Last weekend we went up to Auntie Tammy's to decorate the Christmas tree and do some serious Christmas baking. I haven't baked Christmas cookies in probably over 15 years. We baked some of my mom's favorites from back in the day: Almond Candy Cane cookies, Peanut butter cups, Christmas cut-outs (yes, there were a few R-rated Santas and elves!). I also tried out a recipe from our friend Sharon for Pumpkin Crunch Bars. I have slowly recovered this week from the vast quantities of refined sugar, butter, and red and green food coloring consumed over the weekend. Of course, Michelle got off her routine and bedtime was not easy for the first couple of nights back. But last night. LAST NIGHT....Michelle slept about 9 hours straight! She didn't even cry when she woke up this morning. I just heard her moving around, sucking her hands and was greeted by smiles when I went to Check on her at 5:30. We haven't had a night that good in 2 months!
Io is very proud of his Christmas tree.
Michelle would rather eat the ornaments. Mmmm teething mmmmm.
COOOOKIES! This is less than half of the iced cut-outs we did!
We topped off the weekend with a trip to Point Defiance zoo to see the "Zoo Lights" display. It was a wonderfully festive weekend. Now we get ready to head to Salt Lake on Saturday. I am pumping a reserve milk supply so I can hopefully take advantage of some Utah powder while willing Grandparents watch the baby!
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