back to real life...

What is it about Christmas that makes you so lazy? I just can't get myself to clean today.

Maybe tomorrow.

Getting in the Christmas spirit.

We spent Sunday at the Morgan's. My dad started a holiday tradition this year. We all got together and made Honduran Tamales. I was pretty dang good at rolling them. I have to admit mine looked the best! Ha ha. It was such a fun activity and I hope to do again next year!

Reese and Bentley had a little dance party with Grandpa. They both LOVE to dance.

At the end of the night we have a little accident. Bentley thought it would be fun to pull a stocking down that was hanging by a big weighted hook on the mantle. The hook landed right on her face and gave her a good gash. We hurry and put a band aid on it and left it alone. It might of needed a stitch or two but Jeff protested. I think he was right to not run to the E.R. because it is healing just fine. Poor Bent.

Baking some goodies.

I had my little helper while I made some Christmas cookies. Bentley mostly just liked eating the dough. Who doesn't?

I made Jeff get in on the action and help. He did a fabulous job decorating!

Christmas party

Santa left all the kids presents at the door in a big sack with a letter. Grandma Sue read it to everyone.

Bentley couldn't wait to open hers.

Cousin Bryn and Reese enjoying the party.
Mel and Chris hosted the event, it was a fun success!

visiting the ducks again.

I don't know who likes feeding the ducks more out of my dad, Bentley or Reese. But it is kind of fun to brave the cold and throw those aggressive ducks their snacks.

Reese likes getting right in the action. She doesn't even flinch.

Bentley eventually scares them all off by trying to kick them.