December 26

Drew was up bright and early this morning ready to go shopping.  We were at the mall ALL DAY!  And I do mean all day.  And guess how much money he has left over???  A big fat 0! Keith said he saw smoke coming out of his pocket it was burning a hole so bad!

December 25

Not the best Christmas morning picture but the only one I had of both of them (except for the one where Addi was scratching her butt). Merry Christmas!

December 24

I had the hardest time trying to choose a picture from our Kruse family get together at Jackie's.  It is always SO MUCH FUN!  But this picture won out.  This is my dad and brother after being "dressed up" as Santa.  We were divided into teams and had to dress them!  It was a hoot!

December 23

When Drew was younger, I had a very small (usually just neighbors) Christmas party for him.  I like to keep it to no more than 3-4 guests so I can do a lot of cute stuff and it won't cost me too much!  He finally outgrew his little parties so now it's Addi's turn.  We invited a few girls form our neighborhood.  they made crafts, had a small gift exchange, sang songs, ate some special treats and then watched a Christmas movie all in their jammies!

December 22

Hannh, Holley and Addi decorating a gingerbread house!  

December 21

Drew has been in the habit of just asking for money and gift cards for the last couple of years!  He loves to go shopping and but what he wants.  So instead of just putting the money in a card or his stocking, I try to come up with fun ways to give it to him.  Pinterest strikes again.....I found this idea there.  Each balloon (18 of them) holds a $5, $10 or $20.  Can't wait to see the look on his face when he opens this "gift"!!

December 20

Addi at her pre-k Christmas party!  It worked out perfectly because Keith was off of work and he got to come too.  She was so excited!