December 2011

I have not done a good job in blogging this month. After Brian's birthday, we celebrated our anniversary. Since we had already celebrated in style last month, we just went out to dinner and a movie. We saw Sherlock Holmes and it was just as fantastic as the first one.

The weekend before Christmas we took Maddie to go see Santa. In the years past, we took Maddie to Fairview to see him. We love that Santa, and there was absolutely no wait, so we thought we would go there again this year. Well, first, he wasn't in the same spot he was in the past years and second, we got there and the wait was 2.5hrs long! We later found out we could have signed up on-line and waited at home. Note to self for next year. Maddie was so excited to see him that we didn't want to leave and come back another day. Luckily for us, we haven't had lunch yet, so we got lunch and walked around the mall until it was our turn. When it got closer to our turn, we waited in line for a little bit, and I thought she would get real shy and not want to go up to him by herself. But boy, was I wrong. When it was her turn, she all but sprinted to him and jumped up on his lap. The whole thing was so cute! She kept looking up at him like he was a dream. She was so mesmerized by him! It was precious!

A few days after that, cookies were made, Fondue was eaten, presents were opened and good times have been had by all.

It is hard to annoy a 3-year-old, but my dad has mastered the skill.

This year we drove to Arlington on Friday to exchange presents with my extended family.


On Christmas eve we (I) made Fondue. We did a cheese, a meet in Coq-Ou-Vin sauce and a chocolate. It was SO good! My mom made a chocolate Rum cake for my grandpa's birthday, then we opened presents. Christmas morning, Maddie saw what Santa left for her, then in the afternoon we exchanged presents with Brian's family and we went to Ruth's Chris for diner. I have never been out to eat on Christmas Day, but it was fun and delicious!

Maddie did not partake in the Fondue. She had a respectable ham&cheese sandwich. On wheat.

Corey and Ashlee fought for the same piece of meat.

My Grandpa's birthday is Christmas Day, but we celebrated the night before because not everyone would be around Christmas Day.

We had a lot of fun this holiday! We wish for a healthy and prosperous New Year to everyone!