Christmas Week "Wrap-Up"

It's been a busy, festive and sickly week here.  

On Friday, The Oldest came home!

Captured this precious moment, when Coop saw his Daddy!  So stinking Sweet!

We went to pick up the Littles and this is what we found...The Flu!

It was a rainy, yucky day, so we picked up Dad and headed to Family Pizza. (Note...this family is all about food, and we eat out A LOT...mama don't cook)

Saturday we were up early and Christmas Traditions started.  First stop the Ugly Christmas tree.  This year it did not disappoint.  If you look closely you will see the top of the tree is actually missing.

Next stop was Santa's Workshop!

Santa I've been good!

Our annual pose by the White House!

My least favorite tradition.

Maggiano's!

Merry Christmas!

Now we are off to Florida, Lax for dayz!

Bedroom Shuffle

Got great news this morning that David and Mandy were coming up for Christmas!  YAY!!!  Hence the bedroom shuffle started.

Before

Moving Beds,comforter and clothes around.

After

All clean and festive!

After all our hard work it was time for some rewards!  Five Guys...nom nom!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

 Santa has come to our home early, must be making up time to get to every one's home, All the presents are wrapped and ready to be opened!

Now I just need everyone to come home, cue the music...I'll be home for Christmas...

In other news, the girl got her hair cut, can't you tell....not.  

Weekend Wrap Up

We packed a lot into the last 3 days.  On Friday, we went to Bri Bri's very first HS Track Meet at EHS.  She excelled!  There were 9 high schools competing.  She came in 1st place for her school in both events.  4th Overall in the 55 Hurdles and 13th in the 55 meter dash!

Pictures are blurry, cause we were so excited we could barely hold up our phones and camera.  Hopefully the school got better pictures :-)

On Saturday, we drove to ODU to pick up Katie for the Christmas Break!

Sunday, we took "Whoop" boy back to school, had lunch with Princess Pudding Pop and went shopping in Old Town Alexandria.

Katie and Daddy

Anthro Window

Me and My Love!

Throw Back Thursday

I can't believe I was once one of those crazy dance moms we see on TV.  Well maybe I wasn't as bad :)  I sure did love seeing this Little Diva of mine shine on stage.  She was fearless!

Brianna "Indigo" 

 So this just happened...  This boy went from Pre-K3 til today with perfect attendance, that just got whooped out.  Yes, that's right, whooping cough, what the heck.  Fully vaccinated!  I guess that's just part of the perks of boarding school.

Still so handsome.

Studying for exams on Monday.  Not the best time to get sick.

Though not as fun to decorate for Christmas without the kids, I had fun putting up our family favorites.  I can't wait to have everyone home to enjoy the season.

Foyer Table

                                                                      

2014 Tree

                                                                     

Sofa Table

                                                                         

Cocoa Station

                                                                   

Baking Station

                                                               

Fireplace

                                                                   

Nativity Set I've had since I was a little girl.

Outdoor decor

Christmas Bucket List

I'm a little late on my Bucket List this month, but better late than never.

    Christmas Bucket List

1.  Go see lights at National Harbour

2.  Go Snow Tubing

3.  Go Ice Skating on the Lawn

4.  Go see the "Ugly Christmas Tree"

5.  Take a Family Picture

6.  Dress dogs and take group picture

7.  Go to Downtown Williamsburg

December Goals

Somehow, even though i've been an empty nester since Fall, it seems like my days have been as full as ever.  All the things I thought I would do, I don't seem to find the time.  In my December Goals, I hope to change that and do more of what I had planned.

1. Blog Daily (even if it's just a silly picture of my day).

2. Finish decorating, shopping, wrapping and all Christmas craziness
   before the kids come home from school, December 19.

3. Create a 2015 Calendar of Wish Lists.

4. Enjoy the Season and Complete our Christmas Bucket List.