Pre-Holiday Smorgasbord

Christmas and the New Year has come and gone, but now I finally have a bit of time to document what busy fun we were up to. 

Up first, the decorating of the tree: 

Hattie just sat here, ate snacks and directed where things should go. 

Not bad if I do say so myself!

Next, was Noella and Hattie's daycare Holiday Singalong. I should note that Noella was afraid of Santa, yet again; however, she rocked her songs! Sang loud and clear up on the top row. So proud. Hattie, on the other hand, was crying pre-show, which meant that I had the pleasure of holding her on the stage while her teachers sang the songs and she chewed on jingle bells.

Hattie enjoyed Santa's cuffs. 

Poor Noella. She was so excited too. Had her list and some cookies all ready to give to him. 

Hattie's performance.

We have started a tradition of decorating gingerbread houses with our friends, the Gobershocks. Ruthie and Noella have gotten more independent this year, and needed minimal assistance. Very fun!

This is what the babies did instead. 

And finally, we tried our hand at the horse-drawn carriage ride through the Christmas light display at Eagle Creek Resort. Somewhat fun, a little slow and Adam had to get out and walk with Hattie the last half. Glad we did it, but we don't feel a need for next year...

Riveting.

It was a fun Christmas season for sure. Noella was buzzing with excitement for weeks before Christmas. So amazing to go through this with children. Four years old (and 9 months) is fun!