Our December in a Nutshell...

So I'm realizing my last post was the end of November. I think I fell behind, probably largely in part again thanks to facebook, an easier way to connect with a larger majority of friends and family. But, FB is somewhat limited, I know not everyone has access to it, and, I want my blog put in book form for us and Everlea at some point (which a friend said is possible), so if I catch it back up, hopefully it won't be so overwhelming to keep up with it again.

Let's see...

-We made a trip to VA to visit with my cousin and her family and attend (me) her annual cookie swap and ornament exchange. It was a good time despite a sick child and burnt fingers, both happening to my cousin Ang soon before her big party, but Ran and I pitched in a bit, and the party still went off without a hitch. The cookies that I got back through the exchange did not last til Christmas. Um, yah...

-We took our unprofessional :) family Christmas card picture in our yard:

-We attended a breakfast with Santa: yes, Everlea was smiling and not freaked by Santa this year, although some bribery was involved if I remember correctly...lol

-We watched the nativity story play out and were entertained by the singing at Everlea's pre-school Christmas program (as you can see in video below she had some wardrobe malfunctions/issues, oh & sorry for the annoying focusing and re-focusing) :)

- We got our Christmas tree mid-Dec., a small and humble one, but described by Everlea as "the best Christmas tree ever". :) It was decorated and re-decorated every day by above mentioned 4yr old. :) Donated and delivered said tree, 10 days later to a new family, thanks to free advertising on Craigslist.

...and, on Dec. 20th we packed up the kid, the dog, our luggage and the presents and headed to NH for Christmas.