The Days Before Christmas

We are so lucky to have so many friends and family in Houston and spent the days leading up to Christmas surrounded by loved ones. Here's a peek into some of what we did:  

We made it to Zoo Lights before Christmas this year. Despite the crowds and warm weather, the lights were beautiful and it's a lovely family tradition.  

Sea turtle for Henry

Texas sign for my fourth grader

We love Zoo Lights!

Gene made sugar cookies, I frosted them, and the boys decorated them with as many sprinkles as possible.

We also got together to celebrate the December birthdays at Nana and Pop's house. The cousins were engrossed in Prep and Landing while the adults put the finishing touches on dinner (spaghetti a la carbonara). 

Happy birthday, Uncle Mike!

David loves birthdays and singing "Happy Birthday."

Happy 7th birthday to Mary! 

 

And here's one last picture of my two big boys in their new aprons that my sister sewed.

They are awesome and my kitchen helpers will get lots of use out of them!