A December to Remember

 

December is a busy month with birthdays, Christmas, and New Year's Eve

We enjoyed every moment of our action-packed month, with the exception of Alexander being sick for the entire week of his TENTH birthday

Daniel's work party was a fun excuse to get dressed up and have a night out

Love my boo!

Daniel was volun-told to participate in the Ping Pong Bounce Out challenge

There's no surprise to anyone that has seen him on a dance floor that his twerking skills took the trophy!

We started Alexander's birthday celebrations with a sleepover and cake making with their best bud, Andy

Creeper Cake!

 We continued the celebration with a gift of Brazilian Steakhouse from Uncle Ryan and Aunt Mary

 

It was a double birthday celebration, as the gift was for my birthday, but we went on Alexander's birthday

The big 1-0! Double digits!

He was a bit tired at dinner, but kept his reputation alive by eating his weight of fancy meats and salad fixings

The next day, he woke up sick and missed almost the entire week of school before Christmas vacation

He was so sick, he didn't even open presents until two days after his birthday. Poor kid!

From birthdays, to Christmas

The tradition continues

Chocolate chip cookie baking for Santa while watching Jingle All the Way

Our yard may be small, but our decorations are large!

Our Zoey was less impressed with the added obstacles in 'her' living room

This is probably the most beautiful real tree I have ever seen

She wasn't as disappointed by the presents under the giant tree

We have raised boys in gratitude, and that makes my heart happy

 

A delayed birthday ski trip for Alexander and Daniel

The Bumble at the hockey rink

A standout memory for Christmas 2026 is Niko's performance of 

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas at school. This kid is a star!

We ended the year with a Parkies NYE party at Aly's

With all the food, laughter, and games, I failed to get many pictures, but we are 

so glad to be here for 2026!