Christmas Eve

 There was a lot of sickness in our house over Christmas break.  Strep and stomach bug.   But aside from the joy of sickness spreading slowly and surely through all 6 family members twice, we had a good two weeks off from school : )

One day, when I was in bed, feeling sorry for myself ... Colin made everyone special Christmas shaped sandwiches.  Served on super cute Christmas plates thanks to the Louis'. 

 

 He chose an angel for Maggie, 

because she really is one.

 

Shaggy Cooper

Jackson evidently requested no shape.   

Colin figured out that he was just concerned about not getting the whole sandwich : )

So, when he learned he could have the scraps, he was in.

And Charlie pouted.

No clue why.

 

Mass that afternoon at St. Gabriel's.  

Colin dropped us off and drove a few miles (ha) to park.

Meanwhile I tried to get some shots of all of them.

Hey kids, stand against that stone wall, and stare in to the bright, setting sun.

I spent a small fortune on Maggie's dress, and regretted it the second I brought it home.

I do love it, and she looked beautiful.   But would have been just as beautiful in a carters dress for a quarter of the price.

The good news is that I spent 0 dollars on the boys.  In fact, these may be their exact outfits from last year ... or the year before.... can't remember. But I found various pieces that fit about 10 minutes before we left for church.

  Cooper was feeling left out, so he switched places with Charlie.

They genuinely adore her.  

And I adore all four of them.

After mass, we went to my mom's house for dinner.   What a treat!

Charlie was pouting. 

Can't remember why.

Because he is three???

Super excited about Christmas.

Love the anticipation.

Ate a wonderful dinner, and headed home to quickly make some cookies for Santa.

He must have been having an off day ?!

Love this tradition.

Daniel and the boys watched some Christmas show ... can't remember.

All ready for Santa