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Christmas Happenings

We ancticipated Christmas this year with many preparations and excitement! It was another special year because there is a baby in the house. Christmas always seems extra-special when there's a new baby! While she was sleeping -- We baked, baked, and did more baking, we made cinnamon ornaments, we saw 2 school programs, 1 church program, celebrated at Grammy and Papa's house, participated in the first grade Christmas party, and hosted both sets of grandparents at our house for Christmas dinner. Whew! It sure makes for a busy season -- with more to come. Chelan's brother and family get into KS tonight! We're gearing up for Christmas -- part 2!

Here are a few shots from our Christmas:

Caiden, Cambry, and Delaney with some of their gifts. Highlights were: legos for Caiden (a big tub-full) and farm equipment, an easy-bake oven for Cambry, and a glow-worm for Delaney


Playing "Trouble" with the grandpas -- we have been playing a lot of this game!


After a busy day in the kitchen, the table was set for Christmas dinner -- BBQ brisket, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry applesauce, crescent rolls, and Christmas goodies. Yum!!


Grammy reads to Delaney and Cambry before the Christmas Eve program at church!


These reindeer cookies were made by the 1st graders during their Christmas Party. One of the other moms had seen this idea, and the kids loved them!

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