Happy Hour

These two...having a super engaging conversation...over milkshakes...at Steak and Shake.

Make-up

At an after-Christmas sale, Camden found a deal on a make-up kit.  I was surprised when Kevin okayed the purchase.  It was a fairly big set that folded down into a nice cute heart.

I pulled her hair back and let her go to work.

The dining room did not provide enough light, so we headed to her bathroom to continue the process.

"I know EVERYTHING about make-up," she declared as she covered her checks in so much pink stuff.

The finishing touch was lipstick.

It was all I could do not to laugh.  She was so serious about it and so proud of the finished product.  WOW!

Classic 6 year old playing with make-up.  Still such a beauty!

Frozen Castle

While shopping, we started to buy a gingerbread house for our annual event.  But Camden spied a castle from the movie, Frozen.  Better yet, it was sugar cookie.  We paid the extra few bucks!

We started the process when we got home on Christmas Eve.  Thankfully Gramma Pat was there to assist.  We found out quickly that some dry time was required before assembly so it became a two-day process.  We got everything frosted that evening.

Late on Christmas morning, before Gramma left, we got the sprinkles and other decorations put on.

We then assembled the castle.  It actually was quite small and therefore easy to keep together.

Christmas Morn

Christmas morning started as normal...running through the house checking for signs that Santa had been there.  Once Austin and Papaw arrived, we had our big Christmas breakfast.  Camden was pushing everyone to hurry up so we could get to presents!

I love her expressions as she opens everything. 

Her "big" gift was a Zoomer Dino.  It is a really cool remote control item.  She also got a RC monster truck.  They drive the dog crazy!

Austin got an Xbox 360.  It was so ironic since we fought him for so many years about his games, but he needed something to fill his time while at school and we hoped this would keep his motivation up during the last months of the training.

Camden wanted to get her pets a present this year.  We got Tinker the biggest bone at Target. 

She has been obsessed with it since Christmas and has finished all but the outer ends.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve, per usual, was spent at GaGa's.  Eating good food and playing with cousins.

We were super glad to have Gramma Pat join us this year.  Then back to our house to get everything ready there...reindeer food set out - CHECK!

Cookies and milk for Santa - CHECK!

A few minutes of games (electronic of course) with Gramma before bed - CHECK!

Decorating the Tree

The tree was placed in the usual spot.  Because we have a puppy and because it was so close to Christmas, we decided to only put the lights, a few ornaments (because Camden insisted), and the star.

Even with this plan, Camden had to take a break to "write" in the frosty front window.

She stood on a chair and Dad held her shirt to help her balance as she put the star on top.

The lights and tree topper were new purchases after Christmas last year and we love them!

We really love this tree. It is so beautiful and will hopefully be in our yard for years to come.

Picking Our Tree

We went to our "usual" Christmas tree farm to get our tree this year. 

But instead of cutting our own, we decided to pick a living or balled tree so that we could plant it in our yard after Christmas.

We were choosing between a White Spruce and Norwegian Pine.

Kevin and I narrowed it down to a few options and let Camden decide.  She declared the little guy behind her the winner!

Then off to pay in the little Christmas shed and a final picture next to a cute tree near our truck.  We are all excited to get it home and decorate.  We got little beauty only 4 days before Christmas!