
finally caught Joshie for a picture!
and can't start Christmas without holiday nails :)