We hosted our first annual Kid's Christmas Party yesterday, and I think it was a hit. How could it not be when it included a candy cane hunt, mugs of steaming marshmallow hot cocoa, and a table piled high with holiday-themed treats? I think this plate of oh-so-festive Christmas Tree Brownies says it all.
As does this tray of lemon-iced sugar cookies...
And we can't forget the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer PBJ sandwiches.
I'm so glad my new friend, Pinterest, was free to help me with all the planning. It's good to have a friend you can count on!
I'm so glad my new friend, Pinterest, was free to help me with all the planning. It's good to have a friend you can count on!
Just look at this spread! And there was more in the kitchen, including some much needed Mocha Cocoa for the grown-ups.
I had seven cups. And I'm drinking more this morning.
What can I say, except, "Yum!" Which is exactly what I said right after my first sip, which was right before I said these next three words...
I had seven cups. And I'm drinking more this morning.
What can I say, except, "Yum!" Which is exactly what I said right after my first sip, which was right before I said these next three words...
Ready....Set...Go!!
It was candy cane hunting time. One hundred and forty candy canes just happened to be hiding in plain sight all around the homestead, and thankfully we had a house full of kids willing to help us gather them.
It was candy cane hunting time. One hundred and forty candy canes just happened to be hiding in plain sight all around the homestead, and thankfully we had a house full of kids willing to help us gather them.
Will was a blur. But that's nothing new. And he forgot to wear his coat. That's also nothing new.
Look closely, how many candy canes can you spot?
The answer is 21. Just kidding...there are five in this photo. I think Cruz found them all in about 10 seconds flat. I took me much longer than that to hide them. Life isn't always fair.
The answer is 21. Just kidding...there are five in this photo. I think Cruz found them all in about 10 seconds flat. I took me much longer than that to hide them. Life isn't always fair.
But it sure is fun. Especially when it's finally time to hit the snack table! Ladies went first...mainly because the boys were too busy fighting the medieval battle Will had organized in my bedroom.
It's not Christmas without a medieval siege chock full of kings, knights, swords, shields, and Nerf machine guns, right? Well, not at our house anyway. Good thing there was plenty of cocoa to keep them going.
I love it when kids use their imaginations, especially when they clean up the mess afterward. Looking at my house this morning, you'd never know that just hours ago it was host to a battle of epic proportions. Great job, kids! I mean, knights.
I'm not sure who won that battle, but I do know who won the ultimate one...and I hope you do too.
Remember the reason for the season! And drink lots of Mocha Cocoa--I know I will.
Merry Christmas!
It's not Christmas without a medieval siege chock full of kings, knights, swords, shields, and Nerf machine guns, right? Well, not at our house anyway. Good thing there was plenty of cocoa to keep them going.
I love it when kids use their imaginations, especially when they clean up the mess afterward. Looking at my house this morning, you'd never know that just hours ago it was host to a battle of epic proportions. Great job, kids! I mean, knights.
I'm not sure who won that battle, but I do know who won the ultimate one...and I hope you do too.
Remember the reason for the season! And drink lots of Mocha Cocoa--I know I will.
Merry Christmas!
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