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Last Weekend

Well, we've still got some sniffly noses hanging on, but for the most part we're doing alright. And, for the moment, Christopher's sleeping fairly well. He seems to be able to sleep at night ok despite the 24-7 gas.

Saturday was a bit crazy. We went to my neice's 4th birthday party in the afternoon. Total princess party. Precious. Good food too. The girls wore dress up clothes and got to decorate crowns and wear makeup. My son dressed up as spiderman and chased people. He also made his own crown. Christopher, however, decided to be cranky. It could have been gas. It could have been that pesky 6 week growth spurt. Or he may just be a homebody. We really have stayed home more than ever before this time around. For many reasons. The weather. Illness. The number of kiddos running around here. Obviously the age of baby and my recovery. Anyway, back to Saturday.

Saturday after the party we went to my in-laws for dinner. My MIL graciously offered to feed us and give us a place to hang out and get ready in-between the party and the Christmas Program that night. So, we gobbled down chili and changed the kids' clothes (all the while nursing and consoling cranky baby), and then took off for our church.

The Christmas Program was precious, despite cranky baby. Young children in sheep costumes can't help but be cute. Even if they won't stand still, face-forward like they're supposed to. Or, despite all the vaseline to cure a chapped ring around his mouth and cautions not to lick, they're caught with their tongue out. The pictures tell the story.

Sunday we stayed home - again. Don't get me wrong, I love church. And I love showing off my new baby boy. But it seems like Lola comes home sick every time we go. And it's nearly impossible to keep anyone else from getting it. And, well, with new baby I've been more wary than ever of bringing even more germs home. We'll make it back. Eventually. Note: I've definitely been missing this influence in my life - there's just nothing quite like the teaching, praising and fellowship together.

So, we were home. recuperating. Christopher was still cranky, but it was much more manageable at home. By the afternoon, I was itching to make more Christmas treats. I've really, really enjoyed these activities this year. I'm sure it's partially b/c we've been home so much. Seems like I'm doing more of them too. Note to self for next year. Maybe I try to go too much. Anywho, last week I made sugar cookies and Sunday we made chocolate covered pretzels. The kids took turns choosing the type of sprinkle they wanted to use and then decorating their alotted pretzels. These were actually dipped in almond bark but that doesn't roll off the tongue the same.

So! Without further ado, here are the pics from the weekend!

Beauty.

Here is my relucant princess :-)

My gorgeous SIL. Can you believe she just had a baby?!

Spiderman!

Notice how often the sheep on the end is a blur...

Licking...

Swaying...

Turned around backwards... I should call attention to my girl's strict aderence to what she's supposed to be doing. That's my girl! (She gets very upset when everyone doesn't do what they're supposed to)

Licking and turned around backwards...

Got in trouble for running off into other people's pictures...

FYI, this is the pre-haircut pic. We girls are going to the salon soon.

And here are our pretzels and sugar cookie.