My plan is to attempt to wrap up the week of December 17th through the 21st in one blog. Here it goes!!

On Monday at work we celebrate Suellen and Becky's birthday. I will spare them both by not sharing their ages, but it was a monumental one for Suellen! We had cake and presents and a good laugh at all of the gag gifts!


Then on Tuesday we had James' holiday work party. I really wanted us to look extra cute so that we could get a great family picture in front of the fire place. My plan was to have Bubbies put on his Christmas sweater once we got the party to spare him some discomfort. My plan foiled.

He would not have it and dad was no help.


So needless to say he was wearing an Oscar the grouch shirt for the holiday picture which was really quite fitting.


The guys were enjoying the food!


Then Santa came out. This was about our third encounter with Santa this year, but his first chance to sit on his lap. It did not go so well. It was especially funny because Santa was one of James' co-workers.


On Wednesday we had the guys over for a little Christmas gathering before everyone headed home for the holidays. Bubbies had an extra special gift for everyone. Uncle Jason was too tired to come over, so now he has to wait until Christmas morning to get his present.




On Friday,
My 26th Birthday!!!

We took MO to the airport so that he could head off to see his family in DC and reconnect with his lovely wife Raechel who lives in England for the holidays. We will miss him dearly for the two weeks that he will be gone and I think Bubbies even started to cry when we dropped him off. Have fun MO!!!!! I hope the Steak and Cheese was good!


At some point in time during the week we celebrate my birthday at work with a new calendar and a cute picture frame and they decorated my office.



WE also had our staff Christmas party. It was wonderful. Everyone revealed their Secret Santa's and we brought a dish to share. Bobbi made homemade cinnamon rolls that were awesome!!!


For my birthday we went out to the North Pole to Santa's House and saw the real Santa and Mrs. Claus. They have the same people every year so the kids get really attached. It is too cute. Bubbies didn't want to sit on his lap, but he did say
"Bye Santa" as we were walking away.

Bubbies saw a really big moose there!

Then we had dinner at the best Chinese resutrant in town!



I have to admit that I got to open my present a little earlier in the week because James can't keep a secret. I got some new make-up from Bare Essentials and some new make-up brushes. It was a wonderfully busy week and we are looking forward to a relaxing Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone and we wish we could be home with you all!