The Stockings Were Hung

 Santa came a bit early to deliver a trampoline for Christmas. He even send a note for the girls to find in the mailbox explaining that this came early so that daddy and Gpa Bob could set it all up.

 The girls entertaining themselves at Christmas Eve mass...they didn't even stay since it was standing room only - daddy and Gpa Bob volunteered to take them home. 

 But not before we snapped a family picture.

 Our beautiful Christmas tree with all the loot. 

 So much that it spilled over to the mantel. 

The stockings all hung with care. 

Avery's 5th Birthday

 Star, the Elf on the Shelf, left Avery a special note for her birthday.

 And Gma Rose made her favorite cake - Angel cake with Cherry Frosting. 

 We celebrated a week later with friends at Build-a-Bear at the mall. 

 It was a bit of chaos, but fun. 

Haley, Caroline, Avery, Georgia Nell, Nate, Sophia, and Kendall 

And to keep with our annual tradition on birthdays, here is what Avery has to say about things:

How old are you? - 5

If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why? - Unicorn, because

What is your favorite thing to do? Why? - Eat snacks

What do you love most about your sibling? - Playing with her

What is your favorite color? - Blue

What is your favorite movie? - Alladin

What is your favorite book? - Cinderella

What do you want to be when you grow up? - Jasmine

Who do I love? - Momma

What do I like to eat? - PB&J

What is your favorite toy? - Shopkins

What is your favorite fruit? - Watermelon

What is your favorite song? - Michael Jackson, ABC

What is your favorite holiday? - Christmas

What is your favorite game? - Poker

What is your favorite restaurant? - Chicken Salad Chick

What is your favorite place to go? - Buy Shopkins

What color is your hair? - Blond

What is your favorite drink? - Sprite

What is your favorite number? - 10

Birthday Skate Date

 We spend early December at the skating rink for a birthday party for a classmate of Avery's. Kendall did a little bit better than Avery, but we all had fun. 

 We also took part in the annual Lexington Christmas Parade. It was the first time Avery was able to participate with Stepping Out Dance team. She and daddy got to ride the float! This time Kendall and I were there representing Brownie/Daisy Troop 1688. 

We have a small troop and most are actually brownies, but it's a great group of girls. 

Kendall, Malia, Kennedy, Margaret Rose, and Hope.