Last year my mom and I started the tradition of making cookies with Elizabeth the weekend before Christmas. After last years attempts at making the perfect cut out cookies failed I made sure I had enough cookie supplies this year just in case. Well I think we master it! Elizabeth and Jace had such a good time rolling out the cookies and telling us what cut out they wanted. Even Daddy helped with the decorating. Can't wait till next years!
Elizabeth and I got to go to a local farm with some of her classmates last week for a hayride that goes through a beautiful light display. It was the perfect night (almost 60 degrees), we had so much fun singing and enjoying the awesome company and beautiful scenery!
My little performer had her first "Baby Ballet" dance recital last week and of course, she didn't disappoint! She got a little distracted in the beginning but by the end was all about the attention. When she got off stage she quickly asked, "Can I do it again?". Daddy and I couldn't be more proud of our little ballerina.
We all headed south for Thanksgiving again this year. It was a relaxing family break for the Brindels', full of good food and great company! A little bittersweet because when new that when we returned home Josh would finally have to go back to work....we really enjoyed the month he was on leave and now have a countdown till Christmas leave starts!
While I was inside trying to get some work done. Josh took both kids outside to play. This is what I saw!
Since this is the probably the last Halloween I get to pick out the kids costumes I decided on good vs evil or an angel and a devil! They both had a great time going house to house getting their candy, both guarded their pails with everything they had. I love that they are old enough know to enjoy the holidays and finally understand. Needless to say I can't wait till Christmas!!!!
