Count Down to Christmas

This year was the most exciting count down to Christmas yet. Every morning the kids ran down the stairs to look for Fisbee the elf, and move the ginger bread man to the next square. Sean had the Toys R Us catalog open every day to circle more presents he wanted Santa to bring. They are at such a cute age for everything magical.

Again, here is my pathetic attempt to get dressy Christmas pictures before Church. Although almost none of them are in focus, the cuteness still comes through. Kate had a baby with a matching dress that she was so proud of, and as usual, Sean was a very handsome devil.

Who says I'm not Suzie homemaker? I put my best foot forward for Christmas Eve dinner. I love my new Christmas dishes and after my mom gave me this cute apron, I was in full costume to host a feast. Somehow, wearing an apron makes me more in the mood to cook and clean. I think I'll wear it a lot this year.

Nothing brings more joy than a clean house, food ready, presents everywhere and time to spare for a few quick photos before the parties started.

We started the evening at Dave and Shanna's house. Grandpa Clark now holds the record for holding Kate the longest. I think it was like 3 minutes or something.

Some lovely ladies.

We headed back to our house for my family party. I must not have taken many pictures, but at least I got the Great-Grandmas sharing a bottle of wine...no wait that can't be right. Oh yeah, it was just sparkling apple juice. Phew!

Thanks Aunt Em for the ginormous pile of presents. You are too good to my kids.

To be continued...I think I hear Santa's sleigh!