Christmas Tree

Finally tree weekend!!

 When things weren't progressing fast enough Kaia decided to BE the Christmas tree.

 We all helped hang the stockings and Kaia handed them out.  Left to right it is Daddy, Mommy, Kaia, and Theo.  I thought for sure she would want the Teddy one for herself. 

 The finished tree.  While Theo was napping we put up the ornaments and made a popcorn chain.  We didn't get too far but  it was so pretty that I couldn't help myself and finished it off in the evening.  The bottom row is disappearing quickly!!

And the highlight of the evening.  Finally we get to dig into the Christmas cookies!!  It took all of Theo's willpower to wait while I took the photo.

And here is the selection... 

THANKS MOM FOR ALL THE RECIPES!!

Homemade eggnog

Mint bars

Phefernussen

German checkerboards and swirls

Chocolate covered cherries

Mint candy canes

Kaia's cutouts

I am very proud and the rest of the family would say how happy they are... 

but their mouths are full.

On a sad note...

On Sunday Carl fell from our kids swing as he played with the kids.  His knee is swollen pretty badly and turning a nasty color of blue.  He is doing alright, probably not broken or anything too serious.  His spirits are high and he is already getting around the house a bit on crutches.  He will probably stay home tomorrow as well but try to get back to work on Wednesday.  We'll see how he feels.