Christmas at the Crosby House

Over the holidays we spent Christmas afternoon and evening at my parents' house.  Dan's parents came over for Christmas lunch, but by the time we had finished taking these pictures, as well as the pictures for our Christmas card, everyone was pretty much done smiling and posing for the day.  Here are some of the shots we got of Grandmother, Granddaddy, Dan, Lorelai, Miller, and me.

Brief Hiatus

Sorry I haven't posted lately.  Work has been a nightmare and I am basically a shell of my former self by the time I get home.  I will be sure to post this weekend. 

Christmas Concert

Both kids received guitars for Christmas.  Before we headed out to visit my parents on Christmas Day they had an impromptu jam session in their bean bags. 

 

We "Moustache" You A Question..."How Cute Are We?!"

Sparkle and Shine

Another one of our Christmas traditions has become making reindeer food.  We combine instant oatmeal and glitter, shake it up, and place it in the grass outside to guide the reindeer to our apartment.  The kids think it's so creative!

 

Ready to go with blue glitter.

 Two of her favorite colors - pink and purple.

 We thought the reindeer would like cinnamon sugar oatmeal.

 Adding in the glitter.

The kids made mention that the reindeer didn't eat much of their food, but I just explained that the food was just to guide them there, but they couldn't eat it or the glitter would make them sick. 

All Aboard the Gingerbread Express

The day before Christmas Eve Dan was working and the kids and I were trying to find ways to fill the hours.  What better way to do that than with an edible art project?  

 Kneading the icing.

 Some fun with the candy decorations.

Mmmmmm!!!

 Teamwork.

   

 Proud train architects.

Modeling Masterpiece