Celebrating with the Kiddos!

The girls had their annual ornament making and cookie decorating party to jump start the holidays for them and their friends!

We made lots of cut-out cookies for decorating!

 

They had their party at Bisque It Pottery Painting Studio.  First, they all painted an ornament!

We left the ornaments there to be fired in the kiln.  They all turned out so good!

Next was the cookie decorating!  Each kiddo was given four sugar cookies to frost and sprinkle.

 

They were allowed to eat ONLY ONE cookie and take the other three home with them :o)

 

They had a lot of fun!!

 

Our Christmas Card Evolution

As most of you have, we've been receiving holiday cards from family and friends for a couple of weeks now.  I love to look at each and every one... especially ones with photos!  I've talked a lot about traditions (here and here) over the holidays.  Another tradition we have in our family is sending out a holiday card.  When I create our Christmas card each year, I make sure to include photos.  Some may be a little quirky, but that is who we are!  

From our family to yours, have a wonderful holiday season!!

2008

2009

2010

2011
 This one was made into an ornament that we sent to our family and friends.

2012

This year's card was so much fun to do with the girls.  I told them that I had a special project for us to do.  They both got excited because they LOVE my projects!  I then told them that I was going to tie them up.

Jaden: "Are you serious?"
Me: "Yeah!"
Jaden: "Well, are you going to UNTIE us??"
Me: "It depends on whether you cooperate or not."

Their one instruction was, "Act like you're on the naughty list... but BE STILL!"

 

 

Yeah, it's going to be a fun Christmas :o)