Mall & Grandma’s Treatment

Grandma Margie had chemo today. We all wanted to be supportive and give Papa a break, but kids can't go to the hospital. Instead, Aunt Paige spent the day with her. wanted to go with her. I drove and we dropped Grandma and Paige off at MD Anderson in the Woodlands. Lexi enjoys looking at clothes stores, but she enjoyed the pet store the most. 

MD Anderson Lounge waiting for Grandma and Paige

Christmas Presents

We were all very spoiled this Christmas. Lexi got the dog pillow above from Grandma. Lexi had made a little dog quilt that Grandma turned into a pillow for her. 

Instant camera from Grandma

Lexi's Loot

Hug from Uncle Alma before he headed off to Los Cabos, Mexico

Paige's quilt from Papa (he made it)

Basketball from my boss along with a huge portable basketball hoop for our driveway

Christmas Eve Jammies

Like a lot of families, we have a pj Christmas Eve tradition. Several years ago, I made our Christmas pjs and ever since then, my kids thought the tradition was homemade pjs. I managed to make pajama pants for Lexi and Jordan and a nightgown for me. Everyone else got new pjs that came from the store. We all look pretty cute though. Notice that Lexi and I have the same fabric. 

Talents and Games

Grandma Margie always likes to have a talent show on Christmas Eve. This year, we mostly told stories, jokes, and played charades. My talent was making videos of the talents.


Pale Green Pants



Ghost Story




Charades

Dinner on Christmas Eve

After church today, we headed right to Grandma and Papa's house to let the Christmas Festivities begin. Uncle Alma and Aunt Paige were already there. We shared a really nice dinner and enjoyed chatting. Of course, we have Tutti Fruiti (the wiener dog) with us. 

Christmas Eve Pictures

It is Christmas time and I used to send out Christmas card to everyone. Unfortunately, it is expensive and now that everyone uses photographers, it is even tougher. Instead, I snapped a few photos in our backyard and posted them on social media. I think they turned out fairly well considering that Lexi wasn't really cooperating and I used my cell phone. 

Church Christmas Party

Our church Christmas party was tonight. We were excited for dinner, friends, and the kids' performance. Lexi and Jordan also got to sit on Santa's lap. 

Singing Rudolph

Silent Night

Our friends - Juan, Sonja, and Lana

Snow in Houston

We woke up to find snow... here in Houston! That's a big deal. It rarely happens here. The last time it snowed was 8 years ago, when we were in San Diego, so we missed it. Lexi was really upset that I made her go to school. The roads were clear and I knew it would melt soon. She got to play in it before school, all the way while we walked there, and during first period, which is PE. I know that because I did my morning walk after dropping Jordan off and I saw all of her PE class out there having fun.