Christmas 2011

And a happy new year...

Bring on Christmas...

My friend, Martha and I were reading each other's minds when one day we both said we needed to have a kids Christmas party.  So, this is what came of that day.  We do these things for our kids, right?  I hope with all my heart that my little guy remembers this day with such joy!

Each child received an apron with their name on it...

Thanks Coke and Jenn for letting us borrow your goods.

These jars later were filled with white and red, homemade, play dough.  Griff had the idea that we make ornaments with ours.  You don't know what joy that brought me knowing I wouldn't have one mess of just pink crumbles around my house.  SO...now we have two handprints and two stockings drying waiting to be hung on "their tree."  Nonetheless...

Such joy, I tell you...I have truly ARRIVED on this journey to the place where my cup is just pouring out.  Speaking of cups...hello, perfect mason jar, personalized with a tdf straw from ETSY.  You also make my heart sing. 

There is some serious work going on here.

  

Another joy...these mommas lovin' on their kiddos!  We missed those of you who could not make it, next time?

Griff, your momma sure does love you.  Amazin' cookie decorating skills, btw~

The whole crew...

Martha, thanks for all your work and for doing this with me.  I had a great time and it was all worth it to watch all those smily faces covered with sugar!