Started off going to church this morning and just about fainted when they called all the kids up front (as they always do at our church for a little mini discussion before they all leave for Sunday school) and there were our big boys, Levi and Carlos sitting on the top step in the middle for all to see. Usually not an issue, but today was the 4th day of Advent so all the candles were lit and I looked up just in time to see Carlos trying to BLOW OUT THE ADVENT CANDLES. I almost died. But what do you do? Thank heavens that one of the choir members went down to sit next to him until the chat was over. Oh, he also didn’t want to give up his offering, that was nice, too.
We did our Santa deliveries of baked goods to neighbors and friends, got to chat with some and others weren’t home and with the bad weather we didn’t leave things on the porch. Sorry if you didn’t get one, should have been home. LOL. I didn’t bake a ton this year, but just a few things to give away.
Tried to get the boys down for a nap and Levi and Trey did pretty well with that, but we fought Carlos for a couple of hours to no avail. Went to my folks house tonight and we drove around to see some cool Christmas lights in Suquamish and Poulsbo. There was on cul de sac just about NK high school that really outdid themselves, I mean the guy came out onto his porch and made it snow, had Santa coming up out of a chimney, the Grinch driving a fire truck with music and all. If you want to see it I can tell you how to get there. Well worth it! Went back to my folks for crab dinner (YUM, great tradition!) and the boys opened their one present on Christmas Eve, their new pajamas! They got in the tub, got on their new jammies and then we just came home and got them into bed.
And now the magic happens, here are the “before” Christmas morning pictures. Check back for the “after” shots. Merry Christmas to all!
Three Scurvy Dogs a Wee Lass (and their Mamas) 