Countdown to Christmas!

This year, Christmas came quick! I felt like we had to squeeze a lot in in just a short period of time because Thanksgiving fell late this year. But, like always, it's all worth it!

First up, photos with the kids. I had to do this in secret because I was using these photos as part of a gift for Stephen -  a new mug and ornament! The boys did great and I got some keepers for sure.

I didn't get any photos of the white elephant Christmas party I had with my group of friends, but it was so great to get together with everyone and I look forward to it each year. It's one of those groups that you may not see often, but when you get together, it's like no time had been spent apart. It's was a great time.

Becky and Todd hosted our neighborhood Christmas party again this year and the theme? Minute to Win it + As seen on TV. Definitely a win.

We started off with a game Becky found that the adults likely wouldn't be AS interested in. So? We got the kids to do it. Shower cap + shaving cream + throwing of Cheetos. Yes.

The adults got into the rest of the games and showed off their random skills. The winner of the skill test? Beth. The object of the game - unroll an entire roll of crepe paper in under one minute. Todd was on the other side and literally as I cued up the camera, Beth was done. Insane!

One of the favorites. A banana tied to a string which you have to use to hit an orange across the room. SO funny to watch!

And the final game - shaking ping pong balls out of a kleenex box taped to your waist. I think this one speaks for itself. haha!

Such a fun time with everyone. From here - prep for Christmas in Dallas!