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Christmas Eve we went to the candlelight service at church. Afterwards, the Brethauers came over for appys and a visit. Then it was time to put cookies out for Santa. Aiden wanted something healthy for Santa. ( a bowl of spinach) and Amelia wondered if Santa would like a rum ball.

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Cousin gift exchange was lots of fun this year. Candy cane hooker champion!

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Loving my new Christmas photo card display. One binder ring and viola all together and organized.

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Dale's childhood Christmas book.

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Our 2012 Christmas ornament! We picked this up on our Orcas Island romantic getaway,

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My parents came down and spent some time hanging out with the kids while I went to dentist and eye dr. appointments.

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Amelia went caroling with her Daisy Scout troop followed by a patch ceremony and potluck at Hanna's house!

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Almost all the shopping and wrapping is complete!

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The Nutcracker at MBT! Wonderful performance and a tummy dinner followed at Scotty Brien's.

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Volunteering at The CommunityToy Store. The kids and I helped many kids do Christmas crafts while their parents shopped for toys. When the dust settledAmelia hopped on Santa's knee and told him she wanted a kitty. Good luck with that!

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School's out for winter break! First thing Amelia wanted to do was open her gift from Mrs. Potter. It was the book 'You Are Special' by Max Lucado.

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Gingerbread house making in the kindergarten classroom!

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Fancy day at school for Aiden! His teacher surprised the class with a decorated classroom, lots of yummy treats and fun crafts.

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Love my nativity scene!

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Celebrated the sold out brand new movie theatre with consolation drinks at the new Barkley Woods Coffee!

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Running helps keep me sane this time of year and helps with the cookie calories too!

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Christmas cocktails by the tree!

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A day in December wasted sick in bed. Boo hoo! Lots of sleep and it looks like I beat this bug.

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Amelia's artistic rendition of the Christmas Fairy.

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December 5th we decorated our gingerbread house. Amelia has full creative license this year!

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December 4th was Dale's 39th birthday! I met him at Starbucks for a morning coffee date and then met him for lunch after some Christmas shopping. The kids and I took him running shoe shopping after work and he got a pair of waterproof shoes. Interesting concept for our climate. Then it was home for dinner. Grilled salmon, Israeli couscous and Greek salad followed by the perennial rhubarb crisp for dessert.

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The third day of December the Christmas Fairy brought some pink gloves! Perfect for jazz hands before dance class.

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The second day of December we had our book club cookie exchange.

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On the first day of December we went out for a double date dinner at The Silver Reef Steakhouse with the Schweigerts. Fancy Schmancy

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Day 30: thankful that all my Christmas baking is complete.

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Day 29: thankful that I can do sweet surprises for my kids!

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Day 28: thankful that almost all the Christmas decorating is complete!

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Day 27: thankful for this sweet note from Aiden on my birthday ;)

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Day 26: thankful this bathroom remodel is almost complete and has turned out so nice.

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Day 25: Thankful for my beautiful family celebrating me today! An early birthday brunch at Mt.Bakery and yummy family dinner at my sister's. My heart and stomach are full!

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day 24: Thankful 'Movember' is almost over!

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day 23: Thankful for piggie noses!

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Day 21: thankful to be hosting family and friends tomorrow.

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Day 20: Thankful my boy loves to read as much as I do!

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Day 19: thankful for tippy tap shoes!

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Day 18: Thankful for lazy Sunday afternoons at Starbucks.

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Day 17: Thankful for rainy quiet Saturdays to get a jump start on holiday crafting.

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Day 16: Thankful for my new heated towel rack!

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Day 15: Thankful for fresh flowers in November

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Day 14: Thankful for all the artwork in my life :)

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Day 13: Thankful for this sweet girl. She has such a personality and kind heart sprinkled with a whole bunch of sass, sparkle and mischief.

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Day 12:

Thankful for 'artisitc' Grandpa for coming to help watch the kids while we are both working today.

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Day 11: Thankful for the sparkly girly things in my life!

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Day 10: Thanful for coffee every morning :)

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Day 9: Thankful the shutters are being installed in the bathroom today! After 3 months of ducking and flashing the neighbors!

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Day 8: Thankful for my awesome work schedule. After 8 days off I look forward to going back to work for two days!

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Day 7: Thankful I'm still cool enough to go on school field trips!

if i were president...

Amelia brought home this paper from school today. If I were president... I would help people stop wars.

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Day 6: Thankful that I was able to vote for the very first time!

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Day 5: Thankful for the gift of an extra hour of time! Feeling so relaxed and caught up today.