This month truly flew by. As such, I have decided to finish out the year with one big post of all of our Christmas activities and festivities and the like. I hope you're ready.
December 2nd I took the boys to the post tree lighting and carol singing. Santa showed up, riding in on a fire truck.
December 7th we got, set up, and decorated our Christmas tree.
December 22nd Santa came around post, handing out candy canes to all the kids. Again, he was riding on a fire truck.
Truth be told, if I had the option, I would totally motor around town hanging out the top of a fire truck.
December 24th we made gingerbread cookies (and went to the candle light service at chapel).
December 25th was Christmas!
My dad and Karen came over around lunchtime. My mom and all them came for dinner. Josh's parents came the next day. It was great!
I Spy is fun for ALL ages. I'm just saying.
December 27th we hosted the extended family Christmas party at the community center on base. It was so much fun. The weather was mild so the kids could play outside on the playground. There was plenty of room and tables and food and family and presents.
The day before the party I had gone to The Home Depot to buy a Christmas tree for the party. It was kind of hilarious. First, I got a great deal on a tree (a $60 tree for $10 what?!). Second, so many people were shocked and confused. Most of the people saw my Alaska license plate and figured that that explained it all. I'm not sure how, but okay. One lady walked up to me, put her hand on my arm and said, "Oh! Don't even explain it to me!" then laughed like we were besties sharing an inside joke. Oh yeah.
And now it's December 31st, New Year's Eve. As we wait for the ball to drop, and a new year to begin, I'm here posting and toasting the end of 2014. It's been a really good year. I'm praying 2015 is even better for us and for all of you reading this as well. Happy New Year's!
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