Christmas Pics 2008

Christmas Cookies & Santa

Grace decorated Christmas cookies this week with her friend Taylor. It was so messy! They ate more than they decorated, which we knew would happen. They got so hyped up at one point on their sugar-high that they both started shouting "boooooo!" in unison at the top of their lungs and then falling about laughing. It was a fun time. Tip: use a paper table cloth and just fold it up with all the mess still inside for easy clean up!

She also went to the mall to visit Santa this week. And she was even brave enough to sit on his lap. When Santa asked her what she wanted for Christmas, she said: "lipstick." Hmmmm...maybe she'll get her wish this year (the clear, non-staining variety!).

Tagged

So I got “tagged” by Stacy a little while ago, and now it's my turn to share six facts about myself. It was surprisingly difficult trying to think of six things to share!

1. I love to eat. I have many favorite foods, but one of the top on my list is Indian, and I CANNOT--after much effort--find a good Indian restaurant this side of the Atlantic. Recommendations are appreciated!


2. I met my husband in a bar while on a girls' night out (Gordon Biersch in downtown DC to be specific)—how cliché can you get?! AND, we’re still together! ;-)


3. I might as well stop hiding the embarrassing truth: I’m one of those few hangers on that still loves reality television; American Idol, The Bachelor, Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, How Clean is Your House, What Not to Wear...you name it!


4. I flew to America on a one-way ticket when I was 22 carrying a suitcase and $100 cash, thinking I wouldn't stay…over a decade later, I’m still here! I guess my husband would like me to stick around a little longer at this point.


5. I love blogging and reading my friends’ blogs…it’s one of my favorite pass-times. I think of my blog like an online scrapbook of memories, which I hope to show to Grace & Lilia when they are older. It’s a great way to record your experiences and update loved ones on your news!


6. My two favorite places in the world are New York City and the beach. I hope to retire close to either one of these places with the love-of-my-life some day...
   

Now, I get to tag six friends…

Stacey, who moved to CA over the summer with her newborn and 2-year-old and I miss her!

Katrina, because she never updates her blog. :)

Michelle, " " :)

Laura, my old Philly friend.

Sharon, who is expecting #4!

Girlyn, who needs to keep up with her blog again now that baby Karis is here.

Christmas Festivities

We have spent some nice evenings by the fire and Christmas tree this year. Here's a pic of Grace and Lilia in the sitting room, listening to Christmas carols. Grace knows that the stocking hanging from the fireplace will have presents in it soon!

Grace was in her first ever performance this week! She sang "Away in a Manger" with her friends from our Tuesday bible study (CBS).

Check her out in this video (she's near the front).

Big Sister

This week, Grace's friend Aliyah came over and gave her a new book titled, I'm a Big Sister. It's quickly become her new favorite. Katrina read the story to Aliyah and Grace. After the story, Grace immediately said, "Read it again!"

Here's a video of Grace and Aliyah "spinning around." They had a good time burning off energy as only two-year-olds can!