Yup....We went the fake route this year. It's hard to tell the difference though - the real one will go downstairs this year. You have gotta love the pre-lit tree though!!!!!
The Cookie Party!!!! I think this was the only time they sat still all afternoon!!!!!!
I can't believe it's the middle of December already. Every year I say that I'm going to slow things down for the holidays or at least for December, but every year I feel it gets busier. Maybe that's just because I'm getting older and I get tired more easily! Probaby the latter!!!
So December came in, well, busy. Erin had loads of fun at Sparks on the 4th, where the Spark leaders did Christmas baking with the girls. She just loves Sparks and is always disappointed that it is only once a week! Friday was a shopping day in Ottawa for me while Erin was at school. I finished up mostly everything. There are just a couple of little things to pick up at this point. Saturday the 6th was a pure whirlwind of a day. Friday night Erin and I baked 4 dozen plus cookies for a fundraiser for the daycare as part of the Christmas in Merrickville festivities. I had to drop them off early Saturday. Once that was done, Erin got ready for a dual birthday party for her school friends Emma and Hannah. This meant I had a couple of hours to pop into Brockville to pick up a few things for Sunday. Erin had a ball at the 'Hannah Montana' party and was pretty pooped that evening. She helped me bake more cookies for her Cookie party that we were having on Sunday. We tidied up on Sunday morning and the girls all arrived on time and had a great time! I had planned some activities, but they barely made it through one of them. All they wanted to do was to go and play and occassionally drop by for something to eat! They had a lot of fun! Richinda, Jamie and the girls stayed for dinner. While the party was going on, I was making my first moose roast. I have to admit it was pretty yummy! Good conversation with the adults was had and the girls played into the evening so a great day all in all!
Monday came and it was back to school. Jamie and the girls picked Erin up from school for me because I had a late afternoon meeting that I couldn't get out of. Erin ended up staying for dinner. My goodness those girls enjoy each other's company! In fact Tuesday, Erin got invited over for some sliding! She wouldn't pass that up!!! Tuesday and moreso into Wednesday, we got hit with a big snow storm, that included freezing rain, the works. We all stayed home that day. I worked all day and into the night. Thursday brought Sparks again and yet another night of loads of fun! Friday Erin and I spent the day making Christmas presents. Erin loves making things and giving them to people! I think that makes her really special! I took her out to lunch because we had to go out and pick up birthday cards - Happy Birthday Aunt Elaine (today) and to Daddy (tomorrow!).
So here we are to Saturday. In about an hour, Erin and I head to the children's Christmas party that my work puts on. After that, we quickly pop into Brockville to pick up a couple of things, then come home, pick up Gord, and head into Ottawa for dinner with Jo, Chris and the boys. I'm glad we were able to find some time to spend with them. The kids all play so well together, and we haven't seen each other since we went to Disney! That feels like ages ago now! As I mentioned, Sunday is Gord's birthday - his turn for the milestone, as he turns 40!
Next week will be a blast for Erin. Monday, Erin is going to a party with the Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders - can you say excited? They get to get all dressed up for it - when she found out, we had to get a dress out and ready. Tuesday night we are back decorating cookies. Wednesday there is a Christmas lunch at her school and we are sending in cookies. I would have loved to volunteer again this year, but I only have a few days of vacation left, and I want to take that time at Christmas, naturally. So Christmas lunch is on Wednesday at school, followed by a Christmas potluck at the daycare that evening. I have no idea what to bring there, but we'll figure it out! Thursday is Sparks again. The girls get to dress up in pajamas for the reading of The Night Before Christmas. Friday is the last day of school for the year (can that be right????) and there will be a party in her classroom, and a Christmas sing-a-long. I will go to that for sure!!! Saturday, well, that is the day of the parade. Erin will be going with the Sparks this year and is naturally, very excited. I hope it's not too cold out this year!!! After the parade, is the firefighters event at the Community centre where Erin will see......gasp.....SANTA! Of course, she will see him today as well. The following Sunday marks our 12th wedding anniversary. Gord and I work the couple of days before Christmas and Erin will hang out at daycare. Oh my.... I'm tired.
Enjoy the pics. I'll post more soon!
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