Polish Christmas ...

We have returned from our quick trip to So Cal.

On Saturday, Dec 19th we had Polish Christmas with the Cernansky Family.

(even though they aren't Polish!!!)

Aunt Karen was a wonderful hostess.

The food was amazing and fun was had by all.

Thank you Karen and Howard for opening your home to our crazy family.

Our journey continued on to Grandma and Grandpa Cernansky's.

We celebrated Christmas with them Sunday morning.

Thank you for the wonderful gifts.

Journey on to Grams and Gramps.

We headed to Gramps work in Warner Springs for a surprise

horse back riding lesson for Hannah (Jeremy didn't go for it).

(watch for riding lesson post)

Then back to Grams and Gramps.

Christmas dinner Sunday night, joined by the O'Brien Family.

Thank you all ... we truly enjoyed our time together and the wonderful gifts.

Monday, the kids and I spent the day shopping with my dad.

It has been years since that has happened!

I really enjoyed the day.

Tuesday was a rise and shine for a very loooonnnnggg car ride home!!!

Thank you everyone for the wonderful hospitality and love.

Festivus with the Rest of Us ...

Well ... we are in full Christmas swing.

I am stressing trying to get everything done and Rich is keeping his cool.

I just hope we can work together without me freaking out and get everything done!!!

1st Annual Polar Express Party ...

Last night we had our 1st Annual Polar Express PJ Party.

It was so great.

Everyone arrived in their best pajamas.

Awaiting their arrival was a hot chocolate bar, equipped with ... hot cocoa, whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, holiday sprinkles and candy canes.

For the age appropriate ... coffee with ... Bailey's, Kahlua or Peppermint Mocha creamer.

Everyone brought cookies to share.

We all snuggled around and watched the greatest holiday movie ever.

This is definatly a new tradition for us.

A Night on the Boardwalk ...

The pictures from the Mother/Son Dance finally have arrived!!!

What a cute couple we make!!!

I still am not sure as to when Jeremy grew up ... in my eyes he will forever be my little baby.

(Please excuse the fact that I look like I have had my hand in the cookie jar way too many times)

Here Comes Santa Claus ...

Our visit with Santa!!!