The Green Family Party

Dylan was very specific this year when he asked for his gifts.  He waited a long time to sit on Santa's lap at the party(he was the last one) and it was fun to watch his anticipation.  

Tate asked Santa for a Tron disc.  He is so excited for Santa this year!

                                              The kids singing songs with Santa.
                                                        Aunt Liz with Santa.  Uncle John and Aunt Liz have had this family party for many years and we always enjoy going.  Thank you for helping us make memories with our children.  We love traditions!

Oh Christmas Tree.............

 The Christmas tree upstairs; The way Mommy likes the tree decorated.

                                                   

The Christmas tree downstairs; the way the boys like a Christmas tree decorated.  The boys were so upset when we decorated the Christmas tree upstairs because I rearranged the ornaments (it would have looked disastrous if I hadn't ).  Mike thought it would be fun if the boys could decorate a small tree downstairs.  I saw this little Charlie Brown tree on sale and brought it home.  The boys had a blast decorating THEIR way and it did become my favorite tree.  I am glad we started this tradition.

           In school Dylan learned about how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the world. He came home from school so excited to tell us about how other countries celebrated the Christmas season.

THE POLAR EXPRESS

  The top five memories of the North Pole Express aka: The Polar Express
    1. Singing with the elves on the train
    2. Running to catch the train
    3. The HOT chocolate
    4. The beautiful view from the train. Skies were blue and it was sunny.
    5. We had to convince Dylan that is would be alright to miss his spelling test at school.

                       

  

It's Rudolph....

                                               

The Creche

     One of our favorite traditions is to attend the Creche.  This year they had a dress-up Nativity Scene for families. This will be a fun memory for our family. Dylan could have stayed for hours looking at the various Nativity Scenes this year.  His favorite was a beautiful scene made of silver and gold.  The carved Creche's from Jordan were amazing this year and became the adults favorite.  

"Déjà vu"

Dylan made me cookies for my birthday again this year, "with just a little help."

As he was making the cookies I had a flashback of what seemed like yesterday(and is that toothless smile awesome or what)....................................

Where does the time go! I wonder in 3 more years if he will still like making cookies for his mom's birthday.

Hopefully, he will be as good in the kitchen as his dad. Can you believe this apple pie that Mike made. He told me it was on his "bucket list." He made the pie crust and it tasted so yummy on Thanksgiving night.

I was impressed that it was the first pie he has made. I think he will be making the pies for Thanksgiving from now on. My husband is so talented and he looks amazing in the kitchen (even if he insists on not wearing an apron!)