Merry Christmas with the Flu!

Besides the relatives who were supposed to arrive, we had an unplanned guest at Christmas: a virus.  That made it interesting to say the least.  We squeezed merriment out were we could.  

We did get the tree up before illness hit.  One of the things about moving into a house with 9 foot ceilings is that the tree, which we bought years ago to squeeze into tiny apartments, is tiny.



Mizzou wear.  No Tiger fan should be without it.  Especially when going to the Cotton Bowl.



"Look at my new purse!"



"This present is as big as me!"



Little Girl loves the new play fort.



 Little Guy has Fridgits.  Don't know what they are?  We'll show you.



Here's what they look like on the fridge!  Add marbles for the fun to start.



Little Guy can build boats, cars or helicopters with this set.



Little Guy gave his sister a rocking chair for Christmas.  We'll be painting once we can get out of bed.

Gingerbread houses

In December, there is a showing of Gingerbread Houses at George Washington's boyhood home of Ferry Farm.  Little Guy and Little Gal went along with Mommy to see the houses.  





Even before the kids went to Ferry Farm, they were inspired to build their own gingerbread house using a kit that Little Guy gave Rachel for her birthday.

Breakfast with Santa

Salem Fields Community Church hosts Breakfast with Santa annually.  Since the reindeer are undergoing depot maintenance in preparation for the big day, Santa is supposed to fly in on a helicopter -- a true blue suit approved entrance.  However, the weather didn't cooperate so he came in on a firetruck.  The kids loved it!