December always brings a lot of fun activities and time with friends. The very first weekend saw the Gipe girls came to spend time with Birdie and Pop to celebrate Sharon's birthday, which meant that Callie and Reese got some quality and quantity time with Libby and Lucy. Sharon was prepared for a whirlwind of cooking and crafts.
One of the highlights of their time together was the time spent making Christmas tree rice krispie treats. They were a gooey mess to make, but oh so delicious and they looked pretty good. The girls were proud of their final product but were even happier with how it tasted.
Next on the family check list was getting a tree, which brought us to our usual spot right on Richmond Road. There are always a good number of trees to choose from and we just have to be patient enough to find the right one. Based on this picture it would appear Reese thinks we hit the jackpot.
This year we couldn't resist getting one of the pretty wreaths as well. It's a family operation and they do a great job. The girls certainly have become more involved in the whole process which makes the evening more enjoyable for everybody.
We were pretty impressed with the finished product. Each year we have had to increase the size of the tree to fit all the ornaments that we have collected. This year the tree had to accommodate the new ornaments from our family trip to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and St. Thomas. If we keep doing things right, by the time the girls are in high school our tree will be one big travel log of our journeys together.
We had to document this first experience. For the very first time the girls made a list for Santa. The lists were not small either, and they also made a little mailbox they could use to exchange notes with Sam, their elf on the shelf. Sam didn't necessarily mind the extra work, though it meant that he/she had to constantly be on the lookout for new notes.
Every year our church puts on a Christmas pageant with the kids in the starring roles. For the first time since we have been members they performed it in the sanctuary, and it was quite a sight. Both Callie and Reese were angels and seemed to enjoy learning the songs and the story.
Our friends the Prestons held their second annual caroling party as well, and we were all excited to be a part of it. All of the kids got into the spirit of the occasion and ran from house to house belting out all sorts of Christmas carols to the neighbors. It's a good thing Laurie has a past life as a drama teacher because she is able to keep some order in the midst of the chaos. It's just one more great way to enjoy the season.
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