The Entire Month of December

Well as many of you know, I recently got a new camera. I just finally figured out how to get my pictures on the computer, granted they are not saving in the right spot, but that is another issue. Anyway, I am very behind in my updating because of this so I decided to do one all encompassing post for the entire month of December.

We started out the month by making graham cracker gingerbread houses at our friends house. We are lucky to have such nice and creative friends.


Amelia and Alessandra


"I am not eating the frosting, now quit looking at me!"


Pure joy

Let the sugar rush begin

A fast getaway fueled by sugar

That weekend, Philip and I were going to my holiday party. After the cookie exchange at Hilary's, Amelia got to go to Cripple Creek and have a sleepover with Grandma Kitty all by herself. She was very proud and excited that she was big enought to go alone. I know she had a great time because when I showed up she started crying that she didn't want to leave. We hung out for a bit and even got to go for a walk in the snow with Rammy. I don't know who likes the snow more, Amelia or Rammy but they had fun playing in it together.

On the path with Grandma

Amelia and Rammy

The perfect snow angel

That week was Amelia's Christmas program at school. They sang 3 songs and even made a present and card for all the parents. Amelia was so cute. I do have video of it with my new video camera (that will be the piece of technology I tackle next). I will put the video up on Youtube once I learn how and post the link. But here are the pictures to at least give you an idea.

Amelia and Kendall lining up

The whole class

Praying

At Jesus's birthday party

That weekend I took Amelia and Kayla on the Santa Train. We learned about it from a friend at work, and I think it is going to be an annual tradition. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway does a Santa Train that took us halfway up and we got to get out and have hot chocolate and cookies and the kids for Christmas tattoos. They got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and all the elves, even the King and Queen Elf were there. I really loved Santa because he told the girls that the secret to getting all you wanted from your list on Christmas and throughout the year was to do you chores without being asked. Which Amelia is still doing, and I love it. I could just kiss Santa for that bit of advice. It was a really great time.

Amelia and the King Elf

Amelia and Kayla with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Amelia in the woods

"It's snowing!"

This is on the ride back down the mountain, too much activity I guess.

The next day we had tea at Miramont Castle. We had a fun time visiting with all the Mills ladies, even if the service was terrible. Next year I think we will just go to Culver's and then for cocktails. I think cocktails but be more the Mills speed anyway.

Grandma and her 3 little girls

I just love this picture

Napkin ring binoculars

Tongs instead of a fork, it works

On Christmas Eve, we invited our friends over to decorate Christmas cookies. The girls had fun, especially with the sprinkles. Santa really enjoyed our cookies, I know.

Amelia and Alessandra

The finished product

Finally after all that activity (I don't think we had a single day to just sit and do nothing), Christmas had arrived. Amelia slept until 9:15. I even gave brief thought to waking her up, but then decided against it and went back to sleep. She was so excited when she woke up. She was most excited to see that Santa drank the milk and ate all his cookies and the reindeer ate their carrots. After a nice morning we got to go to Woodland Park for a nice dinner. Amelia got some very nice presents there too and we have been putting them all to good use.

The Santa Loot

Princess Barbies, one of Amelia's favorite presents

The the middle of the present madness

Even Cinderella loves a purple big girl bike

That wraps up our December. I promise to do better on my blog in the coming months.