Once Thanksgiving has passed its time to start the Christmas celebrations!!!
First we have to decorate (of course)
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| Each year we give our kids an ornament representing their past year or interests. Joseph got the Hulk and Michael got a Panda ornament. |
This year we decided to go up to the National Zoo for their Zoo Lights. The Miners came with us and we had a wonderful time. There was "sledding"... if you can have sledding without snow lol, and a train ride, a carousel, and a light show.
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| One of the few animals awake :) |
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| Brittany and I |
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| These flowers changed colors and were a big hit |
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| Waiting in line for the train |
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| Future engagement picture ;) Such cute kids!!! |
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| Riding the Carousel |
We went to the Ward Christmas Party and SANTA STOPPED BY!!!!
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| Thumbs Up! |
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| None of my children have ever been scared of Santa- makes for some pretty cute pictures over the years!!! |
Then of course we had our traditional baking and watching The Polar Express :) I didn't get too many pictures (sadly) but this year we made Peppermint Bark, Dipped Oreos, Dipped Pretzels, and Mint Brownies. We will make cookies for Santa in Illinois- and probably some other yummy goodies!
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| Smashing Candy Canes |
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| "Bam Bam Bam" |
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| The Polar Express- they sat motionless watching the movie until.... |
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| The Hot Chocolate Song! Then they danced! |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE DIVELBISS FAMILY!
