Christmas day

The kids said they were waking us up VERY early to open presents. Of course we told them they couldn't wake us up if there were no presents under the tree. That is when they threatened to move to Africa if there weren't. Although we were tempted to return everything we wrapped the presents and put them under the tree. I woke up at about 7:15 and looked out the door. No one had come to wake us up. Then found the kids waiting patiently on the couch. Sure they were plotting how to "accidentally" wake us up.

Dad with is new router. Not the kind that goes to the computer and the one that didn't come with bits!

D actually cracked a smile with this one

K contemplating an outfit

R finally new shoes smile

L so happy even with the socks that were in the bag

H having trouble unwrapping but re-packed everything anyway!

Christmas cooking

This year three of the kids had to take cookies to class before Christmas break. So Mike pulled out his moms recipe and started making dough. We had to do this two times because the first time cookies were made they all went to school. We made some on Christmas Eve and everyone got to decorate and actually eat some cookies.




























As we were coming to an end of the cookie mess Mike decided to give the kids a little competition. WHO CAN DECORATE THE BEST COOKIE? Knowing all of our kids this was a challenge. They are all competitive (wonder where they get that from) and did some creative decorating.










The cookies turned out great, we didn't save any for friends and neighbors but still working on that. We are hoping to make something yummy for New Years Eve.

This is a picture of me making the traditional Christmas Eve dinner of cannelloni, although the family claims I only make it once a year. Good news is I didn't forget to add the water this time. Mike decided to take a picture. NOT my favorite thing and it is amazing that it even made it to the computer let a lone the blog. But figured even though I was in charming attire with no make up on, someday this may be my good picture. :-(