The Gustafsons: December 2011

I don't know about you, but my family is pretty excited for Christmas. It began a few weeks ago we got out our Christmas decorations. Mommy had some great helpers to decorate the tree this year! Then began the shopping....Hayden had some mixed emotions buying some exciting presents for his cousins and not himself. But don't worry, he quickly came around and is eager to give them. And for his cousins out there reading this, he is expecting you to share. ;)

We have also prepared for this holiday season by making an assortment of Christmas cookies. Hayden thoroughly enjoyed making them with mommy and giving them to his teachers saying, "Merry Christmas and Thank you!" He is as equally excited to share them with family when we get together soon.

This past weekend we made sugar cookies for our 2nd Annual Schlaak/Gustafson Sugar Cookie Bake, complete with frosting decor. I am thankful for my sister willing to host such an event as her kitchen AND dining room were covered with frosting and sprinkles galore! Thanks Lisa! We were also able to enjoy a Christmas program that the Schlaak children participated in. It was a wonderful program and everyone did a great job!

And no Christmas season would be complete without the nativity story. The boys read about this regularly and Hayden is able to recite some of the story now. Hayden will tell you the reason for the season is because it is Jesus' birthday. And as for Eli is very interested in our Christmas tree and the lights but has learned to appreciate them from afar. We look forward to celebrating Christ's birth this weekend with our family left here on earth. I can only imagine the celebration Kevin is experiencing in Heaven with Jesus himself! Someday we will all know. Merry Christmas!