Hooray Christmas is on the Way!

Well, it's the last Saturday before Christmas. We spent the day at my parents, having a relaxing time. Kids love it there. We got home for supper and after supper, Dave played with the kids while I baked a couple of cookies. My shortbread ones were a flop, probably because I used margarine instead of butter, I should have known better but oh well. They are still edible. I also made my hubby's favourite, chocolate peanut butter mounds. So all I have left to make for Christmas is my white chocolate candy mix, and chocolate/pretzels snacks. I'm sure there is a few other things I'll have to whip up but I can handle it.

Dave and I have 2 days left of work. We both took the Wednesday off. The kids will still go to Christa's and leave us the day to prepare (me) and to do things you can't normally do anymore (Dave!)

Caleb's birthday party was last Sunday. It was ALOT of work, but lots of fun. Although I get my nerves in a knot and feel sick to my stomach most of the time while hosting big crowds, Caleb loved it and everyone said they had a great time. Half the people went to the Elmira Sugar Kings hockey game, including the birthday boy. Then everyone was back for a pizza dinner and cake. Caleb was totally spoiled with presents. Most revolving his new found love of Thomas the Tank Engine and Cars. It's hard to believe he's 3. He's growing up so fast!

Work has been going well. Our company spoiled us in their usual manner without removing events due to the economy (as so many companies have done). First of all, our department went to Ennio's for lunch which the company paid for. Then they threw their "Kids Christmas" party where I got to chose 2 $25 presents from the HH catalogue for them. There was a bouncey castle, a balloon man, face painting and Santa. And then this past Thursday we worked 1/2 a day (paid for a full day) and went bowling and then to the company banquet where we had an appetizer style meal, along with a Christmas bonus. It was great!

Now I hear Dave trying to get Caleb to bed. While Amberly keeps asking for me, so I better go. But in other big news, Amberly has peed and pooped on the potty! I'm feeling lazy when it comes to going down the potty training route, but also amazed at my little girl, so talented in so many ways!

Better run!