Christmas 2013

Excitement was in the air this year as you can see from their faces.  The girls were spoiled as usual!  We didn't do a lot after Christmas because I was not feeling well, but I don't think the girls cared because that meant they could just stay home and play with their toys.  Brielle had Lego projects and Emma was making a lot of bracelets.  We were able to spend a lot of time with family which is always fun, too!  It is always sad when it is over and we have to go back to regular life, but at least we get more sleep!

Christmas Traditions

Some of my family's favorite Christmas traditions is sitting on Santa's lap at the Wilson family Christmas party.  Even though there are 30 or more children at the party, he still takes his time to listen to each one's request.  We have also started to have a Christmas party with Nick's siblings so the cousins can exchange presents without trying to add it to Christmas day.  That Christmas party includes a nativity performed by the children and a talent show.  Brielle played a Christmas song this year and Emma showed off her dance moves!  The girls have had Ginger the Elf watching over our family this year, and even though Ginger created some trouble the girls really loved her.  Luckily on Christmas Eve, they are allowed to touch her before she goes back to the North Pole until next year.

Nick's Birthday

As you can see, our tech-savvy daughter is now making us power point cards for our birthday instead of coloring a card for us!  Just one way technology changes our lives!  We celebrated Nick's birthday in the usual way: family party with pudding cake and presents.  We went out to eat as well.  Unfortunately, because it falls in the month of December, we don't have a lot of time to party, but I don't think Nick minds.  He just likes to see what I can surprise him with for presents since he never gives me any good ideas!