Fun in the Snow

Christmas morning

Juliet's Friend Party

Juliet had a princess party for her friends. I wasn't sure how many people would be able to come since December is a very busy month, so I invited lots of people and had periodic panic attacks that no one would be able to come (did I mention I'm a little neurotic about throwing parties).

Turn out was great with 7 little girls plus Juliet. We had quite a full house. We had a couple of crafts, played some princess themed games (Frog, frog, princess, pin the crown on the princess, etc...) and had fun playing.

One thing that made the party especially fun was Juliet's aunt did some gorgeous face painting for the little girls and set up a back drop for them to have their pictures taken in front of. I was thrilled that it went well and thrilled that it was over. We only do friend parties on special years, so it will be awhile before I have to do that again. Whew!

Playing with Juliet's new art easel

Both kids have been enjoying this awesome art easel that Juliet got for her birthday.

Juliet's family birthday party

Juliet turned 5 in December. It was a big birthday for her since she got to have a family party and and friends party this year. Here are a few pictures of her at her family party. She was very excited about Goldie the Goldfish, her pillow pet, and her other wonderful gifts.

Thanksgiving

I was so thankful this Thanksgiving to be able to travel to Rolla, MO and spend the holiday with my wonderful Grandma, my mom, and my brother Michael and his family. It was so fun to spend several days with everyone. The only disappointment was that I didn't get to have my husband there as he couldn't get time off work. Not to fear, he had a good time with his Dad and family on Thanksgiving and had the opportunity to get together with lots of friends who were in town over the holiday.

Here's Grandma Kathryn enjoying a play dough session with her grandchildren.

Cute Lucas who will have to deal with being a big brother come March.

Me, taking a nap. Apparently there was a competition to see how many stuffed animals could be placed on my face without waking me up.

We brought our dress up clothes and Noah spent a lot of time dressed as a cheetah.

Juliet loved playing with her cousins.

Kensie was a wiz in the kitchen. I stepped mostly into the role of prep chef.

Many football games were watched.

I enjoyed spending time with my wonderful grandma.

Baby Elmo made an appearance.

We continued our tradition of placing five candy corns by each plate to remember the lean times that the pilgrims experienced before the first Thanksgiving.

It was a wonderful trip! Thank you Mom for doing the driving.