While I have always enjoyed the Christmas holiday and even the occasional frosting of cookies, I don't believe I've ever experienced the fun and craziness that we just lived the last 4 weeks!
First, the city of Murfreesboro just put in an outdoor skating rink, so for the very first time, you both got to go ice skating. I'll admit, I hadn't put on ice skates in 10 years, so I was a little scared at first. We bought a PVC safety rail which you both took turns with, but I think you'll both agree you caught on quickly. Your rollerskating skills you've been mastering at Skate Center West really came in handy! After 30 minutes, you were both zipping around the rink with no rack, all the while Polar Express played on a giant outdoor screen. We capped off the night with ice cream and hot chocolate.
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| Ice Skating @ Fountains at the Gateway |
Next up: Breakfast with Santa at Muirwood. Daddy had to get you both up early on Saturday so we could run to Cracker Barrel to feed the neighborhood breakfast. I had no idea it was going to be 30 trays of hot food that barely fit in my jeep, but we squeezed it all in. Santa arrived at 8am, so you 2 got a lot of 1-on-1 time with him before the other neighbors showed up. I wonder if he knew if you were naughty or nice this year??
Next up: Gingerbread Houses. Now, I had never constructed a Gingerbread house, but Amanda and Dylan showed up to our place with 4 houses one night, so we were able to make an entire village. Each of us had our own approach and style, especially with the roofs. Afterwards, we had a vote to see whose house was best...there may have been bribery involved with the voting, though. Both of you showed a lot of patience while making your house, and Logan ate a half-pound of white frosting...We did all agree that Amanda's roof was the best :)
After that: Christmas Cookies! Amanda and Dylan AND the Dewig twins came over for this event, and our group cut out and frosted hundreds of cookies. You all even managed to get sprinkles all over the kitchen floor! Santas and candy canes and even a shark! We made so many cookies, we are able to give some to your teachers and your friends.
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| The Master Cookie Cutters & Frosters |
And here's the best part...we did ALL of this was BEFORE Christmas even got here! I feel grateful that you 2 are able to experience so much fun around the holidays with friends and family. I hope you pass that down to your families one day!
Love,
Daddy
December 24, 2017
