Omi and the kids baked cookies last week. There are a tradition in Mark’s family, so it’s fun to see the cookies year to year.
I think the fun of these simple cookies is in the process.
And as if this weren’t enough, the kids brought me cookies for my morning coffee!
(They have a notch that allows them to hook onto the mug.)
Fun!! Thanks Omi!
Late week I posted this pic on Instagram:
Today, we’re back in our Christmas dress, and doing ballet…
Oscar tried really hard last week, amidst many other distractions, and learned this song in time for Christmas.
He surprised his teacher by learning all the left hand notes.
We’re all very proud of him.
Hooray for Christmas music!
(His first lesson was April 20th)
A couple of random iPhone snaps to remember the awesomeness of the night.
Oh YOU KNOW there were some amazing Christmas cookies…
Awww. (Behind Chief you can see the photobooth backdrop)
Surprise Guest! UJ!
Whaaat!? Such a fun surprise!
And we got Aunt Pam on the phone, and it was some great Gott family love.
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We put the kids down in Kiera & Cole’s bed so we could stay longer…
Fun times. Happy Holidays, and the best year ever (twentynine!) and a new
apartment layout, and festive jammies, Cherry M&Ms?!, ancient rap reggae, best friends, family, and a new NLP website…
dare I say?
Epic
Not Like Mom Used To Make.
But, still super fun. Trader Joe’s Kits have the genius of architectural gravity on their side.
You can erect the walls, raise the roof, and put the candy on with no waiting.
Nanu, thank you so much for coming over and helping me uphold the tradition!
And for bringing candy too – We just made it!
The “giant” amount of icing I made? Was just enough. (#Itoldyouso)
The kids want to eat these SO BAD.
I told them they need to wait until the evening of the 24th.
Poll: Shall I keep my word, or shall I cave early?
We hope it’s your best birthday ever!
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Love you!!