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We've had a fun-filled week, packed with new (to us) holiday events. Last Saturday, after decorating cookies with Ava and Aaron, G and I went out for dinner and then to the GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field (where the Saints play) with our cousins (Melissa, Easton, and Oliver.) The weather was perfect, and it was so pretty, with all of the glowing lights, and fun activities for the kids. There were even s'mores to make!


G looks crazed in this one...



















Then, on Tuesday night, we drove to Hastings after dinner, and met up with a crowd of people welcoming the CPKC Holiday Train into town. I was a little nervous, not knowing where to park, or what to expect, but it was so easy to get there, and we only needed to park a few blocks away. We snagged a spot at the fence rail, and got lost in the experience as the train rolled into the station. There were live performances, but it was getting chilly so we left during the first one. For us, the big event was seeing the train. It was really neat, and I'm glad we made the effort to do something different this year.




The rest of the nights this week, we stayed in, warm and snuggly by the fire. While Ava was at her first-ever work Christmas party on Friday night (she had a blast), we watched a new Christmas movie on Netflix. It was the perfect way to wrap up a long week of work (and fun!)


On Saturday of this week, while G was at Great Wolf Lodge for a birthday party, Ava and I went to my parents house and we helped my mom make butterballs. YUM! I am so excited to have these for dinner on Christmas Eve. I'm also very grateful that my mom is still able and willing to make these, although, having more people help certainly makes it go more quickly!



This little girl had her annual check up, and she's doing very well for being 8-ish years old. Her front teeth look great (the remaining two in the back aren't perfect, but at least we're trying when we brush them.) Her ears are nice and clean, and her skin looks good. I'd say she's a pretty happy dog...I can't believe she's been with us for almost 3 years!


Looking forward to welcoming this week on Monday, and then saying hello to an extended time off for the holidays starting on Friday night! Woohoo!

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