Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was pretty quiet. We finished everything we needed to do by about 4:00. We went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner, yum. That is our tradition when there are no little kids visiting for Christmas Eve. Then we went to check out the Klingler's light show, very awesome! When we got home we put on our pajamas on and read the Night Before Christmas, Dave shared some meaningful thoughts and then Becca had us have "happy thought" time. Most of the presents were already under the tree which is unusual for our house. We usually wait until everyone goes to bed so it is a bigger suprise and it looks like you have a bigger Christmas. So there really wasnt much to do except fill stockings. So we played a game. What else are 6 adults going to do on Christmas Eve when everything is done? I should add who the 6 adults were- Dave and me, Camille, Becca, April and Will.Becca and Millie enjoying the lights The string of lights are actually on the entrance wall, this is a funky picture

Girl's Day Out

We love to have "girl's days out". I decided it was time to start having them with the grand-daughters. I thought their birthday would be a good time. April, Millie, and I took Noni to Wingers for her first official girl's day out lunch (Dave took Caleb to Chuck-a-Rama . . . Caleb heaven). I told her she had to use her best manners and explained some of them. She did so good. She sat and colored her coloring menu, ate nicely, did not climb under the table (except once to get her earring), and didn't whine at all! The best part was when the waitress brought her a free kid's root beer float for being the birthday girl and shy little Noni looked up at the waitress and said "thank you". You must understand that Noni doesn't talk to anyone she doesn't have too. Besides being a good experience for Noni, we all had a great meal, Wingers is my favorite!

For kids the popcorn is the best part of Wingers!Noni is an excellent colorer

Fettucini Alfredo, Noni's favorite

MMMMM, sticky fingers and some chipolte chicken wrap