Our Christmas Tree!

 

We stopped for a fun Starbucks treat and then on to 

pick out our Christmas Tree on Sunday!

Bear supervised the decorating . . . 

Love all the memories each ornament bring back as we decorate!

Not sure what to think of a TREE in our HOUSE!! "You guys get mad when I bring in sticks - and now you bring in a whole tree!?!?"

Bear is such a patient dog. Seriously the sweetest!

Molly's turn to put the star on top!

Molly was so excited to decorate her room again this year - and cleaned and vacuumed it herself before adding glitter and little tree and magical touches!

Fresh holly from our front shrubs!

Rocky returned! (And got into the girls chocolate popcorn!)

Flanagan Baptism

I was honored to be asked to be Miss Cecilia Grace Flanagan's Godmother and her baptism was Sunday afternoon at Cure' of Ars. It was a wonderful celebration welcoming her to our beautiful Catholic faith!

Her older siblings Elizabeth, Kathleen, Tommy, + Molly all watched on . . . 

Molly and Kate were asked to help with the readings . . .

I adore this family!

As usual, Kristin had a beautiful display of food and drink at her reception - 

I may never shower again - I have baptism oil smells all over my arm. HEAVEN.

Awards Night - Grandpa Don's 70th!

 

It was such a fun day celebrating Dad all day long!

We ended the day with an Awards Ceremony - and everyone got an award for something specific they won or an attitude exuded during the day!

Just a few of the quotes we said all day long - celebrating Dad!

I won the "Best Hustle" Award - I was proud!

We ended the night with several games of Ghost in the Graveyard outside in the dark! 

It was hilarious!

Part 2: The Outdoor Games

 

Let the afternoon games begin!!!

Izzy + Molly

The Pogo Stick Competition!

The Dizzy Baseball Bat + Run Race

Kate beat everyone at this! No dizziness for her!

Then, off to Turkey Creek Golf Course for a putting competition!

We lucked out with a gorgeous sunny day!

The kids did GREAT! They were all naturals . . .

SISTERS

Snack break!

Off to the fire station for a quick free throw contest!

Uncle Brian got 4-5 to win the adults competition.

Molly got 4-5 to win the kids comptition.

Then, it was to Lakeside Park for pickleball tourney time!

The teams were:

Kate + Brian

Jenny + Sarah

Mark+ Izzy

Molly + Grandpa Don

And by 4:00 p.m. the girls were ready to play on the playground!

Sister Cousins.