Christmas party 2017, part 1

Aunt Jeanne's annual Christmas party was this weekend, and all of the younger ones stopped for one minute to pose for a picture. 

After this, we tackled the Christmas tree. 

First snowfall

I keep telling Mom and Dad that it's going to snow on Christmas this year. Maybe after Saturday's snow, they'll believe me. 

First penance

First reconciliation was today -- I was a little worried about the sacrament, but it turned out to be pretty cool. Plus, it was good practice for first communion this spring!

Hanging out with Henry

Henry is only six months old, so Emma and I had to babysit him this week when his Mom had a concert this week. He and I had a lot of fun holding hands and playing with toys. Emma tried too, but every time Henry put his hand out, she gave him a high five. No worries, he still had a lot of fun. 

Emma counting to 100

.. the impatient person's way.

Trimming the tree

December means getting ready for Christmas, so Emma and I set up the whole house this weekend. Mom and Dad helped a little too, I guess.

Getting the tree up is important, but getting Aunt Olga's Christmas village up is even more important. The trick is to remember to leave room for all the different houses.

Emma did a great job leaving a path for the train to wind through the town too. She did keep trying to open the presents in the box cars. 

Not bad for an afternoon's work. I think Santa will be pleased. 

Leftover Halloween pranks

Why yes I brushed my teeth the same as always. Why do you ask, Mom?