Merry Christmas!

We had a great Christmas. Kind of a downer that my parents, sister and brother-in-law, brother, two nephews and niece were not able to join us (thanks, crazy weather!), but that just means we get to have Christmas all over again in a few weeks.

Here's a picture of my little hug on Christmas Day! Always wanting to be a helper in the kitchen!

We took a few videos of him too, although he is not quite to the stage where he likes opening presents yet. He sure does like to play, though:

Next up for our kitchen was trying to finish up the remodel by painting it a new color of blue. A little bit brighter and darker. I think it makes a big difference. Oh, and some more toffee too!

Last but not least

HOW LAME! I forgot to take pictures of the 7th Annual Christmakwanzuchah Cookie Exchange! Let me just say everything was delicious. There was a shortage of chocolate at this party, which was a lovely surprise. Lemon, cranberry-orange, almond-poppyseed. All delicious! Well done, ladies! See you next year for the 8th annual!

And since I MUST include a picture, I will give you a little HUG....he was full of antics the other day and decided that one drink was simply not enough...