Christmas in Texas is very unlike my childhood holidays. I looked all over for a "back in the day" photo to post, but I think I'd have to dig through the archives at my mother's house to find one of little me all snowsuited up building igloos or gigantic sledding hills. While there's no snow, there is plenty to do on a 70 degree "winter" day with my darling girls!
On Monday we loaded up and spent the day at Going Bonkers and then enjoyed lunch with our cousins! We spent the terribly warm afternoon in the backyard playing soccer (go figure) and then had a fried chicken family picnic on the living room floor while we watched the Disney documentary "Oceans".
On Tuesday we spent the day playing around the house, reading Christmas books, listening to Christmas music, playing soccer outside (again), and going grocery shopping. When Daddy got off work, we grabbed a bite to eat and then I got to enjoy Tangled the movie with my big girls while Daddy and Eva hung out at Barnes and Noble. We took the long way home, enjoying the Christmas lights through the neighborhoods.
Today we left little Eva with Grandma and volunteered with Natalie's soccer team at Grace food pantry. I was so impressed with these caring, hard-working,mature little ladies! They sorted through tons of donated items and then put together hundreds of food parcels for needy families. It is such a blessing to be able to come together and give back to the community, especially during Christmas! We spent the afternoon wrapping gifts, baking, and (you guessed it) playing soccer in the backyard.
Natalie sorting canned food with her soccer team.
Amelia constructing a nativity scene.
While wearing a bathing suit. In December. With cheetah ears.
And a mysterious bruise in the middle of her forehead for which she can offer no explanation.
Cause that's just how she rolls.
I love that Baby Jesus is nestled in a shoe. Definate improvement over a manger.
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