Forgive my slacking.........

The holidays were full of firsts, tradition and craziness!

We attempted our first gingerbread house. Ok I bought a kit but it was still the first year I have made one with the kids. It was more challenging than I thought, with a gimp arm and all. Even though it fell apart the kids still had a blast and a great snack!

Grandma and Old Grandma got the girls enough dress up stuff to last for days. The girls love it. There is so many possibilities. Luckily, for me, they brought a "closet" and hangers, and drawers for all the jewelry.

On to the stockings..........Kaylee was at her mom's

This was Ashlynn's first Christmas! She had no clue what was going on but loved going through everything

Sadly Kayann had massive pink eye (when I say massive I mean eye swollen shut, ooze everywhere). However that did not stop her excitement when she was going through her stocking

Santa brought Raymond enough fishing stuff to get through the summer.....Good thing his mom made him a fishing vest this year

Ashlynn didnt care too much to open presents. She just wanted to play with the paper, and eat some breakfast. She does however love her push car

The kids didnt ask for much. Kayann really really wanted a mermaid barbie.........

and Raymond really really wanted a double lightsaber.........

Santa did so well. Everyone was super happy! They got books, and lots of games this year. They also got a puppet theater, that they love

We had an amazing Christmas with family and friends. Food everywhere, Ashlynn was in heaven! I love to be able to spend so much time with our family.