Pizza Night

Sunday was a great day at home with the fam. I thought I would do something different for dinner. We made our own pizzas! We didn't have any pizza dough, so I patted out some biscuits. Brian and I made bbq chicken pizzas and the kids just had bbq sauce and cheese. They were so excited to "paint" the sauce on and add the cheese. Brian thought I was a little crazy when I first mentioned it, but he later admitted it was fun and the kids LOVED it! Add apple slices and pretzels sticks and life is good. A simple, yummy dinner that I hope we can do again!

New Table

Aunt Katie and Uncle Josh got Macie and Gavin a wooden table and chairs for Christmas. When we were in Sturgis, the kids didn't quite get that the set belonged to them. Even though they saw it in the van, it didn't fully sink in until Sunday morning. They have played at that table every mintue possible since! They've even eaten snacks and breakfast there! I love that they got a table and it is the perfect size for our living room. This gift is something that will be used for many years to come!

Decorating the Tree

Sunday, we decorated the house. I wanted to decorate, but I also wanted to be reasonable. Not only am I going to be overwhelmed with Lilah, but I also have two destructive little humans that live in this house! Macie was super pumped to put ornaments on the tree. We decided it would be best just to get out our little 4 foot fake tree this year. I paid 20 bucks for that thing and it has come in handy over the years! While the kids were napping, I was able to go through all of the boxes and get out what we needed for this year. I also laid out all of the kids' ornaments so they could put them on. Once both kids were up, we got to it. Gavin put the angel on top of the tree and Macie did such a good job putting ornaments on. I love putting up the tree together and I'm glad that we can make it a family affair!

Before we started...love the outfits!

The finished product!

Pretend Christmas

On Saturday, we loaded up and headed to Sturgis for our "pretend" Christmas. Because Lilah is coming right before Christmas, we won't be able to travel. Thankfully, Brian's family was able to all get together for Christmas a little early. Macie kept calling it a "pretend" Christmas. We had to explain to her that it wasn't the real Christmas yet because then she would think Santa was coming.
We were able to spend the whole day in Sturgis. We had yummy food and LOTS of it! The kids had so much fun playing with everyone and got lots of fun gifts. Lilah was spoiled too. I think everyone liked the gifts we got them and we made Grammie cry. I had Allie get me a baby feet picture of each grandchild and then put them in a frame. Of course, I left a spot for Lilah's feet. Later in the day, Aunt Poggy and Tyler came for a visit. I'm so glad that we had a great day!
Our camera has been acting up so Aunt Katie took some pictures and emailed them to me.

How adorable is he!
Sweet little Parker

Macie was so excited about her dress because it is a perfect "twirly" dress. Plus, Aunt Poggy bought it for her so we were glad she was able to see it.

Macie and Gavin love their cousin

The Shepherd family

So proud that he got up there all by himself!

Macie sitting at their new table from Aunt Katie and Uncle Josh

Parker loved the books and bubbles that we got him. He'd never seen bubbles before and he was fascinated!

Cousins...just think next year there will be four!

Grammie and Pops with their babies

Gavin loved his Seseme Street Playset and first train set. He hasn't put his trains down since we got home!

Aunt Beth got a car scraper that is sure to keep her hands warm!

Macie got a Fancy Nancy doll, Barbie, and Barbie convertible!

Stocking time!

Because it's Lilah's first Christmas, I had to get a picture of everything she got. I LOVE it all!

Aunt Poggy got her this adorable Christmas dress

Macie and Gavin got large totes too! Thanks Aunt Beth and Uncle Wil!