Holiday Activities

Dawson is examining just how the Duplo train works. His Uncle Gavin used to do the same thing.
Lexy has decided to grow out the bangs. She does her own hair these days, so we may be in for a few questionable styles before they grow out.

Here is Dawson with the new sweater I made for him. He tried it on without hesitation, and I had all I could do to get him to take it off so I could put the buttons on it. He loves it! The size is just right for this winter season.

Today the grandchildren decorated a ginger bread house. I bought a kit that had everything in it. What fun! Brooklynn was very interested in the little candies....not to put on the house, but to eat, of course! She did help some, but most of the gumdrops for the roof were eaten far before we were ready to shingle the roof!

Dawson helped too, with decorating and eating.

Brooklynn has ONE piece to add to the house. They were all very cute, and it was worth every penny. Maybe next year we will do one from scratch??

Then we moved outside. I tried to get all 3 in a picture for Christmas. This was not going to happen today! At least not one where they were all smiling and looking at the camera. Brooklynn and Dawson were great, but Lexy had a pout. You just have to go with what you get!

This was a great one of Dawson! He really enjoys being outside, especially if the garage doors are open! It's going to be a cold kitchen this winter if he keeps going in and out!

Brooklynn was trying hard to please. She was very tired here, and ready for a nap. If she hadn't had mittens on, she probably would have been sucking her thumb.

Finally Alexys cooperated, and helped me hang a wreath, and smiled for the camera.

Now, this is one cool chick. She's got the sunglasses, the cool coat, and mittens, and she is stylin'!

What a fun morning with the kids. It will be fun having them help with decorating for the season. They love the lights, and colors, and of course, Mammie has lots of lights to hang! I hope these are the things they will remember a long long time.